Sports Turf Manager

By Hummer Turf Grass Systems, 20 hours ago - Manheim, Pennsylvania

Hummer Turfgrass Systems is seeking a Sports Turf Construction/ Renovation Superintendent to join our team. As a member of our team, you will lead natural grass sports field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.  Our work radius is 2-3 hours of Lancaster, working on sports fields (municipal, high school, college/university and professional).  You will lead a team completing projects at a high level of quality working with excavation and turf equipment as well as hand tools.  On the job training is provided to help you grow into the role.  Responsibilities / Duties: Leading a team and working in a team environment  Managing project schedule and materials deliveries as well as labor and equipment needs Communicating with clients and Hummer project management team Attention to detail and maintaining a high level of quality About Us: Hummer Turfgrass Systems is a leader in natural grass sports field construction, renovation, and maintenance.  We pride ourselves on our 50 year history of service to the industry, serving long term customers from high schools to professional teams. For more information please visit: https://hummerturf.com/ To apply please visit: https://l.feathr.co/hummersportsturf

By Collins Wharf Sod, May 17 - updated May 18 - Eden, Maryland

Collins Wharf Sod is looking to add a highly motivated individual to join our sod production team.  This is a great opportunity for someone that is detail oriented with the ability to handle challenges day to day.   The candidate must have strong interpersonal communication skills, positive team player with the ability to multi-task, learn and adapt depending on day to day needs of the business. Overview of Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to (day to day): Manage both warm and cool season grass varieties -  maintenance and operations Concentration on Bent grass, as well as Zoysia, Bermuda, Bluegrass, and Turf Type Tall Fescue Proactively inspect and diagnose potential turf issues Oversee and help execute our irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide systems and procedures Operational knowledge of sod harvesters, forklifts, mowers, tractors and all equipment that are essential to day to day farm needs Farm equipment oversight - maintenance and repair to ensure operations are ongoing Perform general labor as needed around the farm Overall:  Candidate will need to be organized, efficient and orderly on prioritizing all tasks - characteristics needed may include: Problem Solver Relationship Building / Communication Attention to Detail Result Oriented Customer Oriented Ability to Multi-task Accountability Integrity Please feel free to contact us by phone or email:  Jason@collinswharfsod.com with any questions or would like to visit the farm

By Sports Field Solutions, May 9 - updated May 9 - Abilene, Texas

SPORTS FIELD SOLUTIONS IS SEEKING A:   Director of Golf/Athletic Field Maintenance To lead in maintaining immaculate golf facilities & sports fields at Abilene Christian University.   WHO YOU ARE You love sports. You spent your childhood summers on baseball fields, your fall Friday nights under stadium lights, and your winters on hard courts. You love turfgrass.  Whereas your friends are in awe when they look at Augusta National, you are at home. You understand just how hard it is to get those perfect putting greens, and clean edges on bunkers. You are meticulous. Others see perfection when they look at your courses, but all you see is the almost-imperceptible divot in the the fairway on #8. You love being part of a team. Could you do it alone? Sure. Do you prefer the camaraderie of a team working to build a premium brand? Absolutely.    WHO WE ARE We love sports fields. We know that the difference between feeling like a professional athlete and a high school walk-on is often the quality of the playing surface. We love nothing more than the glimmer of stadium lights on a freshly-cut, pristine natural grass playing surface. Finally, we believe that great people transform businesses. We provide a vision and then ask our people to creatively use their talents to achieve it.   CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining a premium golf practice facility (Bentgrass and Bermudagrass) & sports field surfaces (Bermudagrass) by performing best practices in mowing, fertilization, pest management, aeration, moisture management, top dressing, verticutting and more. Preparing, maintaining, and restoring all golf, soccer, and intramural playing surfaces. Monitor, report and resolve field issues such as turf stress, disease, irrigation problems and pest management issues Ability to work weekends when required Communicating with grounds staff, as well as school officials and coaches on scheduling of athletic events. REQUIREMENTS If you read the description above and feel like it was written for you, please apply. Formal requirements include a minimum of 3 years experience operating at the Division I level or 5+ experiences working in the golf and sports turf industry. Informal requirements include a passion for producing high-quality work, the ability to communicate effectively, and  an inclination to value teamwork over ego.

By Sports Field Solutions, May 4 - Frisco, Texas

SPORTS FIELD SOLUTIONS IS SEEKING A:   Sports Turf Manager To maintain immaculate sports fields at Legacy Christian Academy.   WHO YOU ARE You love sports. You spent your childhood summers on baseball fields, your fall Friday nights under stadium lights, and your winters on hard courts. You love a natural grass playing surface.  Whereas your friends are in awe when they look at a professional baseball field, you are at home. You know the difference between a ¾” height of cut and a ½”, and you understand just how hard it is to get those perfect infield edges at Globe Life Park. You are meticulous. Others see perfection when they look at your fields, but all you see is the almost-imperceptible divot in center field from the previous night’s diving catch. You love being part of a team. Could you do it alone? Sure. Do you prefer the camaraderie of a team working to build a premium brand? Absolutely.    WHO WE ARE We love sports fields. How much?  As much as Texas loves its high school football.  That's a lot.  We know that the difference between feeling like a professional athlete and a high school walk-on is often the quality of the playing surface. We love nothing more than the glimmer of stadium lights on a freshly-cut, pristine natural grass playing surface. Finally, we believe that great people transform businesses. We provide a vision and then ask our people to creatively use their talents to achieve it.   CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain premium sports field surfaces by implementing best practices in mowing, fertilization, pest management, aeration, moisture management, top dressing and more Prepare, maintain, and restore all baseball/softball clay areas including infield skins, mounds, home plate and warning track, and perform other tasks fundamental to athletic turf care Monitor, report and resolve field issues such as turf stress, disease, irrigation problems and pest management issues Communicate with coaching staff and school officials regarding practice/game schedules, camp dates, and inclement weather situations Perform preventative maintenance operations on various pieces of equipment Perform irrigation audits to ensure system is operating efficiently Track inventory and monitor purchasing of fertilizers and field materials   REQUIREMENTS If you read the description above and feel like it was written for you, please apply. Formal requirements include a high school diploma and experience in the turf management industry.  Informal requirements include a passion for learning and producing high-quality work, the ability to communicate effectively, and  an inclination to value teamwork over ego.   HOW TO APPLY https://sportsfieldsolutions.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=56&source=aWQ9MjI%3D

By JSM Services, Inc., May 2 - Fort Myers, Florida

JSM Services Inc. is the leading athletic field services contractor in Florida. As a member of the Sports Turf Managers Association, we have been maintaining and constructing athletic fields for over 25 years. The scope of our service offering is sports turf maintenance, athletic field construction and renovation. We currently operate out of three main Florida locations - Tampa, Bartow, and Fort Myers thus concentrating in Central and South Florida. We are seeking an experienced and professional individual for our newly opened Sports Turf Manager position in Fort Myers, Florida. The successful Sports Turf Manager candidate will have the following responsibilities: Report to the Sports Turf Director Frequently inspect turf for damaging insects, weeds and diseases.  Ability to manage a crew of 6-10 people. Individual must be well organized and punctual.  Apply fertilizers and pesticides accurately and responsibly per label with industry best management practices. Continuously improve the health and vigor of the turfgrass playing surfaces and create safe and aesthetically pleasing athletic field facilities for sporting and community events. Ability to complete physical labor activities for 8-10 hours daily. Willing to adjust weekly work schedule(M-F) based on demands of the client and the field conditions to achieve maximum success. Maintain daily records of work performed. Maintain service and safety records for equipment and their use. Make sure work is of the highest quality and that the work site is left cleaned after each service and/or project. Ability to modify daily work schedule(M-F) based on events, seasonal issues, weather and other environmental situations.  A valid driver's license is required. Must be willing to obtain Florida's Best Management Practices certificate and State of Florida required applicator licenses and certifications. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR. Ability to clearly and accurately communicate with client and the client's employees and guests.  

By Maryland SoccerPlex, April 23 - Boyds, Maryland

MANAGER Maryland SoccerPlex Grounds & Environmental Management (GEM) Does using your turfgrass management skills / knowledge in 1 of the most unique environments in the world sound fun?! Are you interested in creating new solutions & challenging the status quo w natural grass playing surface maintenance? Is learning new things daily something that drives you? Can you see yourself as more of a "Coach" as opposed to a "Manager"?    If yes to any of these, this opportunity to join the SoccerPlex GEM team as Manager of Grounds might be just for you!   JOB DESCRIPTION Manager of Grounds (Manager) runs & oversees day-to-day operations of the Maryland SoccerPlex Grounds Maintenance operation. Responsibilities of the Manager include Staff Management, Operations, & Quality Control Staff Management: Motivate, empower, & supervise full-time, part-time & seasonal grounds staff (including those in the SoccerPlex Soccer Field Maintenance Apprenticeship program) in a manner that provides a safe space for team members to be themselves, learn, & thrive Assist with developing staffing schedules for field maintenance & field renovation work that is taking place 12 months of the year  Assist w recruiting, selecting, & hiring apprentices + full-time, part-time, & seasonal grounds staff  Field Maintenance Operations: In collaboration w Director of Grounds: Collaborate in development of field & grounds maintenance plans, all based off data & analysis  Support the implementation of the field & grounds maintenance plans via mowing, spraying, fertilization, soil decompaction, etc Operate field maintenance equipment including various mowers, tractors, utility carts and other equipment essential to soccer field & natural grass maintenance Learn to operate Turf Tank field lining robots that are used to do all field layouts & field painting  Manage contracted Equipment Maintenance Technician w maintaining large John Deere & Redexim field maintenance equipment fleet  Assist with irrigation management & irrigation system maintenance on the 50 acres of irrigated natural grass across the park  Collaborate with Director on planning of minor & major field renovation projects as part of an ongoing field improvement master plan. 2022 renovations include:  - Replace SoccerPlex Stadium cool season grass w Tahoma31 Bermudagrass - Fraze Mow & reestablish 4 +fields  - Major drainage installation on 3 fields   Assist with in-house field renovation work that includes - sand slit installation w Redexim SandMaster - fraze mowing  - Bermudagrass sprigging  - sod installation (limited) Quality Control: Observe field conditions on a daily basis Perform Field Surface Testing & Analysis to ensure field safety  Assist with execution of environmental safety & environmental management plan Inspect field maintenance work being performed by other staff members to ensure quality  Assist with enforcement of OSHA & SoccerPlex employee safety protocols / programs      ABOUT MARYLAND SOCCERPLEX SoccerPlex is one of the premier outdoor sports complexes in the United States. On the northwest side of Washington, DC in Boyds, MD, SoccerPlex hosts 7,000 events / year - for youth to Pro – across 24 full-size fields. Opened in 2000, SoccerPlex was built & is operated / maintained by Maryland Soccer Foundation (501c-3)   ABOUT SOCCERPLEX GEM Grounds & Environmental Management (GEM) is tasked with maintaining the 160-acre SoccerPlex to the highest quality possible. The high quality kept on SoccerPlex's 21 heavily used natural grass fields is what the GEM team is best known for.  - SoccerPlex GEM is constantly creating new ideas & testing new concepts for sports field maintenance (SFM) - Widely used concepts for SFM that have originated at SoccerPlex include modern style fraze mowing, "Blue-muda", seed-to-play in 35 days w 100% Kentucky bluegrass, "rain-out proof" native soil fields, & #GrassCanTakeMore® The unique work experience with GEM has yielded career success for many team members. GEM Alumni include:  5 - Director of SFM in MLS (1 MLS & NFL)  2 – Director of SFM for Parks & Recreation 2 - Manager of SFM in NCAA D-1  1 – large territory manager for a turfgrass sales company     We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

By FC Cincinnati, April 13 - updated April 13 - Milford, Ohio

About FC Cincinnati FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer, having entered the league as its 24th team in 2019. The club’s wide and diverse ownership group is led by controlling owner Carl H. Lindner III; as well as managing owners Meg Whitman and Dr. Griff Harsh; Scott Farmer; and George Joseph. MLS invited Cincinnati to the league as an expansion team in May 2018, giving the club one of the fastest run-ups to its first-division launch in league history – 277 days from invitation to its first game. The team currently plays its home games at the historic Nippert Stadium on the campus of the University of Cincinnati, while its $250 million, privately funded, 26,000-seat soccer-specific stadium is constructed in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati. The team also opened the state-of-the-art Mercy Health Training Center (MHTC) in Milford, Ohio. Designed by MSA Sport, the $30 million, 24-acre facility includes three full-size, lighted soccer fields – including 2.5 hybrid natural grass surfaces and one synthetic turf surface.  The MLS team is housed in a 30,000 sq. ft., multilevel building abutting the fields, while the FCC Academy teams utilize a separate 4,000 sq. ft. wing of the building. Additionally, there is a 3,000 sq. ft. maintenance facility on the property.  In the design process, the MSA Sport design team benchmarked training grounds across the world to develop one of the premier and most progressive team facilities in Major League Soccer and North America. When West End Stadium opens in Spring 2021, FC Cincinnati’s future home is expected to be one of the most ambitious soccer-specific stadiums in not only North America, but the world. The $250 million, privately funded stadium will have a 26,000 capacity, with the closest seats within 15 feet of the field. The design includes 53 traditional suites and 4,500 premium seats throughout four premium club spaces. Additionally, the team’s famous supporters’ section, The Bailey, will grow to be more than 3,100 strong and loom over opponents at a 34-degree angle at the stadium’s north end. West End Stadium will meet all current requirements to host CONCACAF and FIFA events, featuring top national teams from around the world, including the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, as well as the world’s top club teams for friendlies     Position Summary The Training Grounds Assistant is responsible for assisting and maintaining the integrity of hybrid grass and synthetic surfaces at FC Cincinnati’s Major League Soccer venues. The Training Grounds Assistant will also aide with any landscaping and ornamental needs. The Training Grounds Assistant is charged with assisting FC Cincinnati’s agronomy team and providing safe, consistent, and aesthetically-pleasing fields. This position reports to the Training Grounds Supervisor.     Primary Responsibilities   Assist the Training Grounds Supervisor in the day to day operation of maintaining the Mercy Health Training Center.   Aid in preparing the West End Stadium field for all home matches and special events as necessary.   Record maintenance of chemical applications. Conduct testing procedures for performance control to meet MLS standards. Able to work games, special events, and aid in work that affect field conditions. Maintain effective daily operations and make suggestions for process improvements when necessary. ·       Paint and set up the field matching prescriptions that align with Major League Soccer, and/or other requirements. ·       Ability to perform functions around weather and multiple training schedules. ·       Maintain a safe and pristine work environment for front of house and back of house areas of responsibility via proper storage of chemicals, and cleaning of equipment and work spaces. ·       Ability to manage and protect highly confidential information on a consistent basis. ·       Represent FC Cincinnati and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times. ·       Perform other related tasks as assigned.     Education and Experience   ·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Horticulture or Plant Science required ·       Minimum 3 years of experience in turfgrass industry, preferably in soccer ·       Member and participant in the Sports Turf Managers Association preferred. ·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills ·       Detail and deadline-oriented multi-tasker ·       Ability to make decisions under pressure ·       Strong organizational skills Required Skills   ·       Positive upbeat attitude. ·       Effective personal communication to team members and coaching staff ·       Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary ·       Ability to work well within a team to accomplish common goals ·       Ability to demonstrate accuracy and precision in quality of work ·       Ability to consistently be at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management directions, commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and complete necessary tasks.   ·       Desire for growing knowledge base of all turfgrass related topics ·       Excellent follow through and judgment. ·       Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.   Physical Requirements   ·       Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time ·       Ability to push, pull and/or lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the work day ·       Ability to work in various weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.   We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply here: https://www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/fc-cincinnati/cincinnati-fc/assistant-groundskeeper-2008592

By Big League Dreams, March 30 - updated March 30 - Jurupa Valley, California

Big League Dreams Sports Parks, operator of recreational sports complexes has an opening for a Director of Maintenance at our Jurupa Valley, California location. Responsibilities include: Coordinate maintenance of sports fields by performing best practices in mowing, fertilization, pest management, aeration, moisture management, top dressing, verticutting and more. Prepare, maintain, and restore all infield areas, home plate, mounds, and warning track. Handle all field issues such as irrigation problems, turf stress and disease. Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate staff. Direct employees in their daily job duties of proper field maintenance and preparation for league games. Maintain and repair small equipment and other items within the facility. * Required to work weekends, some evenings and holidays. Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Work closely with other departments. * Position subject to a background check.

By Hummer Turf Grass Systems, March 10 - updated March 10 - Manheim, Pennsylvania

Career Opportunity: As a Turf Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to work on sports and golf surfaces as well as our sod farm. There are not many opportunities that present such a varied and challenging career opportunity. Most of our work is within 2 hours of Lancaster, working on sports fields (municipal, high school, college/university and professional) and golf courses.  Ideal Characteristics and Success Traits: Enjoys being a part of a team-based culture with the opportunity to advance their technical expertise, leadership skills, and grow within the organization.  Conscientious, thorough, precise, likes to deliver high-quality products and services Manages multiple priorities and enjoys developing others through coaching and training Is a self-starter and is able to independently make decisions in their areas of responsibility Thrives in an environment of trust, problem solving and consistent achievement of high standards Responsibilities and Duties: Safe and efficient operation of sprayers, spreaders, mowers and tractors Ability to safely operate a heavy duty pick up truck and trailer Repair and troubleshooting of irrigation systems Helping our construction division with irrigation installations Fertilizer and pesticide apps on sports fields and sod farm turf Aeration (deep tine, core, solid tine, linear) and clean up on sports and golf Topdressing, overseeding Mowing of sports fields Inspection and diagnosis of turf issues Grow-in of new sod and seed on sports field construction projects Short-term goals and priorities for the Sports Turf Manager: Develop rapport with existing team to understand the culture and operations Learns the standard operating procedures from drainage installation, construction and renovation practices, sports field maintenance and aeration programs, irrigation design and installations. Take ownership in safety and communication protocols Typical Schedule:  The majority of the work is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. About Us: Are you looking to join a leader in sports field management in the Mid-Atlantic? Do you want to join a company culture that has a 49-year history staying at the forefront of technology, equipment and industry practices? Do you bring skills in turf construction, renovation and maintenance?  Come join Hummer Turfgrass Systems as a member of a growing team, working with warm and cool season sports surfaces throughout the Mid-Atlantic.  Hummer Turfgrass Systems is a leader in natural grass sports field construction, renovation, and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our 49 year history of service to the industry while also staying at the forefront of technology and equipment. We are seeking a Sports Turf Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. Click to learn more about Hummer Turfgrass Systems.   

By Championship Turf Services, March 5 - updated March 5 - Terryville, Connecticut

www.turfchamps.com Sports Field Manager Assists in the care, maintenance, and renovation of all intercollegiate, professional, and town athletic fields and grounds of Championship Turf Services clients. Aids in establishing and implementing grounds/landscape development and maintenance goals, policies and procedures. Our typical working hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. The sports field manager position will be assigned to our facilities located at Fairfield University, with occasional responsibilities of assisting the company at other locations. This employee will be involved with Mowing, painting and layout of fields to meet NCAA and MAAC requirements. Mound work, hand watering, topdressing, grooming, Verti-cutting, aerification, equipment maintenance, irrigation repairs, pest and disease management, applying granular and foliar applications, along with general athletic field maintenance.  This is a full-time year-round position eligible for full company benefits   Responsibilities include: 1.     Helps plan, oversee, and project-manage major athletic grounds and fields renovation projects, as assigned; schedules, facilitates, oversees, and quality controls reconstruction activities, including the work of external contractors. 2.     As directed oversees assigned personnel, which includes assigning work, work allocation, training and problem resolution; evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions; motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. 3.     Aids in developing and managing budgets related to athletic fields and grounds. 4.     Records/Keeps a log book of job duties performed that day 5.     Supervises the conversion and protection of athletic fields during special events. 6.     Restores fields damaged by weather, use, or other conditions to a level commensurate with that expected of Division 1 Athletic Programs. 7.     Aids in maintaining a good working relationship with coaches and administrative staff at the University and other locations. 8.     Manages and reviews irrigation systems performance and initiates change when necessary. 9.     Operates equipment i.e., sports turf mowers, tractors, trailers, top dressers, aerifiers etc. 10.  Applies granular and foliar products to the field surfaces 11.  Must be able to operate a truck and trailer 12.  Provides athletic field assistance to CTS customers at other locations within the State of Connecticut 13.  Involvement with company baseball and softball field renovation projects 14.  Performs other duties as assigned