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Position: Coordinator – Sports Fields (Bank of America Stadium)
Department: Stadium Operations – Sports Field Management
Reporting Relationship: Manager - Sports Field Management
Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Position Summary
This role is responsible for the daily execution of the operational plans and procedures for all sporting fields at the facilities operated by Tepper Sports and Entertainment, including Bank of America Stadium.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure league compliance with NFL Field of Play Standards and mandatory practices through testing and recordkeeping.
- Execute alongside team of Coordinators, and Part-time staff for daily maintenance and field preparation.
- Collaborate with supervisor and manager to execute Agronomic, BMP, and IPM programs.
- Obtain and maintain a NCDOA Pesticide applicator's license and certification credits.
- Operate within the daily schedule of layout, painting, and conversions for Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games and matches.
- Carry out all daily operational plans, goals, and special projects set by the Manager.
- Operate field equipment including mowers, sprayers, tractors, paint machines.
- Calibrate and apply pesticides and fertilizers safely and effectively.
- Execute an established inclement weather plan to ensure player safety and operational readiness across properties.
- Maintain safe, organized, and functional work areas.
- Other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3+ Years Experience in the Turfgrass Management Industry.
- Experience working in teams that support sports field operations.
- Ability to comprehend Agronomic, Best Management, IPM Plans.
- Ability to execute multi-Sport field painting, field layout and measurement, and event preparation.
- Basic knowledge of pesticide and fertilizer calibration and application.
- Experience operating sports field equipment.
- Basic knowledge of Sports Field Management, cultural practices and Design.
- Must obtain and maintain a NC Pesticide applicator’s license within one year.
- Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems under supervision.
- Ability to work in the evenings, weekends, and event schedules, including Carolina Panther games and Charlotte FC matches.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screens and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Essential Traits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to participate in a collaborative team environment that upholds our core values of accountability, courage, excellence, impact, inclusion, and passion.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to communicate with organizational leadership.
- Highly motivated, positive team player with the ability to perform well under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable when preparing for sporting and live events.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- High level of professionalism and accountability.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with care.
- Detail and results oriented.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
- Computer-based desk work.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Operation of heavy machinery.
- Operation of hand tools and equipment.
Work Environment
- This position operates primarily outdoors and occasionally within a stadium environment, sometimes in inclement weather. This role is fast paced, with schedules that are subject to change.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
