Sports Turf Manager
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 34Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers
- Minor group
- 342Horticultural Trades Workers
Description
Manages fine turf sporting facilities, and supervises and coordinates the activities of sports turf tradespersons and maintenance staff.
Alternative titles
- Sportsground Manager
Specialisations
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Head Curator (Sportsground)
Unit group
3425 · Sports Turf Managers and Trades WorkersDescription
Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 2
Australia
2; 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Plans and schedules the maintenance and upkeep of fine turf sporting facilities
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff
- Develops and implements turf management programs to maintain and improve the condition of sporting facilities
- Manages sports facility irrigation systems and ensures proper watering
- Manages the treatment and prevention of pests and disease to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities
- Maintains records and prepares reports on the condition and maintenance of sports turf facilities
- Coordinates with other departments or organisations for the use of sporting facilities
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/34/342/3425
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
