Temporary Athletics Sports Turf Managers

University of North Carolina Wilmington   Wilmington, NC   Full-time     Sports and Recreation / Fitness
Posted on April 13, 2024
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University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with over 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Athletics - 25900

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/29848

Vacancy Number

TSP5255PST

Working Title

Temporary Athletics Sports Turf Managers

Job Title

Temp Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Athletics

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Temporary Athletics Sports Turf Managers

This position is responsible for the landscape, maintenance, and turf grass program (natural and artificial) management for the Athletics Department. This includes all athletic fields and surrounding grounds including Brooks Field, UNCW Baseball Practice Field, Boseman Field, UNCW Soccer Stadium, UNCW Soccer Practice Field, and Harold Greene Track Complex.

Responsibilities include:

· This position will fill a need for temporary work involving the upkeep and minor maintenance of an assigned area within athletic areas.

· This position typically assists permanent athletic staff with mowing of athletic fields and common spaces, trimming grass, blowing, edging walks and driveways. Also assist with dirt infield maintenance that may include dragging, watering and fixing dirt areas on fields.

· Perform general grounds maintenance to include trash pick-up, new landscaping, irrigation installation, edging, pruning, mowing and general manicuring of all athletic areas.

· This role may perform other manual tasks as assigned.

· Possible Game management for UNCW Baseball and Softball; field lining, field maintenance, field repair, irrigation management and waste management.

Note – some weekend and evening work might be required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends.
  • Some Turf degree of horticulter, turf management or related field
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

· High school diploma or equivalency.

· Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends.

· Ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work

· A working knowledge of landscape maintenance and the ability to operate small equipment

· Ability to follow directions and learn new skills while on the job

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

As needed basis – usually weekend or evening hours

Work Days

Varies by events

Hours Per Week

Intermittent, occasional work for events

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

03/12/2024

Job Closing Date

06/30/2024

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

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