Sports Fields Manager IMG Academy

Genesis Distribution; Bradenton (FL); Ibrido; USD 38.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IMG Academy seeks a Sports Fields Manager to train, lead, organize, and supervise the grounds team on campus. You will direct staff activities and apply knowledge of turf maintenance and field operations to support multiple sports fields and golf academy grounds.

You will coordinate schedules with program managers and events, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient field operations year-round.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience supervising sports field staff and grounds crew.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, supervising, and providing feedback to staff.
• Plan and review daily work tasks (mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning).
• Support annual cultural practices (aerification, verticutting, topdressing).
• Coordinate with program managers and events for scheduling.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Outdoor work

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Toro Lynx

RainBird

Hunter irrigation

Descrizione del lavoro

TheSports Fields Manageris responsible for training, leading, organizing, supervising, and working with sports fields and academy golf grounds teams on the IMG Academy campus. As an active member of the grounds team, this person will direct the activities of the staff while having functional and operational knowledge of various equipment, athletic fields, and turf/grass maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assistin hiring, training, developing, mentoring, supervising, and providing feedback tosports fields and golf academygroundsstaff
• Plan, assign,and reviewdailywork activitiessuch as mowing, edging, trimming, blowing,pruningetc.
• AssistAcademy Grounds Superintendent inplanning, scheduling,and performing annual cultural practicesincludingaerification,verticutting, topdressing, etc.
• Communicate with program managers and event staff to gain knowledge of upcoming practices and events for scheduling purposes
• Frequent use of a computer for weekly timesheets, performance reviews, emails, and eLearning requirements
• Assistinirrigation related repairs, chemical/fertilizerapplications, andlining of sports fieldsin the absence of the respective staff members, or whenadditionalpersonnel are needed to complete a task
• Operate irrigation system and schedule watering using Toro Lynx central control, Lynx Mobile, and push-button radio controllers
• Properly inventoryand stock all parts, products, and tools used by thesports field staff
• Keeps related tools and spaces clean and organized
• Incorporate safe work practices in job related activities
• Operation of mowing equipment, utility vehicles, rollers, tractors, spray equipment, skid steers, rotary spreaders, hand paint machines, and power hand tools is expected
• Performadditionaldutiesasassigned by the Academy Grounds Superintendent which may include daily preparation and set upofsports fields and/or golf academy
• High school diplomaorGED
• 2+yearsof progressive experience in sports field maintenance
• Strong communicationand leadership skills
• Detail-orientedself-starter
• Ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision
• Ability to work outdoors365 daysa yearin all conditions
• Ability to be flexible andmaintainorganization in a changing environment
• General knowledge of field dimensions for all levels of various sports
• Ability to work weekends,eveningsand holidays as needed

Preferred Skills:

• AS/BSdegreeor Turf Management Certificate
• Have or obtain FL pesticide license within90 daysof employment
• Weed identification and management
• Unit ofmeasureknowledge and conversions
• Knowledge of Toro/RainBird/Hunterirrigation systems, equipment,and repairs
• Knowledge of 2-wire irrigation systems, Lynx central control, and pumping systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move,pushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of50lbs.
• Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, courts,etc.inall weather
• Bending, pushing,pullingand twistingthroughouttheir regular work duties
• The team member will be operating equipment throughout their regular work duties
• The team member will be working with chemicals including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers
• Hand digging may berequiredfor sports field repairs

About IMG Academy

About IMG Academy IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing p ... Show more Show less