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Head Golf Professional

Compensation: $19.25 - $26.44 Per Hour

Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $55,000.00

Overview

About the Facility:

A City of Bradenton recreational facility in operation for over 25 years. River Run has established itself as one of the Gulf Coast’s most popular municipal golf courses. The 18 hole, par 70 layout, situated on the west bank of the beautiful Braden River, offers a rewarding experience for golfers of all ages and abilities.

River Run has continued to set the standard of public golf with its unique combination of affordability, strategic design and exemplary customer service. River Run caters to outings and tournament groups, maintains seasonal golf leagues, and conducts five annual amateur events known as The City of Bradenton Championship Series. They consist of the City of Bradenton Amateur Championship, Senior Amateur, Senior 2-Man, Two Man Combo and Two Man Championship.

 

Position Overview:

The purpose of this position is to assist in management, supervision, and administration of the City of Bradenton’s Municipal Golf Course under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Manager in such areas as budget, advertising, event planning, and supervision, computer systems, and Pro Shop retail sales, and assists in the supervision of all golf clubhouse and cart building employees.  This opportunity will provide a great opportunity to gain valuable management and oversight experience over the whole golf operation.  The Golf Course Manager will work with the individual to build their skills and experience to assist in career growth and development.  The typical work week will be 40 hours to provide for a balanced work/life.

 

Department/Location:  Public Works and Utilities / Golf Course

 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

 

Supervision Exercised:  As assigned, may supervise employees of Pro Shop, golf cart operation, starters, rangers, and food/beverage concessionaires.


Supervision Received:  Receives assignments from the Golf Course Manager or designated representative with opportunities to exercise considerable independent judgment

 

Experience Required

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

    • PGA Level 1 Associate or higher.
    • Knowledge of both the game of golf and the best modern practices in golf course operation.
    • Knowledge of public administration and management with specific reference to the basic principles of organization and finance.
    • Knowledge of research techniques and of the available sources of information.
    • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
    • Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
    • Knowledge of marketing and advertising techniques, including social media.
    • Knowledge of computer management programs necessary to the ongoing operation, tee time system, point of sale, inventory control systems, and each program in the City network system.
    • Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Ability to make computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
    • Ability to maintain complex records and to prepare reports from such records.
    • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and to arrive at sound conclusions.
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
    • This is medium work requiring exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally and up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently.  
    • Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching.  
    • Visual acuity is required to operate automotive equipment and inspect work performed by crews.  
    • Incumbent is also required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.  
    • Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.
  • Inside and outside activities with no effective protection from weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions.  

 

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:  Knowledge of computer management programs necessary to the ongoing operation, tee time system, point of sale, and inventory control systems is desired.


Education and Experience Required:  Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited two (2) year college with a major in Business/Public Administration, Sports Management/Recreation and Parks Administration, and coursework or experience in accounting and marketing plus practical experience as a managerial level employee.  Any equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted for the education requirements.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Act in a public relations capacity for the golf course and for the City via extensive public contact.
    • Responsible for assisting the Golf Course Manager in all phases of the municipal golf complex operations.
    • Maintain efficient and accurate computer systems for accounting and bookkeeping relative to departmental budget, golf reservations, point of sale, and inventory control.
    • Monitor activities of employees in preparing tournaments.
    • Assist in supervision of golf course for daily and special events.
    • Evaluate and inspect the adequacy of the golf clubhouse and arrange for major and minor repairs.
    • Coordinate and maintain work schedules for necessary maintenance and custodial work by clubhouse and cart staff.
    • Inspect maintenance and repair work for satisfactory completion.
    • Assist in the acquisition of merchandise and supplies required for the ongoing operation of the Pro Shop.
    • Develop ideas and concepts for the planning and promotion of City sponsored events.
    • Plan/schedule events and resolve scheduling conflicts.
    • Perform general administration functions in connection with departmental programs such as personnel policies and procedures.
    • Maintain and update social media outlets for the golf course.
    • Develop and teach individual and group lessons along with clinics.
    • Oversee and assist with group play and develop new players.
  • The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

 

Benefits

Position will have City Benefits.

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River Run Golf Links

JOB POSTED BY:
John Byers
General Manager/Golf Professional

Job Information

JOB ID:

a0G3q00000dJiLvEAK

LOCATION:

Bradenton, FL

JOB CATEGORY:

Head Golf Professional

DATE POSTED:

11/01/2023

DEADLINE:

11/23/2023

POSITION TYPE:

Year Round

EXPERIENCE:

3 years