Director, Field Operations

DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS LLC • Manchester, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are seeking a motivated, hard-working Director of Field Operations to manage, plan, and implement the maintenance and agronomic program for Delta Dental Stadium. The outfield playing surface and warning track were recently renovated with new USGA sand and Profile soil amendment, Tuckahoe gameday bluegrass, and new Hunter irrigation heads.

The Director oversees the field operations department, plans projects and outside events, manages budgets and materials, and hires, trains, and schedules staff. The role also requires maintaining effective relationships and communicating clearly with employees, coaches, players, and outside vendors. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain the appropriate local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire and comply with laws and regulations governing fertilizer use and storage. The position calls for knowledge of USGA sand-based rootzones and professional-level management strategies for sand-based athletic fields. Diamond Baseball Holdings offers competitive benefits packages and national support through its network of clubs.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of USGA sand-based rootzones and the management strategies associated with professional-level sand-based athletic fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the proper local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire.
• Follow laws and regulations regarding fertilizer use and storage.
• Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and implement the maintenance and agronomic program for Delta Dental Stadium.
• Mow, fertilize, maintain and rebuild pitching mounds and home plate areas, drag and manage moisture in the infield skin, mark and edge the field, aerate, topdress, verticut, replace sod, and tarp.
• Provide administrative and managerial oversight of the department.
• Plan projects and outside events.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting, including approving payroll and payroll allocation, and keep equipment and irrigation in good working order.
• Hire, train, and schedule staff for events and organize their daily work list.
• Manage materials inventory.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors.
• Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players.
• Obtain and maintain the proper local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire and follow laws and regulations regarding fertilizer use and storage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages
• National support through Diamond Baseball Holdings' network of clubs
• Professional growth, development, and career advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-oriented environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed