Turf & Fields Manager - Grounds Team Lead

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Sports Fields Manager to lead our Grounds team on the IMG Academy campus.

You will supervise staff, coordinate turf maintenance, and oversee irrigation and equipment operations to ensure field readiness for practices and events. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sports field maintenance, strong leadership, and the ability to work year-round outdoors, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Leadership and supervision experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, supervising staff.
• Plan, assign, and review daily grounds maintenance tasks.
• Support annual cultural practices for turf and golf academy fields.
• Communicate with managers and events staff for scheduling.
• Maintain timesheets, emails, and eLearning requirements.
• Assist in irrigation repairs and chemical applications as needed.
• Operate irrigation systems (Toro Lynx) and schedule watering.
• Inventory tools and keep spaces clean and organized.
• Work outdoors year-round in all conditions.
• Perform duties of field setup for sports and academy events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Supervision

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS/BS Turf Management Certificate

Tools

Toro Lynx

Lynx Central Control

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Sports Fields Manager to lead our Grounds team on the IMG Academy campus.

You will supervise staff, coordinate turf maintenance, and oversee irrigation and equipment operations to ensure field readiness for practices and events. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sports field maintenance, strong leadership, and the ability to work year-round outdoors, including evenings and weekends.