Assistant Superintendent – Sports Turf

The National Sports Center Foundation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Sports Center Foundation is seeking an Assistant Superintendent – Sports Turf to assist in developing and executing maintenance programs for the campus sports turf. You will lead and mentor the agronomy team, supervise daily field operations, and ensure fields meet high standards for event readiness.

Responsibilities include irrigation maintenance, fertility and pest-management program support, and coordination with campus operations to maintain grounds and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current pesticide license and follow safety/environmental regulations.
• Ability to plan daily tasks, assign labor, and adjust priorities with changing conditions.
• Knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
• Project and construction management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Campus Operations.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and demonstrates leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance programs for sports turf.
• Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the agronomy team to maintain a safe, professional work environment.
• Direct and supervise daily operations to keep fields prepared to high standards (lining, moving goals, etc.).
• Evaluate maintenance standards and implement improvements.
• Assist with irrigation systems maintenance and adjustments to watering schedules.

Job description

Position Description

Title: Assistant Superintendent – Sports Turf
Assignment: National Sports Center Sports Turf
Reports to: Superintendent – Sports Turf
Supervises: Lead Equipment Operators & Equipment Operators

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Superintendent – Sports Turf in developing and executing daily, weekly, and seasonal sports turf maintenance and agronomic programs
• Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the agronomy team while promoting a positive, professional, and safe work environment
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise daily operations, ensuring fields are prepared to the highest of standards. Including but not limited to field lining, goal moving, field lining removal, etc.
• Evaluate how well maintenance standards are being achieved
• Performs basic installation, troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems, including replacing sprinkler heads, repairing minor leaks, and adjusting watering schedules.
• Assists in development and implementation of fertility, irrigation, pest-management, mowing, cultivation, and plant-protectant programs
• Assists in overseeing grounds maintenance operations throughout campus
• Keeps accurate and complete records on inventory, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, irrigation, etc.
• Co‑lead snow removal crew operations, including scheduling, duty assignments, event communication, tracking snowfall and work completed, ensuring proper practices, thorough cleanup, and equipment care
• Maintains open lines of communication with Head Groundskeeper, Superintendent – VLGC, and Superintendent – Sports Turf
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Current pesticide license and knowledge of safety and environmental standards, laws, and regulations
• Ability to plan daily tasks, assign labor, maintain records, and adjust priorities as field and weather conditions change
• Knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices
• Project and construction management experience
• Ability to work collaboratively across Campus Operations Department
• Must be dependable, willing to learn, and possess good leadership qualities

Experience:

• Minimum of a two-year agronomy or turfgrass degree or commensurate experience
• Previous golf course or athletic field maintenance experience