Elite Grounds & Turf Director — Pro Sports Field

Genesis Distribution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. United in Washington, DC is hiring for a full-time Director of Grounds to oversee turf management for Audi Field, the Performance Complex, and surrounding facilities.

The role reports to the Vice President of Real Estate and Operations and ensures optimal playing surfaces and field setup for games and events. The candidate will lead day-to-day maintenance, manage budgets, coordinate fertilization and maintenance programs, and supervise field paint and event setups across multiple venues,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in turfgrass science, horticulture, or a related field.
• 35 years experience in sports turf management, either on the professional or collegiate level.
• Knowledge of equipment and procedures of grounds construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate turf equipment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings.
• Ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds.
• The selected candidate must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in running day-to-day turf management practices associated with maintaining professional sports fields.
• Establish and maintain the grounds budget with the Vice President of Real Estate & Operations, including staffing, field paint, sand, fertilizer, seed, and general maintenance.
• Establish and maintain maintenance programs, as well as fertilization programs.
• Paint playing field for sporting events located at Audi Field, including but not limited to soccer, football, lacrosse, and rugby.
• Oversee stadium field event set-up for events at Audi Field, including but not limited to soccer matches, football games, rugby matches, lacrosse games, and concerts.
• Utilize grow blankets in the winter and fall months.
• Manage and repair irrigation systems.
• Utilize grow lights as needed.
• Communicate with front office and coaching staff about field needs and events.
• Oversee and carry out cultural practices: mow, fertilize, aerify, verticut, etc.
• Operate light-duty vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Turfgrass science

Horticulture

Sports turf management

Groundskeeping equipment

Heavy lifting

Non-traditional hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in turfgrass science/related field

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

D.C. United in Washington, DC is hiring for a full-time Director of Grounds to oversee turf management for Audi Field, the Performance Complex, and surrounding facilities.

The role reports to the Vice President of Real Estate and Operations and ensures optimal playing surfaces and field setup for games and events. The candidate will lead day-to-day maintenance, manage budgets, coordinate fertilization and maintenance programs, and supervise field paint and event setups across multiple venues,