Sports Turf Manager or Grounds Staff job
2.5 years MLB experience, additional two years in MiLB, WBC experience
Hi! My name is Ben Heemstra, and I am from Central Pennsylvania. I have a two year degree in Turfgrass Sciences from Penn State University, completed during the Summer of 2023. I am moving to the Myrtle Beach, SC area at the end of this summer. The extent of my work experience is largely in the baseball world, however I am hoping to step into a different side of the industry. I am open to roles on golf courses, sod farms, universities or school districts, or even lawn care businesses. If anyone reading this has any connections to anyone in the industry near the Myrtle Beach area, any help would be greatly appreciated! Feel free to shoot an email to btheemstra@gmail, or send a message to (570) 847-5756. Thank you!
Education
Pennsylvania State University- 2021-2023
Associates degree in Turfgrass Sciences
Shikellamy High School- 2017-2021
Qualifications
Experienced in all aspects of clay work, infield skin maintenance, moisture management, cultivation practices and crew leadership.
Work History
Williamsport Crosscutters- 2021 and 2022 Season
World Baseball Classic Qualifiers- October 2022, Regensburg, Germany
World Baseball Classic- March 2023, Taichung, Taiwan
Susquehanna Valley Country Club- September-December 2022
Philadelphia Phillies- 2023 Season
Chicago White Sox- 2024 and 2025 Season
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