Assistant Golf Professional (Hourly) or Lead Assistant Golf Professional (Hourly
Madison, City of (WI), Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
The City of Madison Parks Division is hiring two (2) Assistant Golf Professionals and two (2) Lead Assistant Golf Professionals for the 2026 golf season.
These positions are responsible for the day-to-day management of clubhouse operations at City of Madison golf courses. Selected candidates may be assigned to either a 9-hole course as an Assistant Golf Professional or to an 18-hole course as a Lead Assistant Golf Professional. These positions play a key leadership role in ensuring a positive guest experience through the effective day-to-day operation of a City of Madison golf facility.
Assistant Golf Professional (Pay is $25.26/hour) The Assistant Golf Professional (AP) supports the Golf Enterprise Program by overseeing front-line clubhouse operations, customer service, and staff supervision at a smaller-scale 9-hole course environment. This role is essential to maintaining operational consistency, fiscal responsibility, and service quality for a facility generating approximately $750,000 in annual revenue.
Responsibilities include oversight of the golf shop, food and beverage service, and outside services as applicable to a 9-hole facility. Knowledge of the game of golf, golf course etiquette, tee sheet management, small-scale events, and daily golf operations is required. The employee must be comfortable with cash handling, POS systems, reporting, and opening and closing procedures.
Assistant Golf Professional positions are based at the following 9-hole courses:
The Glen Golf Park, 3747 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705
Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Avenue, Madison, WI 53716
Lead Assistant Golf Professional (Pay is $28.87/hour) The Lead Assistant Golf Professional (Lead AP) serves as the primary on-site operational leader for a City of Madison 18-hole golf course, supporting the mission and financial sustainability of the Golf Enterprise Program. This position provides advanced leadership and operational oversight for a high-volume facility generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue.
Lead AP oversees multiple operational areas including the golf shop, food and beverage service, outside services, leagues, outings, and daily tee sheet management. The Lead AP oversees a larger and more complex staff structure than the AP role, Attendants, and Food & Beverage Servers. This position plays a key role in scheduling, training, staff development, performance management, and conflict resolution. In addition to customer-facing duties, the Lead AP is responsible for financial accountability at the facility level, including cash handling oversight, POS reporting, deposit verification, and operational efficiency.
Lead Assistant Golf Professional positions are based at the following 18-hole courses:
Odana Hills Golf Course, 4635 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53711
Yahara Hills Golf Course, 7051 Millpond Rd, Madison, WI 53718
Application Information APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE GOLF PROGRAM.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur during the 2026 golf season.
EEO Statement Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in golf operations, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, or a related customer-service field; AND
Ability to provide basic supervision and direction to part-time or seasonal staff
Ability to use Point of Sale (POS) systems and handle cash transactions
Lead Assistant Golf Professional Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in golf operations, hospitality, retail, or a food and beverage setting that included leadership responsibilities; AND
Demonstrated experience supervising staff (full-time, part-time, or seasonal)
Experience working in a customer-facing, high-volume environment
Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) systems and cash handling procedures
Additional Requirements
Wisconsin Responsible Server Certification (failure to obtain and maintain will result in forfeiture)
City of Madison Operator’s License (failure to obtain and maintain will result in forfeiture)
Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position
Employees will be expected to work evenings and weekends for leagues, special events, and as otherwise required
Registered PGA apprentice/affiliation/membership status preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements
Employees are expected to physically access all City of Madison golf courses and facilities
Ability to lift 35 pounds
Ability to work on uneven terrain
Ability to work in various weather conditions and be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc.
Ability to use golf carts
Other Information Payroll title for Assistant Golf Professional is Professional Aide 3 (Hourly) - Confidential. Payroll title for Lead Assistant Golf Professional is Professional Assistant (Hourly) - Non-represented.
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These positions are responsible for the day-to-day management of clubhouse operations at City of Madison golf courses. Selected candidates may be assigned to either a 9-hole course as an Assistant Golf Professional or to an 18-hole course as a Lead Assistant Golf Professional. These positions play a key leadership role in ensuring a positive guest experience through the effective day-to-day operation of a City of Madison golf facility.
Assistant Golf Professional (Pay is $25.26/hour) The Assistant Golf Professional (AP) supports the Golf Enterprise Program by overseeing front-line clubhouse operations, customer service, and staff supervision at a smaller-scale 9-hole course environment. This role is essential to maintaining operational consistency, fiscal responsibility, and service quality for a facility generating approximately $750,000 in annual revenue.
Responsibilities include oversight of the golf shop, food and beverage service, and outside services as applicable to a 9-hole facility. Knowledge of the game of golf, golf course etiquette, tee sheet management, small-scale events, and daily golf operations is required. The employee must be comfortable with cash handling, POS systems, reporting, and opening and closing procedures.
Assistant Golf Professional positions are based at the following 9-hole courses:
The Glen Golf Park, 3747 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705
Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Avenue, Madison, WI 53716
Lead Assistant Golf Professional (Pay is $28.87/hour) The Lead Assistant Golf Professional (Lead AP) serves as the primary on-site operational leader for a City of Madison 18-hole golf course, supporting the mission and financial sustainability of the Golf Enterprise Program. This position provides advanced leadership and operational oversight for a high-volume facility generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue.
Lead AP oversees multiple operational areas including the golf shop, food and beverage service, outside services, leagues, outings, and daily tee sheet management. The Lead AP oversees a larger and more complex staff structure than the AP role, Attendants, and Food & Beverage Servers. This position plays a key role in scheduling, training, staff development, performance management, and conflict resolution. In addition to customer-facing duties, the Lead AP is responsible for financial accountability at the facility level, including cash handling oversight, POS reporting, deposit verification, and operational efficiency.
Lead Assistant Golf Professional positions are based at the following 18-hole courses:
Odana Hills Golf Course, 4635 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53711
Yahara Hills Golf Course, 7051 Millpond Rd, Madison, WI 53718
Application Information APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE GOLF PROGRAM.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur during the 2026 golf season.
EEO Statement Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in golf operations, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, or a related customer-service field; AND
Ability to provide basic supervision and direction to part-time or seasonal staff
Ability to use Point of Sale (POS) systems and handle cash transactions
Lead Assistant Golf Professional Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in golf operations, hospitality, retail, or a food and beverage setting that included leadership responsibilities; AND
Demonstrated experience supervising staff (full-time, part-time, or seasonal)
Experience working in a customer-facing, high-volume environment
Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) systems and cash handling procedures
Additional Requirements
Wisconsin Responsible Server Certification (failure to obtain and maintain will result in forfeiture)
City of Madison Operator’s License (failure to obtain and maintain will result in forfeiture)
Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position
Employees will be expected to work evenings and weekends for leagues, special events, and as otherwise required
Registered PGA apprentice/affiliation/membership status preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements
Employees are expected to physically access all City of Madison golf courses and facilities
Ability to lift 35 pounds
Ability to work on uneven terrain
Ability to work in various weather conditions and be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc.
Ability to use golf carts
Other Information Payroll title for Assistant Golf Professional is Professional Aide 3 (Hourly) - Confidential. Payroll title for Lead Assistant Golf Professional is Professional Assistant (Hourly) - Non-represented.
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