Sports Turf Apprentice

Level: 2


Employer: NORTHERN LAWN TENNIS CLUB


Location: PALATINE RD

As a Sports Turf Apprentice, you'll learn to prepare and maintain high-quality tennis courts and club grounds. Working with experienced staff, you'll gain practical skills, industry knowledge and recognised qualifications while supporting the day-to-day operation of a leading tennis venue. Ideal to build a career in sports turf.

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Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 02/11/2026

Hours per week: 40 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of grass, clay, and artificial tennis courts
  • Learn and carry out tasks such as mowing, line marking, brushing, irrigation, aeration, scarification, and topdressing
  • Support seasonal renovation programmes across all playing surfaces
  • Help monitor turf health, soil conditions, and court performance
  • Operate grounds machinery and equipment safely under supervision
  • Maintain surrounding landscaped areas, pathways, and spectator zones
  • Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised
  • Attend all required training and complete coursework towards your turf qualification
  • Work collaboratively with the Grounds Team and contribute positively to club operations

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The Northern Lawn Tennis Club is one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic racquets clubs, known for its exceptional grass courts, artificial clay courts, covered padel courts and landscaped grounds. We pride ourselves on maintaining world‑class playing surfaces and providing members with an outstanding environment for tennis, squash, fitness, and social activity.

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Training for the Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship will be provided by Train Together Ltd and take place directly in the workplace, allowing the apprentice to learn hands‑on alongside the grounds team.

In addition, day‑to‑day practical learning, the apprentice will receive monthly training sessions with a dedicated Trainer Coach, who will visit the site to deliver structured off‑the‑job training, review progress, and support their development throughout the programme.

    Potential for progression within the club upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.
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  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills