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Director, Field Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
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Job Description

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a professional minor league baseball team affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays. They play their home games at the Delta Dental Stadium, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and are well-known for their commitment to providing an engaging fan experience and maintaining top-notch facilities. As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Fisher Cats benefit from a vast national network of clubs and receive comprehensive support, allowing them to offer competitive benefits packages and career development opportunities for their staff. Their organization blends professional sports excellence with strong community ties and consistent operational standards, making them... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 to 5 plus years of relevant experience in turf management or related field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days
  • Knowledge of professional standards in sports turf maintenance
  • Strong organizational and managerial skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and game days
  • Physical capability to perform labor-intensive tasks
  • Valid driver's license for equipment operation

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in agronomy, horticulture, turf management, or related field preferred
  • 3 to 5 plus years of relevant experience in sports turf management
  • Strong knowledge of USGA sand based rootzones
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Experience with budget preparation and resource management
  • Familiarity with irrigation systems and turf maintenance equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Valid local fertilizer applicator license or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job Duties

  • General duties include, but are not limited to mowing, fertilizing, maintaining and rebuilding pitching mounds and home plate areas, dragging and moisture management of infield skin, field marking, edging, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, replacing sod, and tarping
  • Administrative and managerial oversight of the department
  • Planning for projects and outside events
  • Budgeting and forecasting, including approving payroll and payroll allocation for keeping equipment and irrigation in good working order
  • Hiring, training, and scheduling staff for events and organizing daily work list for staff
  • Managing materials inventory
  • Managing relationships with outside vendors
  • Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players
  • Must obtain and maintain proper local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire date and follow all laws and regulations regarding fertilizer use and storage
  • Must have knowledge of USGA sand based rootzones and the management strategies associated with sand based athletic fields at the professional level
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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