Career Center

The Georgia State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for one Graduate Assistant (Grounds) position for the 2024-2025 school year. The position will begin in January 2024 with the option of a second year (2025). We are a fast-growing athletics department in search of co-workers that want to build a career in Athletics.

Position: Athletics Grounds GA

This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of all athletic buildings and stadiums.

• Performs routine maintenance on grass & synthetic athletic fields and common areas, Including:
• Providing input for the daily planning and execution of grounds crew tasks
• Clay work to include Mounds, home plate, bullpens, infield skin, and warning track.
• Helping with fertilizer and pesticide application
• Cultural practices to include mowing, verticutting, sodding, irrigation, and aerification
• Basic equipment maintenance
• Helping with tarp management and weather situations.
• Works primarily outside.
• Assists in game operations for Football, Baseball, Softball, and Soccer.
• This position also assists in the coordination of Baseball and Softball facility rentals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Sports Turf Management, Sport Management or related field
• Must be admitted or pending admission into a graduate program at Georgia State University.
• Able to lift and move objects of at least 30 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to work nights, and weekends
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Ability to supervise student staff efficiently
• 1+ years of athletics turf management experience.

How to Apply:
Please send all resumes to Joseph Brooks at jbrooks124@gsu.edu.