Athletics and Recreation Turf Manager
Core
Manage, prepare, and maintain athletic fields and outdoor recreation spaces to ensure safe, competition-ready conditions for varsity athletics, intramurals, and campus events.
Role type
Senior IC turf and grounds management lead
Builds
Championship-level athletic fields and outdoor recreation surfaces
Domain
Higher education athletics + turf management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Turf management, landscape maintenance, equipment operation, staff supervision, pest control, snow removal, project planning, data tracking
Preferred skills
Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, forklift certification, aerial lift certification
Technologies
Scheduling software, maintenance tracking systems, computer systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of athletic field and outdoor recreation surface maintenance; Develop and execute field preparation plans aligned with athletic schedules; Coordinate and supervise staff; Monitor turf health and implement proactive maintenance strategies; Oversee snow removal and weather-related response; Collaborate with athletics staff and coaches; Assist in planning turf and landscape improvement projects; Maintain surrounding grounds including walkways and parking lots; Research and implement new turf management techniques.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC