Key deliverables:
Grounds Management
• Manage all sporting facilities to deliver first class surfaces as required. • Produce an annual Department Plan setting out tasks for improving the sporting facilities. • Work closely with the Directors of Sports to monitor and advise on the sporting programme of activities and their use of school facilities throughout the school year. • Make ‘play and no play’ decisions in conjunction with Directors of Sports, relevant members of the Sports Department and/or Teachers in Charge of sports. • Monitor pitch usage. • Undertake or manage grounds projects, including with external contractors. • Ensure the efficient maintenance of machinery and equipment. • Maintain awareness of industry developments, drawing relevant aspects to the attention of the Deputy Director of Operations, Directors of Sport and wider Grounds team to the benefit of the school. • Prepare and organise the grounds and facilities for sports lets, particularly out of term time and in full consultation with the schools.
Management of Team
• Supervise and lead a small team of grounds people. • Promote and coordinate the training and development of team members, including ensuring that the team have the right balance of skills throughout the sporting year. • Coach, mentor and motivate staff to achieve work schedules and objectives. • Provide effective performance feedback with the team and by conducting annual appraisals on team members and provide this information to the Deputy Director of Operations. • Ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the school’s Training Officer. • Develop an appropriate work shift pattern to meet the seasonal and sporting needs of the schools. Health & Safety • Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant current legislation ie health and safety, first aid, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), environment management and ensure compliance by preparing, conducting and regularly updating risk assessments.
Safeguarding
• Demonstrating the highest levels of commitment and compliance to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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