What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Assistant Golf Professional position at City of Lafayette Colorado?
About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment of golf course administration and supervision; working knowledge of, Microsoft Excel and Word, POS software, internet dashboard, and function and operation of Indian Peaks G.C. website.
SKILL: Teach the game of golf; operate equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Administer golf tournaments and clubs and maintain a high level of customer service; able to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare concise reports, keep accurate logbooks, and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies.
TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or greater in related field with specialized courses in specific areas as assigned, preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience working at a golf course required with a minimum of 5 years as a PGA Member preferred. To become a member of the PGA of America you have two options:
1. Must enter into the PGA Associate Program and work under a Class A PGA Head Golf Professional. Work experience needed is 3 years, go thru the PGA curriculum (three levels must be completed) and test out after each level, and pass a player ability test.
2. Attend a PGA Golf Management University Program, must complete an internship at a recognized golf course operating under a PGA Member, must complete the PGA curriculum, test out, pass a player ability test.
Usually takes a minimum of three years to complete course to become a member of the PGA of America. Members are required to stay certified. Recertification periods run for three years, and a minimum of 90 credits must be earned to stay an active member.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment of golf course administration and supervision; working knowledge of, Microsoft Excel and Word, POS software, internet dashboard, and function and operation of Indian Peaks G.C. website.
SKILL: Teach the game of golf; operate equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Administer golf tournaments and clubs and maintain a high level of customer service; able to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare concise reports, keep accurate logbooks, and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies.
TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or greater in related field with specialized courses in specific areas as assigned, preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience working at a golf course required with a minimum of 5 years as a PGA Member preferred. To become a member of the PGA of America you have two options:
1. Must enter into the PGA Associate Program and work under a Class A PGA Head Golf Professional. Work experience needed is 3 years, go thru the PGA curriculum (three levels must be completed) and test out after each level, and pass a player ability test.
2. Attend a PGA Golf Management University Program, must complete an internship at a recognized golf course operating under a PGA Member, must complete the PGA curriculum, test out, pass a player ability test.
Usually takes a minimum of three years to complete course to become a member of the PGA of America. Members are required to stay certified. Recertification periods run for three years, and a minimum of 90 credits must be earned to stay an active member.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- In rotation with the Head Golf Professional, oversee the Golf Shop, Food & Beverage, and Volunteer staff. Assign work responsibilities as required as well as manage the collection of revenue.
- Plan, direct, and supervise golf programs and tournaments; schedule staff, collect fees, coordinate with maintenance, distribute gift cards to winners of the tournament, post scores, officiate play, oversee IP leagues; promote the game of golf and the Indian Peaks Golf Course; supervise starting times and play on the golf course.
- Assist in the day-to-day administration of the Clubhouse. Recruit, hire, place, schedule, train, and discipline assigned staff members.
- Responsible for physical inventory process, ordering merchandise, meet with Sales Representatives; manage reservation software, web administrator for golf course website, data base manager, set work schedule for Pro Shop and Player Assistants, POS system, create tee sheets, develop sales item departments, schedule all events on electronic tee sheets, maintain customer data base, setup tee sheets to accept online reservations through the website and third party tee-time vendors, assist in managing online sales.
- Participate in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of team decision making and management by providing information, sharing resources, participating and adapting work schedules to accomplish goals and projects. Act as the liaison among Golf Professionals, Instructors, and all other clubhouse staff members while maintaining relationships with other city divisions and departments.
- Assist in administrative duties: collect and distribute fees and monetary transactions, prepare daily cash sheets and deposits, keep records, prepare reports; perform promotional work to encourage program participation; receive and return merchandise; stock goods; organize and clean the pro shop.
- Perform the duties of all other personnel, including the Head Golf Professional in his/her absence, when circumstances warrant.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
- The First Assistant Golf Professional must be capable of providing golf instruction.
- Instructional duties are performed outside of regular responsibilities are compensated separately.
Salary : $5,000 - $150,000