Manager, Facility & Stadium Operations
Operations
Tampa, FL, USA
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Job Title: Manager, Facility & Stadium Operations
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Operational Strategy, Venues & Events
Classification: Full-time
Position Summary
The Manager of Facility & Stadium Operations owns the physical infrastructure, maintenance strategy, and operational readiness of all club venues and training facilities. This role acts as the central operator responsible for translating organizational needs into facility execution, ensuring that the training ground and stadium are maintained to professional standards. The Manager provides high-level oversight of facility systems, vendor contracts, and grounds management to ensure a safe, elite environment for players, staff, and fans.
Facility Strategy & Infrastructure
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Operational Strategy, Venues & Events
Classification: Full-time
Position Summary
The Manager of Facility & Stadium Operations owns the physical infrastructure, maintenance strategy, and operational readiness of all club venues and training facilities. This role acts as the central operator responsible for translating organizational needs into facility execution, ensuring that the training ground and stadium are maintained to professional standards. The Manager provides high-level oversight of facility systems, vendor contracts, and grounds management to ensure a safe, elite environment for players, staff, and fans.
Facility Strategy & Infrastructure
- Operational Oversight: Own the long-term maintenance calendar and preventative maintenance strategy for the stadium and training facilities.
- Infrastructure Management: Direct the upkeep of critical stadium systems, including field lighting, HVAC, electrical fixtures, internet and technology needs, turf management, on-site container and structures, etc..
- Project Management: Lead facility improvement projects, including furniture/equipment procurement, regular upkeep, and structural repairs.
- Weather & Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement protocols for facility readiness during extreme weather and oversee off-season capital improvements.
Field & Grounds Leadership
- Grounds Management: Oversee the training field grounds crew, establishing standards for pitch quality and aesthetics.
- Field Standards: Ensure precise execution of field markings for professional matches and high school events, directing crews in the conversion and removal of non-club markings.
- Scheduling & Logistics: Manage the master facility usage schedule, coordinating between team training, Blake High School athletics, and external events.
- Facility Liaising: Serve as the primary point of contact for Blake High School leadership to ensure shared facility use is respected and contractual obligations are met.
Vendor & Match Day Logistics
- Vendor Management: Manage contracts for third-party services, including security (VSG), EMS, TPD, TFR, Parking Services, and other outsourced event service vendors.
- Match Day Readiness: Oversee the operational design of the stadium footprint, including ADA seating, luxury box setup, and security placement.
- Supply Chain & Procurement: Own the budget and inventory for stadium supplies, equipment rentals (Herc/U-Haul), and waste management services.
- Access Control: Design and manage stadium security protocols, including surveillance systems and credentialed access points.
Janitorial & Sustainability Standards
- Supervision: Manage the cleaning and sustainability leads to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
- Quality Control: Establish SOPs for facility cleanliness prior to team practices and public-facing events.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in stadium/venue operations, facility management, or professional sports environments.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management software (e.g., Facilitron).
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license and ability to pass all background and safeguarding checks.
- Physical Demands: Ability to work in outdoor weather extremes and lift up to 60 lbs regularly.
Key Competencies
- Operational Execution: Maintains organization and flow across all physical facility elements to ensure "match-ready" status at all times.
- Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying structural or mechanical issues and implementing efficient, cost-effective solutions.
- Stakeholder Focus: Ensures a high-quality environment for players, internal staff, and external partners.
- Adaptability: Ability to handle time-sensitive facility emergencies and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Budgetary Oversight: Ability to manage facility expenses, track invoices, and optimize operational spending.
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.