Athletic Fields Lead

Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields, intramural fields, band fields, and practice fields as needed by performing skilled grounds repair and maintenance. This position requires extensive night and weekend work and flexible scheduling due to the impact of weather conditions on job duties. This position is considered essential and could require storm duty.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields within guidelines and standards set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Sun Belt Conference and the department.Prepares and maintains athletic fields and grounds by performing turf-grass management practices including: mowing, edging, laying sod, aerating, verti-cutting, topdressing, irrigation repairs, infield skin maintenance, as well as assisting with fertilizer, herbicide, and pest control applications.Supervises and participates in preparing sports fields for practice and scheduled game events.Supervises and participates in irrigation use, planning, and maintenance.Supervises and participates in the maintenance of assigned areas and in the daily picking up of trash and debris.Supervises and participates in the maintenance of equipment and makes repairs as required.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training in athletic field or grounds maintenance. Must have a valid driver’s license.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Preferred QualificationsAssociates or bachelors degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Science, or Soil Science and one to three years experience in collegiate or professional athletic field maintenance.

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