Director, Sports Turf

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Posted Date: Aug 13, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $114,000-$120,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    6+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are seeking applicants for the position of Director, Sports Turf. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, you will oversee a staff of nine people and manage day-to-day turf management for all athletic playing fields for Stanford Athletics.

(Core Duties)

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee nine Union workers

  • Research and report latest innovations in field maintenance and irrigation

  • Develop strategic plans in equipment, staffing and water efficiency.

  • Oversee and/or monitor project activities; ensure integration with larger unit goals; coordinate with staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors.

  • Clarify and resolve problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields and/or develop programs within assigned facilities

  • Oversee the daily operation and management of assigned facilities and programs, including scheduling and assigning work to staff and coordinating with staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors; overseeing staffing and performance evaluation of assigned staff; contributing to department or division staffing needs forecast.

  • Clarify and resolve problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields and/or oversee or develop programs within assigned facilities.

Department History

Stanford University Equipment 2024–2025

Person Role

Roy Abousamra

Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services

Gregory Valenzisi

Director ¥ Football Equipment

Drew Miraglia

Assistant Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Spencer Becknell

Assistant Director of Equipment • Olympic Sports

Micah Flores

Assistant Director • Football Equipment

Julia Wong

Assistant Director of Equipment • Olympic Sports

Dakota Harman

Assistant Director • Equipment

Stanford University Facilities 2024–2025

Person Role

Jamie Breslin

Senior Associate Athletics Director ¥ Facilities, Operations and Events

Vanessa Bartsch

Executive Director • Stanford Red Barn Equestrian Center

Jon Erickson

Director ¥ Stanford Stadium

Alisha Garcia

Assistant Athletics Director • Facilities

Jason Hilton

Associate Director • Facilities

Stéphane Hironaka Juteau

Associate Director • Facilities

Micah Sokolsky

Assistant Director • Facilities

Kirsten Floyd

Assistant Director, Technical Operations

Stanford University Equipment 2023–2024

Person Role

Roy Abousamra

Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services

Gregory Valenzisi

Director ¥ Football Equipment

Spencer Becknell

Assistant Director of Equipment • Olympic Sports

Drew Miraglia

Assistant Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Dominic Elzner

Assistant Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Micah Flores

Assistant Director • Football Equipment

Julia Wong

Assistant Director of Equipment • Olympic Sports

Dakota Harman

Assistant Director • Equipment

Stanford University Facilities 2023–2024

Person Role

Tim Edmonds

Head Coach • Stanford Masters Swimming

Jon Erickson

Director ¥ Stanford Stadium

Jamie Breslin

Senior Associate Athletics Director ¥ Facilities, Operations and Events

Vanessa Bartsch

Executive Director • Stanford Red Barn Equestrian Center

Daniel Levine

Associate Athletics Director ¥ Facilities and Housing

Blaise Restifo

Director ¥ Sports Turf

Micah Sokolsky

Assistant Director • Facilities

Elijah Gonzalez

Assistant Director • Technical Operations

Stanford University Equipment 2022–2023

Person Role

Gregory Valenzisi

Director ¥ Football Equipment

Roy Abousamra

Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Colleen Hager

Assistant Athletics Director ¥ Equipment Services

Micah Flores

Assistant Director • Football Equipment

Drew Miraglia

Assistant Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Dominic Elzner

Assistant Director • Olympic Sports Equipment

Stanford University Facilities 2022–2023

Person Role

Jon Erickson

Director ¥ Stanford Stadium

Daniel Levine

Associate Athletics Director ¥ Facilities and Housing

Tim Edmonds

Director • Facilities • Avery Aquatics

Blaise Restifo

Director ¥ Sports Turf

Jamie Breslin

Senior Associate Athletics Director ¥ Facilities, Operations and Events

Vanessa Bartsch

Executive Director • Stanford Red Barn Equestrian Center

Micah Sokolsky

Assistant Director • Facilities

Elijah Gonzalez

Assistant Director • Technical Operations

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