Sports Ground Apprentice

Kingston School of Art; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a dedicated Sports Ground Apprentice for a full-time, two-year fixed term position. The role involves assisting in the maintenance of sports pitches and facilities, ensuring they are ready for use by the university community. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, along with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. The starting salary is £27,456 per annum, with training provided throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and pride in work.
• Willingness to learn and take instructions.
• Achieve level 1 in English and Maths as part of apprenticeship if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining sports pitches, tennis courts, and grassed areas.
• Support routine maintenance to keep facilities in good condition.
• Ensure availability of sports facilities for students and staff.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (including Maths, English, Science)

Job description

Overview

This is a two-year fixed term position.

Under the supervision of the Sports Grounds Manager, the Sports Ground Apprentice will assist in maintaining sports pitches, tennis courts, frontages, perimeters, grassed and planted areas to the standards required, making those facilities available for use by students, staff and members of the wider community.

Role and responsibilities

The role involves supporting routine maintenance and operations to keep the sports grounds and facilities in good condition and ready for use by the university community and visitors.

Education and training

The skills required to become a competent grounds person will be acquired whilst working at the sports ground. The postholder will be given the necessary time to study and complete apprenticeship assignments. By the end of the apprenticeship, the postholder will know when, how and why the range of maintenance operations are carried out. The Sports Ground Apprentice role at the University’s Tolworth Court sportsground will typically take 24 months to complete their education and training.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Sports Ground Apprentice role will typically be a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (including Maths and English and Science) or other equivalent vocational qualifications. If the successful applicant is without the above levels of qualifications, they will have to ensure they achieve level 1 in English and Maths as part of their Apprenticeship.

Applicants should be willing to learn, take instructions, have a strong work ethic including pride in work, and be punctual at all times.

Organisation and scope

Tolworth Court sportsground is part of the Sports & Active Lifestyles section. Sports & Active Lifestyles is also responsible for the gym at Penrhyn Road campus, sports amenities at Kingston Hill, as well as programmes like sports volunteering, recreational activities and supporting our high-performance students. Sports & Active Lifestyles is one section within the Student Life, Health and Wellbeing department. Other sections include Accommodation, Counselling, Disability & Mental Health, Student Funds and Money Advice.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 2 years, with a starting salary of £27,456 per annum.

Application and enquiries

Interviews are expected to be held on 3 March 2026. For informal enquiries, please contact Ian Jennings, Sports & Active Lifestyle Manager.