Field Operations Coordinator

Fayetteville Baseball Club - Fayetteville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Fayetteville, NC

About the position

As the Field Operations Coordinator, you will play a vital role in the Field Operations Team, contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of the professional baseball playing surface for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Baseball Club. This full-time position is essential for ensuring that the playing surface meets Major League standards and is recognized as best-in-class within Minor League Baseball. You will work closely with the Director of Field Operations to oversee the care, maintenance, and improvement of the field, ensuring it is always in optimal condition for professional baseball events. Your responsibilities will include daily infield maintenance, overseeing the mowing, fertilizing, and treatment of both grass and infield areas, and ensuring compliance with all regulations regarding the application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. You will also be responsible for preparing the field for game days, ensuring it is free from irregularities that could pose safety issues for players. In addition, you will assist in game day preparations, particularly in managing the field during inclement weather conditions. As a leader, you will hire, train, and evaluate field operations staff, ensuring they are proficient in using and troubleshooting the necessary equipment, including mowers, tractors, and irrigation systems. In the absence of the Director of Field Operations, you will take charge of all field activities and maintain effective communication with front office employees. This position requires a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to excel in the field of sports management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the playing surface is always in optimal condition for professional baseball events, including daily infield maintenance.
• Assist in the oversight of mowing, fertilizing, treating, and maintaining both the grass areas and infield areas of the ballpark.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the application of fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides.
• Prepare the field for game day, ensuring it is free from irregularities that may pose safety issues for players.
• Assist in oversight of game day preparations, taking appropriate precautions in the event of inclement weather conditions.
• Hire, train, and evaluate field operations staff.
• Proficiently use and troubleshoot mowers, tractors, irrigation systems, fertilizer and chemical applicators, and other equipment used in maintaining the field.
• In the absence of the Director of Field Operations, perform all field activities, supervise all staff, and communicate effectively with front office employees.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a professional or college baseball sports management professional.
• Proven leadership experience on the baseball field and in the sports field industry.
• History of successful sod installation work on short timeframes.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Proven experience working with baseball players, coaches, and baseball administrators on a day-to-day basis.
• 2+ years related experience with solid knowledge of turf maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment, and management of a baseball complex/stadium.
• Knowledge of practices and principles related to turf maintenance.
• 1+ years supervisory experience in a similar capacity.
• Pesticide license in turf/ornamental landscaping; Turf 3L Pesticide license preferred; knowledge of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills, strong work ethic, desire to excel, and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to direct and lead an assigned seasonal Field Operations staff.