Assistant Athletic Turf Manager – Football & Softball

Genesis Distribution; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Athletics is seeking an Assistant Sports Turf Manager to oversee Husky Football and Softball facilities, ensuring top-quality field conditions for practices and games.

The role requires experience in turf management, irrigation and pesticide application, with leadership responsibilities for seasonal staff. A driver’s license and pesticide license (or ability to obtain) are required. The position is based on campus in Seattle and involves weekend availability during sports seasons.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Gardener or equivalent grounds maintenance.
• One year of experience plus one year of college-level training in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscape, irrigation or related field (substitution).
• Valid driver’s license and Washington State pesticide license or the ability to obtain within ninety days.
• Experience with athletic field maintenance and athletic turf management. Availability to work seven days a week during seasons.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary sports turf manager for Husky Football and Softball facilities and prepare spaces for practices and games.
• Plan, supervise and execute maintenance of fields and track surfaces, ensuring high-quality playing surfaces.
• Lead or support setup, game-day coverage and cleanup for events.
• Develop and direct daily maintenance and preventive maintenance programs; maintain safety and records.
• Coordinate with coaches, supervise seasonal staff, and perform related grounds maintenance tasks.

Skills

Athletic field maintenance

Turf management

Irrigation management

Pesticide application

Crew leadership

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management

Job description

Washington Athletics is seeking an Assistant Sports Turf Manager to oversee Husky Football and Softball facilities, ensuring top-quality field conditions for practices and games.

The role requires experience in turf management, irrigation and pesticide application, with leadership responsibilities for seasonal staff. A driver’s license and pesticide license (or ability to obtain) are required. The position is based on campus in Seattle and involves weekend availability during sports seasons.