Sports Fields Manager

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches Position Summary: Responsible for training, leading, organizing, supervising, and working with sports fields and academy golf grounds teams on the IMG Academy campus. As an active member of the grounds team, this person will direct the activities of the staff while having functional and operational knowledge of various equipment, athletic fields, and turf/grass maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of progressive experience in sports field maintenance
Some leadership experience
Strong communication and leadership skills
Must be a detail-oriented self-starter
Ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision
Ability to work outdoors 365 days a year in all conditions
Ability to be flexible and maintain organization in a changing environment
General knowledge of field dimensions for all levels of various sports
Computer literacy
Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

AS/BS degree or Turf Management Certificate
Bilingual
Have or obtain FL pesticide license within 90 days of employment
Weed identification and management
Unit of measure knowledge and conversions
Knowledge of Toro/RainBird/Hunter irrigation systems, equipment, and repairs
Knowledge of 2-wire irrigation systems, Lynx central control, and pumping systems

Responsibilities

Assist in hiring, training, developing, mentoring, supervising, and providing feedback to sports fields and golf academy grounds staff
Plan, assign, and review daily work activities such as mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning etc.
Assist Academy Grounds Superintendent in planning, scheduling, and performing annual cultural practices including aerification, verticutting, topdressing, etc.
Communicate with program managers and event staff to gain knowledge of upcoming practices and events for scheduling purposes
Frequent use of a computer for weekly timesheets, performance reviews, emails, and eLearning requirements
Assist in irrigation related repairs, chemical/fertilizer applications, and lining of sports fields in the absence of the respective staff members, or when additional personnel are needed to complete a task
Operate irrigation system and schedule watering using Toro Lynx central control, Lynx Mobile, and push-button radio controllers
Properly inventory and stock all parts, products, and tools used by the sports field staff
Keeps related tools and spaces clean and organized
Incorporate safe work practices in job related activities
Operation of mowing equipment, utility vehicles, rollers, tractors, spray equipment, skid steers, rotary spreaders, hand paint machines, and power hand tools is expected
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Academy Grounds Superintendent which may include daily preparation and set up of sports fields and/or golf academy