What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Sports Field and Grounds (Full Time) position at St. Louis CITY SC?
Job Title: Specialist, Sports Field and Grounds
Who CITY is:
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500 visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.
Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value. Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.
What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.
Job Summary:
The Sports Field & Grounds Specialist helps deliver safe, consistent, high-quality playing surfaces for St. Louis CITY SC matches, training sessions, and special events. Working under the direction of Stadium Grounds leadership, this position supports the daily maintenance and preparation of natural grass and synthetic pitches, along with surrounding landscape at the stadium and training facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Perform daily pitch maintenance, including mowing, field marking, rolling, fertilizing, aeration, topdressing, and pesticide applications as directed.
- Assist with overseeding, sod installation, turf repairs, and seasonal renovation projects.
- Prepare pitches for matches, training sessions, and special events, including goal placement and field equipment setup.
- Support match and event operations, including field preparation, repairs, and recovery following use.
- Assist with irrigation system operation, inspections, and repairs to support appropriate soil moisture and turf health.
- Share responsibility with other grounds staff for pitch testing, CITY2 match preparation and operations, Academy coordination, and synthetic pitch maintenance.
- Assist Stadium Grounds leadership with oversight of the landscape maintenance contract, including monitoring work quality and communicating maintenance needs.
- Monitor playing surfaces and promptly communicate turf health concerns, surface damage, and maintenance needs to Stadium Grounds leadership.
- Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, perform scheduled equipment maintenance, and maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
- Work closely with other grounds staff to complete daily assignments and adjust to changing field schedules and department priorities.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and applications as assigned.
- Be an ambassador for the soccer club and share in its vision and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays when required. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.
TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.