Assistant Sports Field Manager Job at Colorado State University in Fort Collins

Overview

Posting Detail Information

Working Title: Assistant Sports Field Manager

Location: Fort Collins, CO 80523

Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person

Type of Position: Full-time

Classification Title: Grounds & Nursery II

Posting Number: 202500098P

Position Type: State Classified

Open Date: 09/26/2025

Close Date: 10/09/2025

Salary: $3,844 to $4,613 Monthly

Employee Benefits: Colorado State University offers a benefits package and a collaborative environment designed to support work-life balance.

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Description of Work Unit

This work unit provides landscaping services, care, renovation, repair and maintenance of all grounds at Colorado State University. Position also provides maintenance for all athletic fields and surrounding areas.

Position Summary

This position provides maintenance for all athletic fields and surrounding areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in athletic field maintenance, management, and support.

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Turf Management or closely related field
• Experience with a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I or professional sports team
• Sports Field Management Association member
• Experience with baseball/softball infields and pitching clay
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs
• Familiar with the maintenance of turf equipment
• Event preparation
• Strong customer service skills
• Directly related state service experience

Essential Job Duties

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance of all sports surfaces including natural and synthetic turf, infield dirt, and track surfaces. Monitors, schedules, and repairs irrigation system. Calculates amount of fertilizer needed and applies to fields. Measures and paints athletic fields. Operates turf equipment including reel and rotary mowers, bunker rakes, tractors, aerators, rollers, seeders, etc. Identifies problem areas and recommends/implements appropriate actions to resolve. Coordinates with coaches and administrators. Provides support for athletic events. (60% of time)
• Assist with maintenance of turfgrass, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials. Identifies disease, insects, and other plant issues. Mixes and applies pesticides. Prunes and mulches trees and shrubs. Performs landscape and facility clean up. (20% of time)
• Performs campus and athletic field snow removal using truck, tractor, and utility vehicle mounted brooms and plows, snow blowers, and hand shoveling. (10% of time)
• Serve as a work leader over student workers. Hire and train new employees. Plan, coordinate, and assign work activities. Establish work standards and monitor progress, timeliness, and accuracy of work. Ensure compliance with Facilities Management policies and procedures, including use of PPE and safe operation of all equipment for all employees. (5% of time)
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of all equipment. Monitors equipment for potential problems. (5% of time)

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants: Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each experience. The Work Experience is the primary document for qualification evaluation. Do not rely on resumes alone. Transcripts may be required for degree verification. Applicants may redact age-related information. Applications marked incomplete will be removed from consideration.

Resumes: Resumes may be used for evaluation after minimum qualifications are screened; resumes are not a substitute for a completed application unless the posting specifies otherwise.

Notes: Appointments may be made from an eligible list or by other means. The CSU selection process may include exams and interviews. Updates to application status are sent by email. For current/former State employees, ensure your entire work history is indicated in the State Classified System for proper step-pay calculations.

Department Contact Information: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, athr_ta@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or FAQs.

EEO Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Background Check Policy CSU conducts background checks for finalists before a final offer; the scope varies by position and may include criminal history, motor vehicle history, and education verification.

Employment and Appeal Rights If eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board within 10 days of notice. Details and procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

Supplemental Questions

• Please provide a detailed description of your Sports Turf Experience. Include responsibilities, types of Sports Turf, equipment and procedures used, and any other pertinent information.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter