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Director of golf operations (Full Time) - UTAH, UNITED STATES

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City of St. George | Utah United states
Expires: June 1, 2024

CITY OF ST GEORGE Director of Golf Operations ST GEORGE , Utah Apply Now

Under the direction of the City of St. George Director of Operations, performs administrative, marketing,

supervisory, and other staff functions for the City of St. George golf courses.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following

tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all

functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

  • Oversees all golf shop operations, teaching facilities, and personnel at Sunbrook, Southgate, Dixie Red
Hills, and St. George Golf Courses.

  • Develops and implements strategies to ensure optimum utilization of the City's golf course facilities
while serving the public need for recreation.

  • Responsible for the organization and operation of all golf marketing, advertising, special events,
programming, public relations, communications, and business administrative duties for the golf

Promotes golf through advertising, scheduling tournaments, and developing golf associations and clubs.

Creates and administers policies and procedures for the golf operation division that specifically includes

proper public relations and customer service protocols.

  • Facilitates and promotes golf division programs or activities such as corporate and private golf
tournaments, the junior golf program or JAG, and other special golf events.

  • Plans and implements new golf programs in coordination with other agencies, groups, and
organizations.

  • Conducts research and market comparisons as needed for the golf operation division by utilizing
surveys, golf specific market analysis, and independent studies available in the golf industry.

  • Markets and promotes all City golf courses and golf related events at applicable consumer shows, trade
expositions, business and commerce fairs, and public meetings. Establishes and maintains relationship

with golf vendors and consultants.

Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of daily revenue deposits at each golf facility.

Prepares and administers annual budget for the City Golf Division.

Oversees the golf operation division's compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and risk

management.

  • Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Light physical effort. Comfortable working conditions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing,

and walking. Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior.

Note: May be required to work irregular hours, including attendance at evening meetings or events.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business

management, marketing, parks and recreation administration, or similar field. Additional relevant

experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years full-time experience in golf operations and management, of which

five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position.

Licenses And/or Certifications

  • Must possess a valid driver's license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of
hire and be maintained throughout employment.

  • Must possess a Class A certification from the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA).
Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Golf shop operations programming, promotion, public relations, and evaluations.
  • The utilization of all social media tools such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and the use of
technology in our current marketing environment.

  • General expenditure/revenue budgeting practices.
Skills

  • Interpersonal relations with subordinates, employees, outside agency representatives, and the general
public.

  • Negotiating contract issues for department activities such as concessions, sponsorships, services, etc.
  • Understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability To

  • Supervise and motivate contracted employees.
  • Write professionally for media and public documents.
  • Speak effectively before a wide range of public and private organizations, officials, and media
representatives.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, subordinates,
the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.

  • Supervise departmental operations, including training and effective personnel management skills.
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
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