Athletic Grounds Manager – Golf and Recreation Tampa, FL

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ATHLETIC GROUNDS MANAGER- RECREATIONAL SPORTS- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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ATHLETIC GROUNDS MANAGER- RECREATIONAL SPORTS- 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.

SSCServices for Education isa 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.

The Grounds Manager of Recreational Sports will coordinate, supervise, and oversee all aspects of the recreational sports fields and the management that is included in scope of work as defined by contract – including being proactive in problem solving. Develops, oversees and implements budget and procurement process within established guidelines. Provide professional consultation or undertake lead role in athletic field / grounds renovation projects.

• Implement schedules for the management of athletic fields, including cultural management plan, set ups, stripping, after event field repairs.
• Maintain and conduct routine communication with Assistant Athletic Director
  -Grounds and necessary administrative groups.
• Assists with maintaining financial records of all funds and labor expenses for department.
• Assist in procurement of all materials required to administer a proven management program using approved vendors and within approved protocol.
• Field(s) set up and take down.
• Assist in development and implementation plans for emergency response due to inclement weather i.e. hurricane, tornado or other catastrophes.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures, follow all protocol and implement Quality Assurance plan.
• Implement training protocol for regulatory compliance, safety and technical needs. Document and record all training.
• Maintain impeccable records of all actions taken to manage identified pests/ abatement or application processes.
• Light maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in managing high profile athletic fields.
• Minimum of a two-year degree in Agronomy / Horticulture related field
• Good written (report writing) and oral communication (public speaking) skills.
• Efficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and/or other compatible programs.
• Ability to promote awareness to management program.
• Have or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain pesticide license within six months from hire in the following categories: core, turf, and ornamentals.

Associates atSSCare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

Compass Group is an equal opportunity…