Stadium Operations - Head Turf Manager

Position Profile: Head Groundskeeper

Department: Stadium Operations

Reports to: Director of Turf Management

Supervises: Full Time/PT/Seasonal Grounds Crew Staff

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of growing and maintaining all game and practice playing surfaces for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club in world-class condition.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically update annual plans for growing natural turf at Arrowhead Stadium, The University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex and the Chiefs training camp facility at Missouri Western State University.

• Manage the set-up of the playing field for all NFL games as well as other special events at Arrowhead.  (i.e. concerts, exhibits and soccer matches).

• Lead and direct grounds crew staff in order to maintain the playing and practice fields in optimal condition for playability, visibility and safety.

• Maintains green spaces in and around Arrowhead Stadium and The University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex.

• Possess and lead staff based on a solid understanding of the appropriate NFL operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills-Synthesize information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs and generates creative solutions.

• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully. Must be able to develop solutions quickly and effectively. Show flexibility in problem solving.

• Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share skills with others and recognizes training opportunities for staff.

• Oral Communications-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.

• Written Communications- Writes clearly and informatively.

• Leadership-Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well. Readily accepts feedback from others and provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Displays enthusiasm, passion and optimism.

• Innovation-Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

• Judgment-Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process.

• Motivation-Demonstrates excellent personal motivation and encourages others to be motivated and enthusiastic. Shows persistence and overcomes obstacles. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

• Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Must be able to walk long distances.

• Must be able to lift/carry objects weighing 50+ lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent desired.

• 5 years experience in turf management and growing natural sports fields.

• Expert knowledge of turf science and various cultivars of turf-grass.

• Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Management and experience in maintaining irrigation systems.

• Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations and emergency procedures established at the facility and governed by state and federal law.

• Experience maintaining artificial sports fields.

• Proven success at leading and motivating a team of staff.

• Experience working with professional or college sports required.

• Experience in professional or college football strongly preferred.

• Experience operating heavy equipment related to the turf grass industry.

Other details

• Job Family Stadium Operations

• Pay Type Salary

• Employment Indicator Manager

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• Kansas City, MO, USA