Grounds Operations Lead — Tennis Courts & Turf

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Daily meals

Job summary

The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Grounds to oversee daily Har-Tru and Hydro Court maintenance and to lead a staff ensuring top-quality playing conditions across grass and clay surfaces.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in turfgrass management or a related field and a commitment to safety, with the ability to start early and work outdoors year-round. Salary ranges $75,000–$85,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in turfgrass management or related field is required.
• Experience in tennis court maintenance is preferred but not required; eagerness to excel in high-end turfgrass and clay courts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Har-Tru and Hydro Court routines: brushing, line sweeping, rolling, and watering courts.
• Manage staff and coordinate with crew, club, and committee meetings/events.
• Control moisture levels and operate irrigation systems for overhead and Hydro courts.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers for turfgrass health; NYS Pesticide license required within 6 months.
• Repair and level court surfaces and maintain clay depth.
• Support grass court maintenance tasks: mowing, fertilization, verti-cutting, moisture testing, line painting.
• Ensure highest quality playing conditions across surfaces.

Skills

Grounds management

Staff management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Degree in turfgrass management or related field

Job description

The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Grounds to oversee daily Har-Tru and Hydro Court maintenance and to lead a staff ensuring top-quality playing conditions across grass and clay surfaces.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in turfgrass management or a related field and a commitment to safety, with the ability to start early and work outdoors year-round. Salary ranges $75,000–$85,000 with comprehensive benefits.