JOB TITLE: Head of Grounds

REPORTING TO: Tony Lynn, VP, Facilities and Infrastructure - Americas

DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Infrastructure

LOCATION: Orangeburg, NY and Queens, NY

Position Overview

New York City FC is seeking a Head of Grounds.

This role will be responsible for building and maintaining a state-of-the-art pitch for our world class stadium opening in 2027 in NYC. You will also be responsible for the management and delivery of grounds and landscape maintenance and renovation services, and processes that support the highest standard of playing surfaces throughout all sites (CFA campus and NYCFC stadium) and ensuring the highest standards of safety and an operational environment for NYCFC’s employees and players.

What You’ll Do

Implement a world-class pitch in a new stadium on time and within budget.
Lead and manage the performance of the grounds services, including setting performance indicators, monitoring results, and delivering improvements in the quality of these services delivered to all NYCFC sites.
Manage, develop and motivate the Grounds Maintenance team to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee the delivery of grounds maintenance services in relation to playing surfaces and landscapes at all NYCFC sites and achieving the external and internal standards required.
Support match day operations whenever applicable.
Ensure that the monthly planning and day-to-day operational use of the grounds at all NYCFC sites is to the highest standard, and in line with health and safety compliance and best practice.
Manage all site resources, especially budgets, machinery and technology in an efficient and effective manner and work closely with the Procurement team on service contracts and work orders in line with NYCFC strategies.
Lead on all grounds and landscaping projects, ensuring that all projects are managed to the highest standards and that the quality of site provision meets the needs of employees and customers.
Manage contracts and assist where required in their procurement.
Support all the services delivered by the Infrastructure Development department including input where required on projects.
Monitor, evaluate and review evolving pitch construction types for stadia and training ground environments.
Oversee the implementation of a cost effective, chemical / fertilizer programs.
Deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences and report writing for internal purpose; able to write succinct reports on complex issues.
Establish relationships and influence key stakeholder groups, and maintain a customer focused approach to the management of all external relationships.
Negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Who You Are

Experienced managing and leading Grounds Management teams in a commercial environment.
Five + years of a proven successful track record of grounds management including leading, developing, and coaching of staff.
Setting targets, monitoring outcomes, achieving results, and working towards continuous improvement.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation.
Experienced with contract management.
Experienced managing a multi-million-dollar budget
Proficient in MS Office and project management skills.
Experience managing modern pitch construction types including stitched and hybrid turf playing surfaces and overseeing their initial installation.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in turfgrass management
Someone who will participate in our Club’s wide array of events, build relationships with other employees, encourage positivity, and continue making NYCFC a very fun place to work!
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Passionate and proud to manage the most visible symbol of NYCFC’s new stadium, the most exciting destination to hit New York City in a decade

Additional Requirements

Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays

COMPENSATION: This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $135K - $150K and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

What We Offer

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

New York City Football Club Overview

At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.

New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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