What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Facilities - Grounds Supervisor, OHP position at Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride?
TITLE: Grounds Supervisor, OHP
DEPARTMENT: Training Facilities
REPORTS TO: Head Groundskeeper, OHP
FLSA: Full-Time, Salary; Exempt
WHAT SETS YOU APART
We are seeking a Grounds Supervisor with a passion for maintaining pristine pitches that leave lasting impressions at our Orlando Health Training Grounds at Osceola Heritage Park. The role will play an integral part in maintaining multiple pitches for multiple teams. The ideal teammate is detail oriented and an excellent communicator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support maintenance of 4 natural grass fields, including but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding, re-sodding and line striping
- Assist in developing the annual facility operating budget with the Head Groundskeeper and manage day-to-day operations to ensure cost effectiveness
- Assist in implementation of an effective fertility, fungicide, and pest control program for Osceola Heritage Park, under the direction of the Head Groundskeeper
- Assist with research and procurement of equipment and supplies as needed
- Work with Sr. Event Manager to ensure all field conditions are met for third party events and venue field rentals
- Build effective and productive relationships within the organization, along with other employees, visitors, and staff
- Create and maintain good working relationships with all MLS, MLS Next Pro and MLS Next and coaches and soccer operations staff
- Assist with events at Inter & Co stadium as needed
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of grounds maintenance related work experience in soccer with at minimum of 1 year of leadership experience preferred.
- Candidate should possess or have the ability to obtain the Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Ability to operate turf related equipment (i.e., tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machine).
- Candidate must have strong leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and adapt to change.
- Ability to resolve concerns expeditiously and independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required.
- Experience with hosting field events including sporting and concerts, using various field protection systems is a plus.
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.
- May work in an outdoor setting as required.
- Ability to walk and stand for short periods of time.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:
In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.
The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.
In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.
The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.
In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.