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Director of Sports Turf

  • 496177
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Title: Director of Sports Turf

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Julian Morgan

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director of Sports Turf is responsible for all oversight of the Athletics Sports Turf areas on campus as well as athletic field setups and management, and specific maintenance of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: - Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred in Horticulture or in a related field is required.

Experience: - Three years of related experience in golf/sports turf/horticulture management is required. - Related experience in layout, design, and construction is strongly preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: - A valid state driver's license is required. - EPA pest control license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

  • 35% - Provides oversight for the Athletics Sports Turf areas on campus. - ()
  • 30% - Maintains overall university athletic field surfaces to meet NCAA competition guidelines for both player safety and field dimensions. Completes Athletic Field Set-ups/Game Management. - ()
  • 15% - Develop and Manage the Sports Turf Budget for Athletics, Campus Rec, and Model Fields - ()
  • 5% - Administer Sports Turf equipment lease contract in collaboration with our service provider such as John Deere. - ()
  • 5% - Manages the maintenance of sport-specific equipment and schedules work responsibilities for all direct reports. - ()
  • 5% - Oversees Special Projects. - ()
  • 5% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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