IMG Academy
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Landscape Manager The Landscape Manager will be responsible for training, leading, organizing, supervising and working with landscape and grounds team on the IMG Academy campus. As an active member of the grounds team this person will direct the activities of the team while having functional and operational knowledge in a variety of equipment, horticulture, irrigation, land site characteristics (including drainage and water retention), and in turf/grass growth and maintenance.
Position Responsibilities
Directs the landscape staff daily/weekly schedule to include activities such as mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
Plan, assign and review work activities of assigned crew
Train landscape crew in proper techniques and procedures in the use of tools, equipment, and chemical/fertilizer applications
Supervises, plans and organizes the employees on a daily basis
Oversees operation of power equipment, verifying equipment is handled and maintained in a safe and proper operating condition
Completes the necessary oversight on time sheets, work orders, etc.
Educates employees in a safe and productive manner.
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
Maintains tools and equipment
Oversees chemical/fertilizer applications
Scheduling inspections and repairs of irrigation system
Other essential tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
AS or BS degree, Agronomy or relevant area or equivalent experience
Turf degree or certificate
Must have or obtain FL pesticide license within 90 days of employment
Progressive experience with grounds/landscaping maintenance
Experience leading and supervising a team
Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate machinery – mowers, line trimmers, blowers, edgers, etc., tractor, front end loaders, etc.
Experience and knowledge of including cultural practices, fertility, mowing heights and mowing frequency
Knowledge of irrigation system and repairs
Must be a self-starter and proactive
Demonstrated experience with landscaping, grounds keeping or turf management
Ability to work outdoors 365 days a year
Ability to perform routine maintenance repairs
Preferred Skills
Turfgrass management
3-5 years’ experience in turfgrass management
Bilingual
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, courts, etc. in all weather
Ability to work weekends and evenings
Active movement within a campus setting, both indoors and outdoors
High levels of energy and regular bending, pushing, pulling and twisting
Working with mechanical equipment and handling chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
and more
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get To Know Us Better www.imgacademy.com
www.imgacademy.com/careers
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Landscape Manager The Landscape Manager will be responsible for training, leading, organizing, supervising and working with landscape and grounds team on the IMG Academy campus. As an active member of the grounds team this person will direct the activities of the team while having functional and operational knowledge in a variety of equipment, horticulture, irrigation, land site characteristics (including drainage and water retention), and in turf/grass growth and maintenance.
Position Responsibilities
Directs the landscape staff daily/weekly schedule to include activities such as mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
Plan, assign and review work activities of assigned crew
Train landscape crew in proper techniques and procedures in the use of tools, equipment, and chemical/fertilizer applications
Supervises, plans and organizes the employees on a daily basis
Oversees operation of power equipment, verifying equipment is handled and maintained in a safe and proper operating condition
Completes the necessary oversight on time sheets, work orders, etc.
Educates employees in a safe and productive manner.
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
Maintains tools and equipment
Oversees chemical/fertilizer applications
Scheduling inspections and repairs of irrigation system
Other essential tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
AS or BS degree, Agronomy or relevant area or equivalent experience
Turf degree or certificate
Must have or obtain FL pesticide license within 90 days of employment
Progressive experience with grounds/landscaping maintenance
Experience leading and supervising a team
Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate machinery – mowers, line trimmers, blowers, edgers, etc., tractor, front end loaders, etc.
Experience and knowledge of including cultural practices, fertility, mowing heights and mowing frequency
Knowledge of irrigation system and repairs
Must be a self-starter and proactive
Demonstrated experience with landscaping, grounds keeping or turf management
Ability to work outdoors 365 days a year
Ability to perform routine maintenance repairs
Preferred Skills
Turfgrass management
3-5 years’ experience in turfgrass management
Bilingual
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to work on various indoor and outdoor surfaces including grass, turf, courts, etc. in all weather
Ability to work weekends and evenings
Active movement within a campus setting, both indoors and outdoors
High levels of energy and regular bending, pushing, pulling and twisting
Working with mechanical equipment and handling chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
and more
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get To Know Us Better www.imgacademy.com
www.imgacademy.com/careers
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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