Athletic Grounds Lead — Recreational Fields

Genesis Distribution; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, a Compass Group member, seeks an Athletic Grounds Manager to oversee recreational sports fields in Tampa, FL. The role involves coordinating field operations, budgeting, procurement, and leading renovation projects for the University of South Florida’s Recreational Sports facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience managing high-profile athletic fields, and at least an associate degree in Agronomy or Horticulture, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managing high-profile athletic fields.
• Minimum 2-year degree in Agronomy or Horticulture.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement schedules for management of athletic fields and cultural plans.
• Maintain communication with Assistant Athletic Director and administrative groups.
• Assist in financial records and labor expenses for the department.
• Procure materials via approved vendors and within protocol.
• Set up and take down fields as required for events.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for weather events.
• Follow SOPs and implement QA plans across grounds operations.
• Document training and ensure regulatory compliance; maintain pest/abatement records.
• Perform light maintenance and repair of equipment.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

Associates degree in Agronomy/Horticulture

Tools

Pesticide license

Job description

SSC Services for Education, a Compass Group member, seeks an Athletic Grounds Manager to oversee recreational sports fields in Tampa, FL. The role involves coordinating field operations, budgeting, procurement, and leading renovation projects for the University of South Florida’s Recreational Sports facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience managing high-profile athletic fields, and at least an associate degree in Agronomy or Horticulture, with strong communication skills and