Location - Eastbourne Downs Golf Club
DescriptionEastbourne Downs Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team. Eastbourne are part of Get Golfing CIO who owns and operates a network of golf courses across the country, providing golf enthusiasts with exceptional golfing experiences.
As an Assistant Greenkeeper you will support the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of high-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds. The role involves day-to-day turf care, use of specialist machinery, and helping ensure the course/facility is safe, attractive, and playable to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs
- Carry out mowing, raking, edging, divoting, and general turf care tasks
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely
- Assist with irrigation, drainage, and turf renovation works (aeration, seeding, topdressing)
- Help prepare the course/grounds for competitions and events
- Monitor turf health and report any issues such as disease, pests, or damage
- Follow health & safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
- Support environmental and sustainability initiatives on site
- Undertake general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory
- Interest in turf management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and occasional overtime
- Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture
- Experience operating mowing and turf machinery
Hourly Rate -£12.71
Requirements
- Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
- Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
- Weekend and Bank Holiday availability
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Training & Development
- Free Golf
- 50% discount on food
- Staff referral programme
- Flexible working hours
Skills Required
- Interest in turf management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and occasional overtime
- Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for golf and commitment to delivering high standards
- Weekend and Bank Holiday availability
- Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture
- Experience operating mowing and turf machinery
- Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices
What We Do
Get Golfing CIO is a charity founded in 2018 that operates a network of golf and hospitality venues. Its mission is to revolutionize the golfing experience by promoting inclusion, accessibility, and participation. The organization aims to prevent course closures, support local communities and charities, and provide premium golf experiences at exceptional value, challenging traditional norms to make golf a sport for everyone.
