Head of Grounds & Pitch Excellence

Al-Qadsiah Club Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah Club in Khobar, Saudi Arabia seeks a Head of Groundsmen to lead pitch maintenance, oversee staff, and ensure surfaces meet professional football standards. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will plan programs, manage irrigation, and coordinate safety.

Join a club shaping the nation’s sports vision; oversee training pitches, match surfaces, and landscaping while steering a team of grounds personnel and contractors toward excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in grounds-keeping or pitch maintenance, preferably within professional football or sports facilities.
• Strong knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, and pitch maintenance techniques.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and equipment.
• Familiarity with SPL and international football pitch standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute maintenance programs for all playing and training pitches.
• Ensure pitch surfaces meet professional standards for performance, safety, and appearance.
• Monitor turf health, drainage, leveling, and surface conditions.
• Ensure pitches and surrounding areas are fully prepared for training sessions, matches, and events.
• Coordinate pitch readiness schedules in line with team training and match calendars.
• Support inspections and approvals by leagues and governing bodies.
• Oversee maintenance of all outdoor grounds, landscaped areas, and pathways.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic quality of external areas.
• Lead, supervise, and develop grounds-keeping staff and contractors.
• Assign duties, manage schedules, and monitor performance.
• Ensure staff are trained in safe working practices and equipment usage.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of grounds-keeping equipment and machinery.
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, fertilization, and turf treatments
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible grounds-keeping practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, football regulations, and Ministry of Sport requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to pitch conditions and grounds operations.
• Coordinate with Safety and Maintenance teams to address hazards.
• Prepare maintenance plans, schedules, and reports on pitch conditions and readiness.
• Monitor performance and recommend improvements to grounds maintenance practices.
• Support budgeting and cost control for grounds-keeping activities.

Skills

Grounds-keeping leadership

Team management

Irrigation systems

Turf maintenance

Safety compliance

Landscaping basics

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Turf Management

Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management

Job description

Al-Qadsiah Club in Khobar, Saudi Arabia seeks a Head of Groundsmen to lead pitch maintenance, oversee staff, and ensure surfaces meet professional football standards. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will plan programs, manage irrigation, and coordinate safety.

Join a club shaping the nation’s sports vision; oversee training pitches, match surfaces, and landscaping while steering a team of grounds personnel and contractors toward excellence.