Sports Facility Manager

The City of Seinäjoki’s Sports Services department seeks a permanent Sports Facility Manager for outdoor sports grounds, starting 1 November 2026 or as agreed. The role is central to planning and delivering competitions and events, and combines hands-on facility work with personnel management, stakeholder collaboration and long-term development of sports facilities. Responsibilities include daily operation, maintenance planning and organizing work shifts, resources and equipment use. You will act as a supervisor, oversee seasonal staff (5–12 depending on the season) and serve as a deputy to other sports facility managers. The job involves ensuring safety, quality and operational reliability of outdoor facilities, cooperating with sport clubs and event organizers, handling user feedback and contributing to development of construction and sports infrastructure projects. There may be duties at other Seinäjoki City sports sites as needed. You will work as part of the supervisor organization for facilities and collaborate closely with other facility managers and the head of facilities. We expect you to have a relevant education (for example a degree in sports facility management or other suitable qualification), experience in supervisory roles, ability to lead staff in varying environments and seasons, experience with maintenance machinery, and good teamwork and proactive work style. Proficiency in English and strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required; experience with HR/administrative systems is a plus. We offer a varied and responsible role with influence on Seinäjoki’s recreation facilities and citizens’ well-being, a motivating work environment and opportunities for professional development. A health certificate is required before starting, and a four-month probationary period applies. Applications close on 7 September 2026 at 15:00. Interviews are planned around week 38.