Sports Field Management Entry Level Competencies
SFMA is working closely with iCEV to develop a national turfgrass science curriculum and industry certification for high school students. We need your feedback about the job skills you feel are most important for a young person to possess when entering the industry. Your responses will guide development of proficiencies for the curriculum and certification test.
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Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being most important and 16 being least important) the following knowledge and/or skills you would like an intern to know when coming onto the job:
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Turfgrass identification
Turfgrass selection
Plant growth requirements
Soil physical and chemical properties
Choosing a proper growing medium
Drainage
Mowing - includes equipment operation
Nutrient management - includes equipment calibration, operation, and application
Irrigation - includes operation and repair
Aeration/Topdressing - includes equipment operation, compaction management
Integrated Pest Management - includes identifying weeds, insects, and diseases, control options, calibration, and application
Baseball specific
Field dimensions
Field layout - includes field marking and logo painting
Evaluating field safety
Soft skills - includes leadership, teamwork, etc.
Please share any knowledge/skills you would like a young person to have when entering the industry that were not outlined above:
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