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The Richmond Kickers Pro Soccer Club, an independent USL League One team, and Richmond Ivy Soccer Club, a new-to-market USL Women’s pre-professional team, located in Richmond, VA, are actively seeking a full-time Manager of Field Operations to assist in the oversight of all sports turf operations at City Stadium as well as help curate a first-class experience for all events held at the venue. This role will report directly to the Director of Field Operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations at City Stadium of playing surface maintenance, game-day logistics, and event operations. This includes mowing, painting, cultural practices, etc.
• Assist in the required field setup for each Kickers and Ivy home match and training session. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Benches, goals, corner flags, game balls, sideline products, beverages, locker rooms, and additional team needs.
• Assist in the management of additional stadium events.
• Assist the Director of Player Personnel with locker room operations such as Uniform Management, General Cleaning, and Meal Preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly venue for pro teams, attending fans and patrons of non-matchday events.
• Assist in day-to-day operations at City Stadium such as facility maintenance/cleanliness, game-day logistics, and event operations.

Qualifications:

• Two- or Four-Year Sports Turf Degree is preferred, but not required.
• 1+ years of prior sports field management experience required.
• Strong work ethic.
• Evidence of being a strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to develop and implement processes and plans.
• An excellent communicator with attention to detail, and handiness.
• Prior sports turf experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and Holidays.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds.