Assistant Golf Professional

Position Title: Assistant Golf ProfessionalJob Description: Assists Golf Club Professional in managing course play, practice range and pro shop operations for a Salt Lake City municipal golf course. Provides administrative backup in the Golf Club Professional’s absence. Gives golf lessons and instructions. Advises the professional on problems and suggestions for improvement. This position requires working non-conventional hours and overtime as needed during peak golf season.This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)Dental, Vision and Life InsurancePaid vacation and personal leave6-12 weeks of paid parental leave availableRetirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annuallyDiscounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal servicesTYPICAL DUTIES: Excluding golf course maintenance, assists in the day-to-day management of municipal golf course, including reserving and scheduling course play; receiving and accounting for revenues; arranging and providing instruction for public; renting carts; selling golf equipment, accessories and clothing; and coordinating activities of driving range and practice area. May upon delegation of Professional, assign duties to employees, approve leave requests and recommend discipline. Provides input on employee evaluation.Makes recommendations as to materials and supplies acquisition. Provides budget input. Prepares requisitions and monitors inventories. Assists Professional in preserving order in and around pro shop and premises.Gives golf lessons and instructions, or provides for delivery of same, for groups, classes, or individual public members. Operates with Utah Golf Association in establishing handicaps for interested players.Ensures pro shop is kept clean and orderly. Monitors activities to ensure integrity of item inventory and cash receipts. Provides for security of shop, locker rooms and lavatories.Assists professional in scheduling golf play and administering City-sponsored tournaments. Assists in the coordination of reservations for regular tournament play, according to City rules and regulations.Assures golf carts are kept clean and fueled; tires are in good condition and at proper pressure; and that cart is mechanically sound and safe to operate. As necessary, fills or directs the filling of ball machine or ball bin, and picks up balls, baskets and operations connected with practice range. Helps ensure that ball equipment and pickup equipment are clean; keeps driving range and practice area clean and free of litter.Coordinates with golf course maintenance section in monitoring condition of golf course.Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years post-high-school study in Recreation Management or related area, plus two years, experience in golf course operations or maintenance. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.Successful completion of the PGA or LPGA T&CP’s Playing Ability Test, ability and desire to commence coursework in the PGA or LPGA T&CP Apprentice Program within six months of hiring, and continual progress towards membership in the PGA or LPGA T&CP. If a member of the PGA or LPGA T&CP, must remain a Class A member in good standing.Outstanding communications and public relations skills.Ability to keep accurate records and maintain proper accounting of fees, purchases and other activities.May require valid driver's license or driving privilege card.WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work long and odd hours.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time POSITION SALARY RANGE $24.12 - $41.65 DEPARTMENT Public Lands Full Time/Part Time: Full timeScheduled Hours: 40 Original job Assistant Golf Professional posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.