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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: WARINGSTOWN CRICKET CLUB Location: Waringstown (working on the club ground and associated playing facilities) To prepare, maintain and present the playing surfaces (square, wickets, outfield), surrounding ground and facility infrastructure to a high standard so that all matches, training sessions and club events can be delivered safely and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the cricket square, wickets and outfield for all club matches (senior, junior, women/girls) and training sessions.
• Roll, mow, mark, water, fertilise and manage wickets and outfield.
• Repair and renovate the square or wicket surfaces post-season and during the season as required (e.g., repair foot holes, re-seed worn areas, aerate).
• Maintain the general ground environs: pavilion surrounds, score box area, access paths, drainage, turf edges, and other external areas to ensure a tidy, safe and welcoming facility.
• Operate, maintain and service ground machinery (mowers, rollers, spikers, irrigation systems) including making sure equipment is cleaned, stored appropriately and in safe working order.
• Monitor and maintain turf health: weed and pest control, fertilising, soil care, irrigation and drainage management in line with best practice.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the club to support the development and maintenance of the ground and facilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience (paid or voluntary) in groundskeeping, turf maintenance, or in a related outdoor/groundscape role.
• Ability to operate turf-care machinery safely and maintain equipment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills (able to plan ahead, work to deadlines, respond to weather/pitch demands).
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather, and to work early/odd hours (weekends/mornings) as required.
• Basic computer skills (for record-keeping, scheduling, equipment logs).
• A commitment to health & safety and safe working practices, including use of machinery and chemical treatments (if applicable).

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a club/cricket ground environment (or other sporting turf) including pitch preparation in a cricket context.
• Understanding of cricket playing-surface fundamentals (square preparation, wicket repair, drainage, irrigation) and of the use of specialist cricket pitch machinery.
• Full UK driving licence (useful for procurement of materials, fuel, travel to suppliers etc).
• Ability to liaise with volunteers/club members and to mentor/guide any seasonal assistants or volunteer helpers.
• Passion for sport and specifically cricket, and an appreciation for the importance of high quality playing surfaces.

Further Information

The Employer is: WARINGSTOWN CRICKET CLUB JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.