ASSISTANT STADIUM MANAGER-FOOTBALL, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA , FL

Position Title: ASSISTANT STADIUM MANAGER-FOOTBALL, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA , FL  

SSC Services for Education  is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. 

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider . As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. 

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on us.fitly.work. 

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing maintenance schedules for Football Practice Facility, including fertility, irrigation, mowing, aerification, topdressing, overseeding, pest management, painting, field setup, and post-event recovery.
• Support the Grounds Manager in maintaining athletic fields in accordance with NCAA, NFHS, professional league, conference, and institutional standards.
• Coordinate daily field operations to ensure fields are safe, visually appealing, and prepared for practices, games, and special events.
• Maintain regular communication with coaches, athletic administrators, event staff, and vendors regarding field conditions and operational needs.
• Assist in the development and management of annual operating budgets, including monitoring labor, materials, equipment, and contracted service expenses.
• Track and maintain accurate records of departmental expenditures, labor utilization, pesticide applications, fertilizer applications, irrigation activities, and inventory.
• Coordinate Football Stadium setups and conversions, including game markings, logos, equipment placement, and post-event breakdown.
• Assist in planning and executing Football Field renovation projects including sod replacement, laser grading, drainage improvements, irrigation upgrades, and turf establishment projects.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans for severe weather, natural disasters, and other operational disruptions.
• Follow and enforce standard operating procedures, quality assurance standards, and departmental safety protocols.
• Assist with training and supervising full-time, part-time, seasonal, and student employees in proper turf management practices, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Promote and implement environmentally responsible turfgrass management practices utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and sustainable management practices.
• Maintain detailed records of pest monitoring, pesticide applications, fertilizer applications, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on irrigation systems.
• Assist with irrigation scheduling, system inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and water conservation efforts.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and institutional regulations.
• Maintain continuing education credits and professional certifications through attendance at industry training programs, conferences, and educational events.
• Serve as acting manager in the absence of the Grounds Manager when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Sports Turf Management, or a closely related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of athletic field, sports turf, golf course, or grounds management experience.

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SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at  SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.