At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair playing surfaces while working with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Swansea City AFC, a club committed to excellence and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Full-time role with flexible hours and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in sports turf management and contribute to exciting events.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence required; previous pitch management experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Department: Grounds
Responsible to: Head Grounds Person
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours a week
Work Flexibility: The position will involve working irregular hours; evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Role Responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain, and repair all playing surfaces; natural and synthetic.
- Help plan, implement, and monitor weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance programmes including completion of renovations.
- Carry out daily pitch maintenance duties including mowing, aerating, line marking, divoting, spraying and fertilising.
- Ensure the standard of surface and all working areas are presented to the highest level.
- Contribute to the estimated progress for the sources required for work projects.
- Maintain machinery and equipment ensuring it is cleaned to the highest standard and kept in good condition.
- Carry out irrigation maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Support the efficient use of resources.
- Work with and support all members of the team to enable an effective and efficient service.
- Promote and exemplify safe working practices.
- Liaise with coaching and management staff daily, pre and during training sessions including applying irrigation.
- Communicate with coaches pre-set up of all fixtures and follow site pitch protection and EFL pitch protection policies in place.
- Complete all paperwork daily.
- Provide winter protection as needed including gritting and frost sheets.
About The Candidate:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Essential: Full driving license
- Desirable: Previous experience in sportsturf/pitch management
Safeguarding & Welfare: The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and events at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process, any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children). The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role. We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
Grounds Assistant in Swansea employer: EFL
Swansea City AFC is an exceptional employer that values teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in maintaining our playing surfaces. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities for training and advancement within a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and inclusivity. Located in the vibrant city of Swansea, our club provides a unique environment where you can contribute to the success of our team while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic sports setting.
