Director, Athletics Grounds

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); Sur place; USD 73 800 - 131 200; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Director, Athletics Grounds to manage maintenance of natural and synthetic fields and facilities across Intercollegiate Athletics venues. You will lead a grounds team, oversee turf, irrigation, equipment, and safety, and coordinate with coaches on game-day needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Turfgrass Management or related field, 3–5 years supervising grounds crews, and strong leadership. The position offers full benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field and/or equivalent experience/training
• 3–5 years of relevant experience maintaining high quality natural and synthetic athletic fields year round
• 1–3 years of supervising grounds crews or landscape teams

Responsabilités

• 45% – Supervises and trains facilities/landscape/groundskeeping staff and student crew; oversees day-to-day activities and specialized maintenance of turf and landscape at venues
• 20% – Creates, updates, and follows detailed maintenance plans and schedules adjusting for weather patterns, projects, and game-day timelines
• 10% – Monitors inventory and communicates needs to supervisors
• 5% – Contacts vendors, receives quotes, and ensures contracted projects are completed correctly
• 5% – Checks in with coaches to receive feedback on facilities and incorporate it into planning
• 5% – Assists supervisor and CFO with facility/field budget planning and maintenance
• 5% – Ensures safety, hazardous materials, and quality control procedures are followed; manages inventory and purchases
• 5% – Other duties, including professional development

Connaissances

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Word/Excel

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Management

Equivalent experience/training

Outils

QWEL Certification

Certified Reclaimed Water Site Supervisor

STMA member

Description du poste

Director, Athletics Grounds

Position Code: 007990 | Payroll Title: LANDSCAPE GROUNDS SUPV 1 | Department: ATHL (ATHLETICS) | Location: ICA Venues | Working Days: Monday – Sunday, as needed | Benefits: Full Benefits | Salary Range: $73,800 – $131,200 per year

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Athletics Director – External for Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees maintenance and operations of natural grass fields, synthetic fields, and facilities at Harder Stadium, Clemmenson Field, Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, Campus Diamond, Arnhold Tennis Center and other spaces assigned for Intercollegiate Athletics. Works with coaches and staff to support teams, supervises a unit of operational or technical employees, ensures compliance with policies, and manages resources. Maintains high‑performance turf, oversees field marking, irrigation, equipment operation, and coordinates landscaping and pest management projects.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the cultural practices required for Bermuda grass at a professional/division 1 sports level
• Ability to maintain high quality low cut natural grass athletic fields
• Experience in NCAA and/or professional sport team athletic field marking and painting
• Working knowledge of reel mowers and associated turfgrass equipment
• Strong communication, decision‑making, troubleshooting, and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of NCAA Division 1/professional sport team/national sport team baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, and track and field
• Knowledge of tools and equipment for a multi‑purpose sports and entertainment facility including lighting systems
• Experience with baseline irrigation system or comparable central control system
• Effective interpersonal and work‑leadership skills
• Plant and pest identification ability
• Flexibility to work varying hours and excellent time‑management skills
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• QAL (Qualified Applicators License) may be required
• Bloodborne pathogen and sharps disposal training

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field and/or equivalent experience/training
• 3–5 years of relevant experience maintaining high quality natural and synthetic athletic fields year round, including NCAA field marking and painting, and maintaining infield diamond surfaces
• 1–3 years of supervising grounds crews or landscape teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years working directly with NCAA coaches, athletics operations staff, and game operations
• 1–3 years supervising union‑represented grounds crews or landscape teams
• Maintain QWEL Qualified Water Efficient Landscape Certifications
• Certified Reclaimed Water Site Supervisor
• Certified Landscape Water Manager
• STMA member

Job Functions & Percentages of Time

• 45% – Supervises and trains facilities/landscape/groundskeeping staff and student crew; oversees day‑to‑day activities and specialized maintenance of turf and landscape at venues
• 20% – Creates, updates, and follows detailed maintenance plans and schedules adjusting for weather patterns, projects, and game‑day timelines
• 10% – Monitors inventory and communicates needs to supervisors
• 5% – Contacts vendors, receives quotes, and ensures contracted projects are completed correctly
• 5% – Checks in with coaches to receive feedback on facilities and incorporate it into planning
• 5% – Assists supervisor and CFO with facility/field budget planning and maintenance
• 5% – Ensures safety, hazardous materials, and quality control procedures are followed; manages inventory and purchases
• 5% – Other duties, including professional development

Special Conditions of Employment

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Manner under Clery Act as UCSB Campus Security Authority
• Required to hold a valid driver’s license and comply with driving record policies; may enroll in California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If necessary, please contact Human Resources for accessibility accommodations: Katherine Abad, Human Resources, 805‑893‑4664, [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations should not be used to inquire about application status.

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