Venue Director-Golf for the Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Valparaiso, located in Northwest Indiana just southeast of Chicago and minutes from the scenic Indiana Dunes National Park, is seeking a Venue Director-Golf for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position provides leadership and oversight for year-round golf operations at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center and Forest Park Golf Course.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Venue Director works collaboratively with Parks and Recreation personnel and other City of Valparaiso departments to develop and implement operations, events, and strategies that enhance guest satisfaction, strengthen community relationships, increase revenue, and support the continued growth and development of the Valpo Parks golf division.

Qualifications Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or four or more (4 ) years of experience in golf operations, events, and facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of facility management, event management, and golf operations.
• Must have SafeServ certification or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Available to regularly work in the evening, extended, and weekend hours and occasionally work holidays.
• Meets all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a criminal background check, drug test, and essential function screening.
  
  

Position Expectations Include:

• Develops longrange strategies and business plans to ensure the continued growth and development of the Valpo Parks golf division.
• Oversees daytoday operations at Forest Park Golf Course and Creekside Golf Course & Training Center, ensuring optimal performance and guest satisfaction.
• Orders and tracks inventory for concessions and merchandise.
• Manages venue budgets, financial performance, and revenue generation.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with donors, clients, partners, and vendors.
• Leads, supervises, and develops a highperforming team of parttime staff.
• Creates and executes event plans, including coordination of staff, equipment, and vendors.
• Plans fundraisers and special events.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices to enhance venue offerings.
• Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies to maximize venue utilization.
• Analyzes venue performance metrics and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Uses standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office and social media, and operates equipment necessary to support venue operations.
• Plans and prioritizes multiple projects and tasks while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Benefits Include:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account (w/Generous Annual Employer Funding)
• Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans)
• Disability Insurance Plan
• Employer Paid Urgent Care Visits at Designated Immediate Care Clinic
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• INPRS (PERF) Pension Program
• Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
  
  

Compensation:

The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure. Compensation for this position is /- $65,372/annually and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education. This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Valparaiso Parks & Recreation Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The City of Valparaiso provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr@valpo.us.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.