Desert Springs Cricket Head Groundsperson

Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort with its very own dedicated Cricket Ground with an eighteen (18) wicket square, constructed to ECB standards and Academy with twenty-four (24) grass wickets has venue accreditation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host official One Day International (ODI) and T20I matches.

A key element of the role will be in preparing playing surfaces, outfields, practice areas and cricket nets of all the cricket facilities at Desert Springs Resort to the highest possible standard.

You will have relevant experience within either or both a First-Class county / International operation and a proven track record of preparing First-Class cricket pitches and practice nets. You will also have the experience and confidence to instruct and to lead others.

You will be a skilled, experienced and proven Groundsperson.

Your knowledge of Health & Safety issues and the current Regulations and Directives of the ECB relating to pitches and match regulations will give you a distinct advantage.

An NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) is preferred but not essential.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to ps@desertspringscricket.com