Sports Court Applicator Crew Leader

Position Summary:

The Sports Court Crew Leader is responsible for leading a crew in the preparation, installation, resurfacing, and finishing of athletic courts. This includes overseeing the quality of work, ensuring safety compliance, managing materials, and serving as the on-site point of contact for both the company and the client. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in sports surfacing, and the ability to manage project timelines and crew productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of installers to complete court projects on time and to specification
• Prepare surfaces for coating through cleaning, patching, grinding, and leveling
• Apply surface coatings, color systems, and game lines using industry-standard tools and techniques
• Interpret blueprints, court layouts, and client specs to ensure accuracy
• Ensure safety protocols are followed by all crew members
• Manage on-site materials, tools, and inventory
• Coordinate daily work schedules, assign tasks, and track progress
• Perform quality control checks and final inspections
• Communicate with general contractors, and internal project managers
• Train new crew members on techniques, tools, and safety
• Complete daily reports, maps and incident logs as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in sport court or specialty surface installation
• 1+ year of experience in a crew lead, foreman, or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of acrylic coatings, court surfacing materials, and striping layouts
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and sport regulation specs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Willingness to travel to job sites, including overnight stays
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work in outdoor conditions, and perform manual labor for extended periods

Preferred Skills (Not Required):

• Familiarity with brands
• OSHA 30 certification
• Basic knowledge of concrete, asphalt, or sub-base preparation
• Experience using laser levels, striping machines, sprayers, and walk-behind grinders

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environments, including hot, cold, or humid conditions
• Fast-paced and physically demanding work
• Occasional weekend or extended shifts based on project needs