Senior Grounds & Campus Operations Leader – Golf & Fields

National Sports Center; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Sports Center in Blaine, MN seeks a Head Groundskeeper / Assistant Director of Campus Operations to lead grounds maintenance for Victory Links Golf Course, natural grass fields, synthetic turf, and outdoor spaces. You will oversee daily operations, develop procedures, coordinate winter plans, and ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces.

The role requires guiding a diverse team, collaborating with Golf Operations and vendors, and driving maintenance standards across campus in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance, sports turf, athletic fields, parks, grounds, or campus maintenance.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management practices, synthetic turf maintenance, and winter maintenance operations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minnesota pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and represent grounds maintenance operations during Campus Operations meetings.
• Lead the grounds maintenance team, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.
• Direct the daily grounds maintenance operations for Victory Links Golf Course, athletic fields, campus landscaping, and outdoor grounds.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operating procedures and maintenance standards for assigned areas.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work activities to ensure efficient operations and exceptional facility conditions.
• Participate in long-range planning and campus improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules around tournaments, events, and daily campus activities.
• Interface with NSC departments and vendors to ensure a coordinated approach to maintenance and event support.
• Partner with Golf Operations to maintain exceptional playing conditions and to support operations.
• Develop and execute campus-wide snow and ice management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Maintenance planning

Snow operations

Irrigation systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management

Job description

National Sports Center in Blaine, MN seeks a Head Groundskeeper / Assistant Director of Campus Operations to lead grounds maintenance for Victory Links Golf Course, natural grass fields, synthetic turf, and outdoor spaces. You will oversee daily operations, develop procedures, coordinate winter plans, and ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces.

The role requires guiding a diverse team, collaborating with Golf Operations and vendors, and driving maintenance standards across campus in a