Sports Turf Field Ops Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,807 - 34,853; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Lexington, KY, seeks a Sports Turf Manager Assistant for maintaining sports turf at various athletic facilities. Responsibilities include supervising part-time staff, operating turf equipment, and communicating with coaches about conditions. Candidates must have a BA and relevant experience, be capable of lifting 50 lbs, and obtain necessary licensing within 6 months. The role requires overtime and adherence to NCAA and university policies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of required related experience in sports turf management.
• Category 3 Licensing & Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily sports turf operations at athletic complexes.
• Supervise part-time employees in maintaining sports fields.
• Monitor weather and playing conditions for safety.

Skills

Supervision of part-time employees

Operating sports turf equipment

Landscape maintenance

Fertilizer application

Communication with coaches

Troubleshooting facility issues

Logistics coordination

Education

BA

Tools

Sports turf equipment

Job description

A higher education institution in Lexington, KY, seeks a Sports Turf Manager Assistant for maintaining sports turf at various athletic facilities. Responsibilities include supervising part-time staff, operating turf equipment, and communicating with coaches about conditions. Candidates must have a BA and relevant experience, be capable of lifting 50 lbs, and obtain necessary licensing within 6 months. The role requires overtime and adherence to NCAA and university policies.