Facilities Operations Director

About Ascension St. John Sportsplex

Ascension St. John Sportsplex is Tulsa’s premier multi-sport and event destination featuring 8 hard courts, 2 indoor turf fields, and 10 outdoor grass soccer fields. As the official training complex for FC Tulsa, the Sportsplex is a year-round hub for youth and adult sports, tournaments, and community programs. We are dedicated to operational excellence, professional presentation, and creating first-class experiences for athletes, spectators, and partners.

Position Summary

The Sports Facilities Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all facility operations, groundskeeping, maintenance, and project execution across the Sportsplex campus. This position ensures the complex remains safe, well-maintained, and event-ready at all times while managing staff, vendors, and capital improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a proven background in facility operations, sports turf and grounds management, and maintenance project coordination, with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Primary Responsibilities

Facility & Grounds Management

• Oversee the care, preparation, and maintenance of all outdoor fields, indoor turf, and hard court facilities.
• Implement and monitor maintenance schedules for playing surfaces, irrigation systems, lighting, and building infrastructure.
• Manage weather-related field recovery and readiness procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and facility standards for athletic and public use.
  
  

Maintenance, Repairs & Projects

• Lead all preventive and corrective maintenance efforts for buildings, fields, and equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee small- to mid-scale capital projects, renovations, and facility upgrades.
• Manage work orders, project timelines, and documentation to ensure quality and cost control.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and long-term infrastructure sustainability.
  
  

Staff & Contractor Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise facility and groundskeeping staff, ensuring performance and accountability.
• Develop staff schedules and workload assignments based on seasonal needs and event calendars.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships for landscaping, maintenance, custodial, and specialty services.
• Negotiate service contracts and ensure adherence to performance standards and budget expectations.
  
  

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of progressive experience in facility operations, groundskeeping, or sports complex management.
• Demonstrated expertise in field and turf maintenance, facility repairs, and project oversight.
• Proven experience managing full-time and part-time staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and irrigation systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, work order systems, and facility management software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules as required.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Complimentary facility access
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.