Associate Director of Sports Turf
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 50k-50k / year
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
| Working Title | Associate Director of Sports Turf |
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| Department | Athletics-0850 |
| Requisition Number | S_260304 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/21/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/05/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Responsible for the Athletic Department turfgrass program overseeing the maintenance program for all turfgrass practice, competition fields, and landscaped areas including determining budget and developing a program that includes mowing, field marking, fertility, weed and disease control, seeding, irrigation, aeration and topdressing. Supervise intern program and full and part time workers. Assist in snow removal and in event setups, including setting up tables and chairs, picking up trash. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications | Athletic field turfgrass management experience preferred. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | Yes |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $50,000/yr minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | John Kelly jkelly45@huskers.com |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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