Golf Professional

Are you passionate about the game of golf and creating an exceptional experience for players of all ages and skill levels? Our municipal golf course is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Golf Professional to help grow the game, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the overall golfer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a golf professional who combines strong leadership, a commitment to excellent customer service, and a desire to make golf accessible and enjoyable for the entire community. This position manages daily golf operations and golf tournaments in coordination with other departments.

The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.

• Creates, promotes and schedules programs associated with golf instruction.

• Teach private and group golf lessons.

• Manages junior golf program.

• Plays golf with members and guests.

• Assist with tournament operations.

• Assist with golf department as needed including but not limited to supervising employees, opening and closing of the facility along with daily operations.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and long days   during peak season.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; 

Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; 

Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; 

Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; 

Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions; 

Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; 

Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and long days during peak season.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) and two years related experience working in the golf industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Certificates and Licenses: 
Membership in PGA of America preferred.  AL Driver's license required. Without PGA Membership, the City will reimburse for PGA certification levels 1 through 3 and the playing ability test after each is completed while employed by the City. Must complete PGA Certification within the third year of employment or employment will be terminated. After certification completion, requires a two year commitment or expended funds must be reimbursed to the City for full amount within 30 days of employment end date.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability: 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: 
To perform this job successfully, the individual should be proficient in relevant technology and software applications required for the position. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist with the supervision of golf operations staff.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions including moderate cold and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.