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Golf Professional (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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City of Lakewood, CO | Lakewood Colorado United states
Expires: April 1, 2024


Apply by: 1/18/2024



Plans and coordinates day-to-day operations of Fox Hollow Golf Course (27 holes) and Homestead Golf Course (18 holes). Organizes pro shop operations, monitors staff, and enforces course policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of service possible at both facilities.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Coordinates collection of green fees, cart rentals, etc. for revenue base.
  • Prepares annual budget for pro shop operations.
  • Hires, evaluates, and supervises clubhouse area staff.
  • Enforces all golf courses and City of Lakewood policies.
  • Creates and administers a very high degree of customer service and professionalism in the workplace.
  • Coordinates golf activities and operations with both golf course superintendents and with food and beverage manager.
  • Coordinates lesson programs for all ages; may conduct lessons as needed.
  • Coordinates activities with men’s and women’s clubs.
  • Creates and administers tournament program.
  • Coordinates merchandising programs and sales revenues.
  • Assists with future golf course needs and capital budget expenditures.


Reporting Relationships
  • Supervision Received: Recreation and Golf Manager
  • Supervision Exercised: Supervises four Assistant Golf Professionals and one Golf Cart/Facility Maintenance Technician. Also supervises variable clubhouse staff including pro shop personnel, starters, driving range staff, cart staff, and marshals.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Comfort speaking in public.
  • Ability to remain focused amidst competing priorities.
  • Understanding and appreciation of appropriate communication methods and strategies.


Technological Skills
  • High proficiency in the use of computers, accounting software applications, and Microsoft Office application programs.


Education and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business or related field is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum five years at a public golf course or private golf club. Experience as either an Assistant or Head Professional at a Golf Course with a minimum of 25 total staff members.


Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
  • Current Class A Member of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.



LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.



Physical Demands
  • Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
  • Sit, stand or be stationary
  • Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
  • Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
  • Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
  • Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color


Environmental Conditions may include
  • Work is performed generally at Fox Hollow and Homestead Clubhouses.
  • Work may be performed outdoors in varying weather.


Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed
  • Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance




The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.



The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees. 



Pay Range

$82,784.00-$113,710

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.


 
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