Director, Athletic Turf & Grounds

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University seeks a Director, Sports Turf/Grounds to lead the maintenance of outdoor athletics spaces at the Statesboro campus. You will oversee turf management, irrigation, and landscape tasks, ensuring safe, high‑quality venues for competition and events.

The role includes staffing, training, scheduling, and budget oversight. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to partner with coaches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a related field.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage outdoor athletic facilities and turf operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages and coordinates maintenance of outdoor athletics spaces.
• Oversee turf management programs including fertilization and mowing.
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule turf staff and student employees.
• Manage budget and inventory for grounds materials and equipment.
• Prepare venues for events and coordinate with coaches/administrators.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation systems and perform routine landscape work.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Job description

Georgia Southern University seeks a Director, Sports Turf/Grounds to lead the maintenance of outdoor athletics spaces at the Statesboro campus. You will oversee turf management, irrigation, and landscape tasks, ensuring safe, high‑quality venues for competition and events.

The role includes staffing, training, scheduling, and budget oversight. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to partner with coaches and