What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Operations Manager position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is responsible supervisory and administrative work organizing, coordinating, and directing the day-to-day management of clubhouse operations for the City’s Municipal Golf Courses. Work involves supervision of skilled and semi-skilled employees, including their selection, placement, training, safety, appraisal and discipline; budget preparation and administration; coordination of golf tournaments and leagues; assisting in the recommendation and development of personnel and operational policies and procedures; creating and promoting programs for developing new and existing golfers; provision individual and group instructions on a private fee basis; and collaborating with golf courses superintendent on quality of ongoing maintenance and repair activities affecting course playing conditions.
Salary: $77,764 - $122,489 DOQ
Close Date: 10-07-2025 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid Bachelor’s degree or possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency combined with experience and training.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
- Possess a PGA Class A Certification.
- Have considerable progressive work experience in golf shop and clubhouse operations as a head golf professional or course manager.
- Be proficient in the use of a computer to efficiently create and maintain records, conduct research, perform database entry, and prepare correspondence and email communication.
- Be able to effectively supervise and train assigned employees and enforce regulations, polices and safety practices with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
- Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have considerable experience successfully managing public interaction and complaint response.
- Have some experience with managing and performing emergency response duties.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $77,764 - $122,489
