Coordinator Turf & Grounds | Full-Time | Snapdragon Stadium

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Fields & Grounds, the Coordinator will assist in the overall field maintenance including all playing surfaces, and stadium grounds. The coordinator with support the team in the absence of the Director of Turf & Grounds and Manager of Turf and Grounds. This is an hourly paid position.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $28.00. 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 16, 2025.

About the Venue

Snapdragon Stadium is a 35,000-seat multipurpose venue that serves as the home for San Diego State University football, San Diego Wave FC (NWSL soccer), San Diego Legion (MLR rugby), San Diego FC (MLS) major concerts and festivals, professional sports, motorsports, international soccer, high school sports, entertainment events and private special events. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the field preparation for Concerts, Events, Soccer, Rugby, San Diego State Football, and other College Athletics.
• Organization and cleanliness of the grounds shop.
• Preparation for games and other stadium events.
• Field cleanup and repair following games.
• Safe Operation of grounds equipment.
• Set up and removal of grow and rain tarps.
• Ability to use focus on a speaker using verbal and non-verbal clues to understand their message, comprehend the information and respond thoughtfully.
• Creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.
• Ability to work potential overnight field conversions & concerts

Qualifications

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Follow explicit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Turfgrass knowledge & experience is preferred
• Prior field painting experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to obtain applicators license
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. 
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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