Sports Turf & Grounds Manager — Hybrid Leader

Boston Unity Soccer Club LLC; Foxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Access to matches

Job summary

Boston Unity Soccer Club LLC in Foxborough, MA is hiring a Manager of Sports Turf & Grounds to lead daily maintenance of training surfaces at the Brockton Performance Center. You will coordinate with coaching staff on pitch prep, irrigation, and equipment positioning, and supervise the Grounds team across on-site and remote work arrangements.

The role requires 3+ years of turf experience, a turf science degree, and a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Science or related pitch and/or 3+ years of high-level turfgrass experience, preferably in sports turf.
• Experience managing sand-based root zones and cool-season grasses, including Bluegrass and Ryegrass.
• Familiar with platforms like Google Workspace, Zoom, and SLACK.
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain one natural pitch with SubAir hydronic undersoil heating, ¾ natural pitch with drainage, three artificial turf pitches, and an artificial bubble dome.
• Execute turf care routines: mowing, line painting, spraying, fertilization, aeration, seeding, brushing/blowing, debris clearance, and landscape upkeep.
• Proactively monitor, diagnose, and address turf health concerns, including pest pressure, disease, environmental stress, and wear patterns, with actionable plans.
• Regularly perform surface testing to gather data on pitch quality and to drive maintenance strategies.
• Communicate with Coaching and Sporting Staff prior to and during training sessions for pitch preparation, irrigation management, and equipment positioning, if needed.
• Lead and manage full‑time and part‑time Grounds team members while respecting every other staff member and department across the organization.
• Collaborate with vendors and sales representatives to manage product deliveries and external services.
• Perform preventative maintenance on turf equipment for operational readiness.
• Assist with events hosted on artificial turf surfaces and inside the bubble dome through grooming, painting, cleaning, and equipment setup.
• Manage winter operations, including snow clearing across driveways, parking areas, and player entrances.
• Support additional responsibilities as assigned to advance Legacy’s commitment to growing women’s soccer and building a championship‑caliber organization.
• Opportunity to assist with matchday operations and special events at White Stadium once completed.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Google Workspace

Zoom

Slack

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Science or related field

Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License

Tools

SubAir irrigation

Job description

Boston Unity Soccer Club LLC in Foxborough, MA is hiring a Manager of Sports Turf & Grounds to lead daily maintenance of training surfaces at the Brockton Performance Center. You will coordinate with coaching staff on pitch prep, irrigation, and equipment positioning, and supervise the Grounds team across on-site and remote work arrangements.

The role requires 3+ years of turf experience, a turf science degree, and a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License within six months.