About the Role
Kennesaw State University (KSU) is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 50,000 students worldwide. With a commitment to academic excellence, research, and community partnership, KSU provides a dynamic and inclusive environment for learning and career development.
Job ID: 297990
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Summary
Responsible for the leadership, planning, and execution of all athletic field operations to ensure safe, high quality, and regulation compliant playing surfaces for all athletic programs and special events. Oversees comprehensive turf maintenance programs, staff and budget management, and vendor partnerships while ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, university, and University System of Georgia policies, procedures, regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a comprehensive turf maintenance program including fertilization schedule and cultural practices
Oversees all aspects of athletics fields management including field lining and logo painting according to specifications of each sport
Responsible for budget management, forecasting and financial processes
Responsible for the management of equipment, such as tractors, mowers, game supplies, turf materials, etc.
Manages the hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of assigned staff and turf maintenance crews
Coordinates regular inspections of playing surfaces to identify and address any safety hazards or maintenance needs. Enforce safety protocols and standards set by the NCAA
Leads all event preparation and ensures all fields meet the specific sport requirements for games and special events and optimal playing conditions to prevent injuries
Serves as the administrator of special projects, overseeing field conversions, new installations, and/or major renovations
Oversees vendor performance to ensure timely and effective fulfillment of responsibilities, guaranteeing that all playing surfaces are maintained in excellent condition
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Other Required Qualifications
Current valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Sports Turf Managers Association certification
Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in groundskeeping, turf management, landscaping and/or lawn care business or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Preferred Experience
NCAA turf management experience.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
MVR
9 Panel Lab Drug Test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].
Other Information
This is a supervisory position and does not have any financial responsibilities. This position requires driving. This role is considered a position of trust. This position may travel from 1% to 24% of the time.