Head Golf Professional*Lead - Parks and Recreation Department

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 182 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise all eight City-owned golf facilities, ensure quality service is provided to the public, and ensure that work is performed in compliance with city policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial accountability for eight exceptional course condition. The Head Golf Professional*Lead will deliver extraordinary guest experiences, develop high-performing teams, and work closely with facility Head Golf Professionals and the Golf Course Maintenance supervisor to implement city operating policies and procedures, provide excellent value and safeguard city assets.

SALARY

Pay and Hiring Range: $99,736.00 - $133,660.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.Dental, vision, and life insurance options.Employer paid long-term disability.Free Bus/light rail pass.Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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Minimum Qualifications

A member of the Professional Golf Association (PGA) or the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)Three years of experience as either a Head Golf Professional or the first assistant to a Head Golf Professional.Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business.

Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Five plus years of experience serving in senior golf operations roles such as Vice President, Regional Manager, Director of Golf, or General Manager.Experience in agronomic planning and golf course maintenance.Experience managing facility related financial responsibilities, including budgeting, capital projects, and labor cost oversightExperience in vendor and contract management.Experience in business reporting and presentation skills.Experience in the planning, promotion and execution of Elite Amateur tournaments.Experience in the mentorship, development and longevity of staff.Experience in multi-course management.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 19, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Head Golf Professional*Lead, JC:40571, ID# 63062, 10/05/26, USM, MR Benefits:007

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