Golf Professional

SALARY

The minimum salary is $62,574.72 annually.This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.Pay Grade 522

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to manage the daily operations of a golf course facility and to promote and grow the game of golf in Lexington and the surrounding areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the jobFour years of related experienceAdditional years of related education may substitute for years of experienceAdditional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Hires, supervises, trains, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; assigns daily tasks and sets prioritiesSupervises the daily operations of the golf course and oversees facility operating budgetMaintains inventory for merchandise and purchases as requiredPromotes golf facility programming and tournamentsSecures and manages partnerships and sponsorships for golf programmingCreates a positive rapport with customers to create loyalty and repeat businessPerforms administrative functions to include but not limited to completing paperwork, approving time, data entry and reporting, cash reporting and depositsPerforms related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment

Valid Driver's LicenseClass A PGA Member with the PGA of America

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to work nights and weekendsAll positions require drug testing and a background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. In addition, this position within the Divisions of Parks & Recreation requires a Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check before employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefitsPaid and unpaid time off benefitsDirect deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: jobs@lexingtonky.gov