Sports Turf Manager
Position Overview
This Parks Manager position is responsible for developing and implementing plans for the successful maintenance of all athletic fields and grounds, planning, overseeing and project-managing major athletic grounds and field renovation projects. Specifically, this position will manage the care and maintenance of Bermuda turf and grounds for an Internationally Certified Cricket grounds and multipurpose stadium. The Turf Manager is responsible for the staff oversight of assigned personnel. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and managing budgets related to athletic fields and grounds, purchasing, maintaining and managing inventory of athletic field maintenance equipment and supplies, supervising the conversion and protection of athletic fields during special events, restoring fields damaged by weather, use or other conditions, managing and reviewing irrigation system performance and initiate changes when necessary, and attending sporting events to supervise field use. Furthermore, this person will be a Division-wide subject matter expert (SME) for the Parks and Recreation Division's sports/athletic fields turf maintenance.
General Description
This classification performs management duties associated with regional parks, neighborhood parks, and/or nature centers. This classification is distinguished from the position of Parks Manager, Associate by an increased level of operational and management responsibility for multiple regional and/or neighborhood parks and/or nature centers, park size, the complexity and types of programs, event, and amenities being managed, the number of subordinate staff supervised, and the years of experience required.
Educational Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, Agronomy, Turf/Turfgrass Management, Landscape Management, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Experience Requirements
Requires three (3) years in managing park operations or natural area management or closely related experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Special Requirements
Four (4) or more years of experience operating and maintaining sports field/commercial irrigation systems.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of turf chemicals and South Florida landscape plants.
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination and clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.
Job Benefits
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $82.58
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,308 to $112,209 per year
Overtime: No
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