Assistant Golf Professional
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 Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Typical duties include: Assisting 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. Making recommendations as to materials and supplies acquisition. Providing budget input. Preparing requisitions and monitoring inventories. Assisting Professional in preserving order in and around pro shop and premises. Giving golf lessons and instructions, or providing for delivery of same, for groups, classes, or individual public members. Operating with Utah Golf Association in establishing handicaps for interested players. Ensuring pro shop is kept clean and orderly. Monitoring activities to ensure integrity of item inventory and cash receipts. Providing for security of shop, locker rooms and lavatories. Assisting professional in scheduling golf play and administering City-sponsored tournaments. Assisting in the coordination of reservations for regular tournament play, according to City rules and regulations. Assurances that 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. Filling or directing the filling of ball machine or ball bin, and picking up balls, baskets and operations connected with practice range. Helping ensure that ball equipment and pickup equipment are clean; keeping driving range and practice area clean and free of litter. Coordinating with golf course maintenance section in monitoring condition of golf course. Performing other related duties as required. Minimum qualifications include: 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 include the ability to work long and odd hours. Position type: Full-time Department: Public Lands Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful workfrom maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programswith integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we'd love to work with you. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
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 Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Typical duties include: Assisting 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. Making recommendations as to materials and supplies acquisition. Providing budget input. Preparing requisitions and monitoring inventories. Assisting Professional in preserving order in and around pro shop and premises. Giving golf lessons and instructions, or providing for delivery of same, for groups, classes, or individual public members. Operating with Utah Golf Association in establishing handicaps for interested players. Ensuring pro shop is kept clean and orderly. Monitoring activities to ensure integrity of item inventory and cash receipts. Providing for security of shop, locker rooms and lavatories. Assisting professional in scheduling golf play and administering City-sponsored tournaments. Assisting in the coordination of reservations for regular tournament play, according to City rules and regulations. Assurances that 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. Filling or directing the filling of ball machine or ball bin, and picking up balls, baskets and operations connected with practice range. Helping ensure that ball equipment and pickup equipment are clean; keeping driving range and practice area clean and free of litter. Coordinating with golf course maintenance section in monitoring condition of golf course. Performing other related duties as required. Minimum qualifications include: 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 include the ability to work long and odd hours. Position type: Full-time Department: Public Lands Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful workfrom maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programswith integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we'd love to work with you. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.