Assistant Turf Manager

Department: Athletics

Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Assistant Turf Manager position will assist in the maintenance of athletic turf-grass for all athletic venues to include synthetic fields. This position is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of athletic venues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of sports turf to include: maintenance of turf-grass and grounds to established standards, general maintenance and landscape of all athletic venues (game fields, practice fields, synthetic fields, tennis courts, common areas, etc.)
• Responsible for the maintenance schedule of all equipment to ensure life capacity of equipment
• Assist in the ordering and scheduling of overseeding, spraying, etc for all turf-grass of athletic venues
• Assist in the scheduling of maintenance of artificial surfaces at athletic venues
• Prepare fields for practice and games
• Responsible for the daily cleaning of athletic venues; including but not limited to; the bleachers, stands, dugouts, and common area
• Maintain a valid NC Class A drivers license
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, to include the wearing of proper safety and protective equipment as required
• Other job-related duties, activities, and responsibilities may change or be assigned by the Director of Sports Turf or the Deputy AD, COO at any time, with or without notice
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including Title IX and Information Security such as FERPA and other state and federal mandates

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required (can be obtained within six months of employment)
• At least two (2) years of experience in field maintenance, previous experience with turf, horticulture, and/or landscape maintenance and trade school education are desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with initiative and self direction
• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups
• Responsible, dependable and conscientious
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with coaches, faculty/ staff, students, university officials and the public
• Ability to function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Exercise good judgment in new, and/or stressful situations
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours, including holidays
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

To Apply For This Position:

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at or email Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.