Assistant Director of Grounds

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Performance bonuses

Health insurance plan

Daily lunch provided

Uniforms provided

Dues for turf associations

Paid travel and conference fees

Tennis and pool privileges

Job summary

Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, MA, invites applications for the Assistant Director of Grounds. The role focuses on high-end turfgrass management for grass and clay surfaces, reporting to the Director of Grounds and collaborating with the current Assistant Director.

Start date is flexible but expected by March 1, 2026, with a 7am-3pm weekday schedule and weekend duties. Compensation is $75,000–$85,000 with a strong benefits package including 401K, bonuses, health insurance, daily lunch,

Qualifications

• Experience or degree in turfgrass management or related field is required.
• Ability to work independently and supervise a diverse seasonal staff.
• Willingness to participate in meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized turf equipment and manage field layout and painting.
• Administer chemical applications for plant health and irrigation operations.
• Manage staff and coordinate with the sports turf management team and clubs.
• Attend crew and club committee meetings and events.

Skills

Independence

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Turfgrass management degree

Related field degree

Tools

Specialized turf equipment

Job description

Longwood Cricket Club
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Has an opening for: Assistant Director of Grounds

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1877, Longwood is one of the premier tennis facilities in the world, with a long tradition of hosting national and international professional tennis events. Longwood hosts annual United States Tennis Association Grass Court Championships, professional and college athletes for training, professional exhibitions, and other various events. The historic grounds include 25 grass tennis courts, 19 clay tennis courts, and numerous gardens and landscaped areas.

Applicants arenotexpected to have experience in tennis court maintenance, but rather a desire to excel in any area of the turfgrass management industry. This position is an ideal opportunity to further experience in areas of high-end turfgrass management, including the unique aspects of professional-level grass and clay tennis court maintenance.

Experience and/or Degreein turfgrass management, plant science, soil science, crop science, horticulture or related field is required.

Ability and desireto work independently, with the sports turf management team and supervise the diverse seasonal grounds staff comprised of all ages and abilities. This position reports to the Director of Grounds and works adjacent to the current Assistant Director of Grounds.

The utmost attention to detailis required to provide the highest quality playing surfaces and landscaped grounds achievable.

Expect to be involvedin all aspects of turfgrass management, including, but not limited to: operating specialized turf equipment, field layout and painting, chemical applications for plant health, irrigation operations, managing staff and attending crew and club committee meetings and events.

Start Dateis flexible, but required to start by March 1st, 2026. Typical work schedule is 7am-3pm on weekdays and 7-11am on weekends. The expectation is to work, on average, one day of the weekend during the summer and shoulder seasons. The Club is closed in the Winter.

Compensationis $75,000-$85,000 and competitive with equivalent positions at professional sports teams and private golf clubs in the area and has an exceptional time off package. Compensation also includes: 401K, performance and holiday bonuses, health insurance plan, daily lunch provided, uniforms provided, dues for turf associations, paid travel and fees for conferences, tennis and pool privileges. The position is also encouraged to volunteer for local turf related events, such as USGA, PGA, and other professional sporting events.