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BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is seeking to appoint a Head Groundskeeper and Site Manager. The role of the head groundskeeper and site manager of Farnham Park involves overseeing the maintenance and management of the facility.

About The Role

The role of a head groundskeeper and site manager of a sporting field involves overseeing the maintenance and management of the facility. This includes ensuring that the field is in optimal condition for sporting events, coordinating maintenance schedules, managing a team of groundskeepers (volunteers and paid), and ensuring the safety and functionality of the entire site. 

This role is crucial in providing a safe and well maintained environment for sporting activities at the national Baseball and Softball Complex at Farnham Park. Our 5 – field flagship site is where we host play from grassroots to elite and the facility needs to adapt to the needs.

The head groundskeeper, site manager is responsible for tasks such as mowing, fertilising, aerating, and watering the field, as well as repairing any damages. They also collaborate with all customers, event organisers, coaches, and players to address specific field requirements and make necessary adjustments. Overall, what they deliver is testament to our brand.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Great holiday and flexi days allowance
• Strong Flexible Working Policy (helping to balance some out-of-hours working)
• Resilience-focused culture, placing your personal wellbeing first
• Pension plan
• Home working financial allowances.
• Regular staff training and CPD opportunities.
• and much more of the sorts of things you’d expect from working in a sports organisation Head Groundskeeper and Site Manager

Responsibilities

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Field Maintenance • Ensuring the field is properly maintained by performing activities such as mowing, fertilising, aerating, and watering. • Understanding turfgrass species, soil composition and pest control. • Monitoring the condition of the turf, addressing any issues or damages. • Implementing a maintenance schedule. • Implementing a ‘playing season’ field preparation plan for approval.

2. Equipment Management • Managing and maintaining the necessary equipment and machinery required for field maintenance, such as mowers, irrigation systems, and fertilising equipment. • Ensuring equipment is in good working condition, scheduling maintenance and repairs, and keeping an inventory of necessary supplies. • All volunteers / groundskeepers are trained on the usage of all equipment and a register of training is kept.

3. Team Management • Recruit a volunteer base of groundskeepers and assigning tasks to ensure the effective and efficient management of the facility. • Provide guidance, training, and supervision to staff members, as well as coordinating work schedules and evaluating performance. • Plan and budget for additional casual staff as needed. • Look for other alternatives to increase ground crew e.g. interns, apprentices etc.

4. Safety and Compliance • Ensuring the safety of the facility and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. • Monitoring and addressing potential hazards, alerting management and agreeing a solution. • Implementing safety protocols, and ensuring proper signage and markings are in place. • Security protocols are in place for the site, agreed and implemented in accordance with insurers.

5. Event preparation • Collaborating with customers (event organisers, coaches, player, tournament control etc.) to prepare the field for sporting events. • Adjusting field conditions, marking boundaries and lines, setting up equipment as per the customer’s needs. • Coordinating with other staff members to ensure all requirements are met. • Schedule of staff on site and the event ‘how it will be delivered’ needs to be communicated to line manager and concessionaires weekly.

6. Budgeting and Planning • Developing and managing budgets for field maintenance and related expenses. • Forecasting costs, tracking expenditures. • Presenting strategic decisions to optimise resources and achieve desired outcomes.

7. Communication and Collaboration • Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders such as facility management, coaches, players, partners, concessionaires and other relevant parties. • This includes raising and addressing concerns, coordinating schedules, and providing updates on field conditions and maintenance activities.

8. Continuous Improvement • Staying updated on the latest industry trends, techniques, and technologies related to field maintenance and management. • Exploring innovative approaches to enhance field conditions, maximize efficiency, and improve overall facility operations.

9. Post-Event Evaluation • Conducting post-event evaluations to assess the success of the event. • Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders (working with other members of the team to gather this information) • Identify areas for improvement for future events.

Further Information

Applications should be made online by clicking here. You will be asked to provide information about your background and education as well as providing us with a personal statement that reflects the job description and person specification. For more information, please contact info@bsuk.com 

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Closing date: 29th November 2024