Associate Director of Athletic Grounds

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The sports/golf turfgrass professional is an essential position that provides support in achieving the safety and sustainability of approximately 75 acres of turfgrass. This includes all stadiums, natural grass practice fields, grass parking lots that also serve as intramural fields, lawns of various buildings, and the R.W. Robinson golf practice facility. This also includes numerous synthetic turfgrass surfaces. Performs other duties as assigned.

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The sports/golf turfgrass professional is an essential position that provides support in achieving the safety and sustainability of approximately 75 acres of turfgrass. This includes all stadiums, natural grass practice fields, grass parking lots that also serve as intramural fields, lawns of various buildings, and the R.W. Robinson golf practice facility. This also includes numerous synthetic turfgrass surfaces. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

 

60% - Essential - Under the direction of the Associate AD for Athletic Grounds and Fields, this individual functions within the day-to-day operations of the Clemson athletics grounds crew in activities associated with athletic/golf turfgrass care and maintenance.  These activities include but are not limited to the following: mowing, preparation of game and practice surfaces to comply with NCAA regulations and individual head coach preferences, string trimming, edging, turfgrass blowing/vacuuming, general clean-up and liter removal, irrigation/drainage repairs and installation, repair/replacement of turfgrass including sodding, topdressing, vertical mowing, aerification and seeding.

10% - Essential - Working with the Director of Landscape Maintenance and other staff, this individual will assist with pruning of plant material, weed control in flower beds, and mulching of plant beds throughout the athletic district.

10% - Essential - This position also requires the understanding of disease and other pest recognition and control strategies.  Must understand the intricate details of golf course maintenance as it pertains to green speed, and turfgrass playability for for tees, fairways, and roughs.  Sand bunker maintenance to include raking, edging, weeding, and sand replacement.

20% - Essential - This position works to meet the deadlines for field preparation related to NCAA sporting events at the following venues:  Frank Howard Field at Memorial Stadium, Historic Riggs Field, Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Reeves football practice fields, men's and women's soccer practice fields, track and field, and the McWhorter softball stadium.  The following task will be performed as dictated by schedules and coaches request: paint/line fields and logos for competition, infield preparation, game mound/bullpen mound repair and maintenance, mowing, and associated pre and post competition preparation and clean-up, fertility, and pest control.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Associate's Degree 
Work Experience - 2+ years

Licenses & Certifications - SC Certified Pesticide License will be required within 6 months of employment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Turfgrass Science or Horticulture
Work Experience 3+ years

Licenses & Certifications - SC Certified Pesticide License

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Exposure to heat or cold
Radiant energy hazards
Wet or humid
Noise
Mechanical Hazards
Chemical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Band: 05 ($ 39,764.00 - $ 42,000.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

September 25, 2025

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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