Player Development and Programs Manager

About the role

Promotes an exceptional public golf experience and provides excellent golf services and programs to all patrons. This is a key management position requiring the ability to plan, organize, supervise and administer the business aspects of events and player development at Salt Lake City operated golf courses. This position may require working non-conventional hours as needed during peak golf season.

Responsibilities

• Aids in planning and overseeing all junior programs, adult individual and group instruction programs, and golf course events.
• Aids in hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all golf instructors.
• Aids Golf Professionals and Assistant Golf Professionals with tournaments and events as needed.
• Manages and oversees corporate events and City-sponsored tournaments.
• Aids Golf Administration staff with policy development and enforcement.
• Suggests possible improvements in services and facilities to the City.

Requirements

• Two years post-high school study in Recreation Management or related area, four years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory position over golf course and pro shop operations.
• Educational and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Certified as a Class A member in good standing of the PGA or LPGA T & CP desired but not required.
• Outstanding communications and public relations skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records and maintain proper accounting of fees, purchases and other activities.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Experience with golf shop computerized point-of-sale and tee time reservation systems and software.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

Qualifications

• Ability to work long and odd hours.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.