Senior Sports Field & Grounds Coordinator

Senior Sports Field & Grounds Coordinator Position Description Supports the maintenance and upkeep of fields and grounds, including mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, debris removal, and ensuring pathways and common areas are clean and safe. Helps prepare fields for practices, walkthroughs, and special events, including field painting and layout. Supports irrigation operation, troubleshooting, and repairs, monitors turf health, and identifies wear, stress, or pest issues. Assists with aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and fertilization; operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment and tools; and implements landscaping plans and seasonal maintenance schedules to enhance the appearance and health of the grounds. Essential Functions Perform turf maintenance operations such as reel mowing, edging, line trimming, field painting, and debris removal. Assist in preparation and recovery of fields for team use and special events. Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required. Support all phases of athletic field maintenance including aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and fertilization. Calibrate and maintain application equipment such as sprayers, spreaders, and other turf management tools to ensure accurate fertilizer, pesticide, and seed application rates. Monitor, maintain, and assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repairs. Complete projects and daily tasks within established timelines. Evaluate and anticipate field conditions based on usage, weather, and agronomic factors to maintain safe and playable surfaces. Assist with synthetic turf maintenance and repairs. Perform landscape operations as needed, including rotary mowing, edging, line trimming, tree/shrub pruning, landscape bed upkeep, and physical/mechanical debris removal. Management Responsibilities This position does not manage employees. Non-Essential Functions Support event setup and breakdown, including non-football events. Assist with special projects, including facility improvements and landscape enhancements. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills & Abilities Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams. Manage time and resources efficiently. Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy. Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Adapt to a fast‑paced, changing environment. Experience & Education 3–5+ years of experience in turfgrass or athletic field maintenance. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field preferred; comparable professional experience may be considered. Ability to obtain and maintain a Florida Pesticide Applicator License. Experience in athletic field maintenance, preferably at collegiate or professional level. Experience in landscape maintenance operations. Capability to operate turf maintenance equipment including reel mowers, rotary mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, edgers, line trimmers, and blowers. Experience in irrigation maintenance and repairs. Technical Knowledge Knowledge of turfgrass management practices. Understanding of sports field playability and safety standards. Familiarity with field painting techniques and layout accuracy. Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and turf health monitoring. Understanding of soil moisture management and drainage principles. Knowledge of synthetic turf maintenance. Physical Fitness Standards Lift over 50 pounds. Perform occasional physical tasks while working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat. Bend, stoop, reach, twist, and kneel. Push and pull objects weighing over 20 pounds. Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, or technology (including heavy machinery, forklifts, golf carts, vehicles). Work in noisy environments. Equal Opportunity Employer Buccaneers Team LLC (the “Club”) provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Disclaimer This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Club reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Club’s business, competitive considerations, or the work environment. Accommodations Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening. At-Will Employment The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning the Club has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause. 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