Assistant Groundsman

Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis and Croquet Club is an iconic amateur sports club based in East Devon, providing first-class
playing surfaces and facilities to the local community. With our stunning coastal setting and reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on maintaining some of the best amateur sports grounds in the country.

We are currently looking to employ an Assistant Groundsman that would work with a full-time Head Groundsman.

Role & Duties

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include (although this list is not exhaustive):

• To prepare and maintain cricket, tennis and croquet facilities year round
• To assist with the maintenance and preparation of the club playing surfaces, grounds, pitches and equipment
• To assist with the maintenance of artificial surfaces (cricket nets and tennis courts)
• To drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations
• To ensure vehicles and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained in accordance with operating requirements
• To ensure that all equipment and materials are stored safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations
• To undertake any other delegated tasks as reasonably requested by the Head Groundsman/grounds Chairman

The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will have a keen interest in sports facilities and will be able to take instruction from our head
groundsman and ground chairman. A keen eye for detail and a pride in their work are also very important traits, particularly for the
grounds element of the position. The person needs to be a good communicator, with one of the key parts of the role being able to work with volunteers of the club. The person must be well organised and have the ability to work on their own.

The Package

• 6 month engagement – 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026
• Part-time Contract | 20 hrs per week
• Remuneration – £12.71 per hour
• 5 days holiday entitlement
• Pension
• All payments will be made through the club payroll with PAYE and NI being deducted at source

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you must comply with the following criteria:

• Be eligible to work in the UK and have any necessary work permit or visa in place
• Full clean UK Driving Licence