Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Grounds and Turf Management

Title: Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Grounds and Turf Management

Agency: DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Location: Norfolk, VA

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Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

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Job Description:
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletics Director - Facilities and Operations. This individual will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day maintenance, long- and short-term planning and preparation for all ODU Athletics sports fields, grounds, and landscaping within all athletic facilities including competition fields, practice fields and common areas both artificial and natural.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent related experience.
VDACS Registered Technician preferred and / or Certified Fertilizer Applicator preferred or ability to achieve within 6 months of employment. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Several years of experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level
Experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field maintenance equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, top dressers, trailers, and field lining equipment; strong interpersonal and communication skills
Personnel management and ability to work with a diverse group of employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in budget management