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.

Oak View Group is currently searching for a full-time Sports Turf Manager for the Grounds Department at Subaru Park, home to the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer and the Philadelphia Union II. The Grounds Department is responsible for the upkeep of Subaru Park, WSFS Bank Sportsplex, The Union Powerplant, and surrounding landscapes.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $23.87.

Benefits 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 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until 12/31/2024.

● The Sports Turf Manager will lead a crew of FT and PT staff to maintain 5 Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass pitches, 4 artificial fields and all surrounding landscapes.
● Scout for disease and insect issues on fields and in landscapes
● Assist the Head Sports Turf Manager with implementing the agronomic program toinclude, mowing, field painting, fertilizing, aeration, topdressing, and pesticide applications
● Oversee MLS Pitch Testing Program
● Responsible for painting and field setup for all outside events at the Sportsplex
● Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment

● Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred.
● Experience with professional or college sports preferred
● Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have a sense of accountability.
● Ability to work productively under pressure and be consistently proactive.
● Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays when required. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

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.

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.