Elite Stadium Grounds Apprentice — Sports Turf (2-Year)

FA Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The Football Association is seeking a Grounds Apprentice to join the Wembley Stadium Grounds Team. You will work on elite playing surfaces for all events and undertake Turf Farm duties as part of a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship while studying toward a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, with tutors visiting Wembley.

The role is based at Wembley, full-time, on site, with no hybrid working and a focus on health and safety and equipment maintenance as part of a

Qualifications

• Two-year fixed-term apprenticeship.
• Studying towards Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, tutors visit Wembley.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily pitch maintenance programme with the Grounds Team to FA/UEFA/FIFA/NFL/RFU/RFL standards.
• Support the playing surface schedule for Wembley’s multi-use events.
• Maintain pitch equipment in line with safety standards.
• Assist pitch contractors with renovation and maintenance works.
• Help maintain a safe working environment, including health and safety programmes.

Education

Level 2 Sports Turf Operative

Job description

The Football Association is seeking a Grounds Apprentice to join the Wembley Stadium Grounds Team. You will work on elite playing surfaces for all events and undertake Turf Farm duties as part of a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship while studying toward a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification with Myerscough College, with tutors visiting Wembley.

The role is based at Wembley, full-time, on site, with no hybrid working and a focus on health and safety and equipment maintenance as part of a