Tennessee State Parks are among the most beautiful parks in the United States. We have an outstanding opportunity to work in a beautiful environment at the Joe Lee designed Fall Creek Falls Golf Course in Spencer, Tennessee. The Assistant Golf Professional’s responsibilities are integral to the successful operation of the golf course. The position will be responsible for all operations conducted at the golf course, including scheduling tee times, golf cart and club rentals, and Golf Shop merchandise sales. The Assistant Golf Professional is a supervisory position that supervises staff and volunteer positions in addition to acting as the facility manager in the absence of the Golf Course Manager. The preferred candidate will have experience working at a golf course and a general knowledge of golf course operations and activities.

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time work in Golf Course operations.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Pursuing a Professional Golfer’s Association Membership or completion of the PGA Professional Golf Management program may be substituted for the required experience. To apply for this position visit: http://www.tn.gov/careers.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Assists with managing all aspects of golf shop operations.  Assists in tournament operations and weekly events. Manages outside operations including golf cart operation, practice facility, and control and manage play on the golf course.
• Assists in the inventory control of Golf Shop and Snack Bar.  Assists in reporting, recordkeeping, and planning and budgeting for the golf operations.
• Leads Player Development programs.
• Responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the course’s USGA Handicap System.
• May act as the interim Golf Course Manager in their absence.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,542.00 - $5,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Spencer, TN 38585: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person