Director of Sports Turf, Grounds, and Landscape

The Director of Sports Turf, Grounds, and Landscape is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Nebraska Athletics’ competitive fields, grounds, and venue site presentation and landscaping. This role ensures that all playing surfaces, natural and artificial, and associated features are maintained to the highest standard for performance and safety. The position supervises a team of grounds and turf staff, collaborates with coaches and facility staff, and ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.