Director of Sports Turf Operations

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Sports Turf Operations is responsible for performing a variety of duties to include oversight of the sports turf operations unit, exterior landscaping, and fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Ability to work irregular hours including some nights, weekends, holidays required.

Requirements

• B.S. in Science, Turf Grass science, Biology, Sports Management, or related field
• At least (7) seven years’ experience in athletic field and turf management
• At least (3) years’ experience in supervisory/leadership capacity
• Ability to operate motor vehicle
• Ability to operate a wide variety of commercial grade turf and lawn care equipment
• Ability to forecast an annual budget
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing multiple NCAA caliber fields across multiple sports
• At least (5) years’ experience in supervisory/leadership capacity
• Arkansas certified pesticide license in the categories necessary to meet all EPA and State laws and regulations pertaining to Sports Turf Management or the ability to obtain within six months of employment

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the sports turf operations unit
• Exterior landscaping
• Fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director