Sports Field Manager

ABM•Miami, FL

24d

About The Position

The Sports Field Manager oversees maintenance and operations for athletic fields and surrounding grounds. This hands-on management role is responsible for field upkeep, staff supervision, and maintaining high-quality playing conditions. The manager leads field maintenance, manages equipment and budgets, oversees renovations and event setups, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and communicates with clients to resolve service issues. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, supervisory experience, a valid driver’s license, and experience or background in NFHS, NCAA, or professional sports field management. Physical work includes lifting up to 80 pounds and regular standing, walking, climbing, and equipment handling. The work environment includes outdoor weather, machinery, chemicals, and moderate noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Supervisory experience and a background in NFHS, NCAA, or professional sports field management.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in varying outdoor conditions.
Regular standing, walking, climbing, and equipment handling.
Experience in sports field and turf maintenance, including baseball and softball field mowing and maintenance.
Experience operating reel mowers and other turf equipment.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and performing basic repairs on irrigation systems.
Experience with clay work, infield maintenance, and building, repairing, and maintaining pitching mounds and base areas.
Experience with field topdressing and turf renovation, fertilization, and general turf-care practices.
Knowledge of turf chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and their proper application.
Understanding of Florida turf pests and pest-control practices.
Basic turf science knowledge, including soil health, fertilization, pest management, and turf recovery.
Knowledge of grounds equipment care and preventive maintenance, sports facility safety requirements, and artificial turf maintenance.
Experience preparing fields for games, tournaments, practices, and special events.

Nice To Haves

Florida pesticide/applicator license; preferred and considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead daily sports field maintenance, including mowing, trimming, painting, edging, clay work, and snow and ice removal.
Supervise and train a team of 5–8 employees and conduct performance reviews.
Manage budgets, equipment, and inventory.
Oversee field conversions, renovations, and event setups.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Maintain NFHS standards for football, soccer, baseball, and/or softball fields.
Conduct regular inspections and implement preventive maintenance.
Communicate with clients and promptly resolve service issues.