Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Grounds and Turf Management

Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Grounds and Turf Management (GP611A)

ODU is seeking candidates for a Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Grounds and Turf Management (full-time, 12 month) position. 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.

Required Education: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent related experience.

Required Qualifications:

· 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

Conditions of Employment: This position must be able to work nights and weekends.

Review Date: This position is open until filled. To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21348.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.