About USF Athletics
The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF.
Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.
About the Role
Responsibilities
- Assists Manager of Athletics Grounds in the day to day operation and management of the grounds crew, including but not limited to the following: mowing, painting, infield maintenance and mound/home plate repair.
- Responsible for providing specific direction to the grounds crew or temporary employees regarding work performed and the timeliness of completion.
- Oversees the field maintenance and detailing activities of grounds crew as well as performing landscaping duties.
- Assumes the responsibility for the entire turf operation in the Manager of Athletics Fields absence.
- Coordinates preventative maintenance program for turf, turf equipment, mowing, watering, pesticides and fertilizer schedules.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the proper IPM practices, turf fertility programs, irrigation management for each USF Athletics Facility and overall annual budget.
- Concentration on assigned area management during NCAA baseball/softball season and for all other intercollegiate athletic events.
- Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- The position requires master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience and valid Florida driver's license.
- Directly related career experience may be substituted for the degree
- requirements on a year for year basis.
BENEFITS TO WORKING AT USF
At USF, we understand that a competitive benefits package is important to attracting and retaining top talent. That’s why we offer a benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Our goal is to help our employees achieve a work-life balance and enhance their overall well-being while being a productive member of the USF community. You can review our entire benefits package through our website.
STATE BENEFITS
Insurance premiums primarily covered by USF with low contributions and deductibles. Multiple retirement plans available including Florida Retirement System.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive 10 Paid Holidays plus an extended winter break. They also accrue time off for sick and annual leave, which can be rolled over year-to-year up to certain limits.
TUITION WAIVERS
USF provides tuition waivers for the majority of courses and programs at the university. This benefit can also be applied for dependents in many cases.
DISCOUNTS
USF partners with many companies and organizations to provide discounts on goods, services, entertainment, and more for employees!