Assistant Golf Professional

Hurricane City

Assistant Golf Professional

Salary Range

$21.40 - $32.16 an hour depending on experience

Benefits
Full City Benefits Package

Hurricane City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires receive 40 hours of vacation time after successful completion of their probationary period, and an additional 80 hours of vacation at their one-year mark.

To find out more about our benefits package, please contact the Human Resources Department.

General Purpose

Assists in the professional and technical duties related to promoting, teaching, and developing golf within the community; assists to operate and manage a golf pro shop. Organizes, coordinates and correlates men, women, juniors, handicaps and other programs.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision and direction of the Golf Professional.

Essential Functions - (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Assists in the supervision of all shop attendants, starters and related personnel and ensures adequate scheduling of employees.
• Performs annual inventory of store and golf course supplies and equipment; fills out purchase orders; orders supplies; replaces work and old equipment.
• Assures proper maintenance of golf carts; monitors preventive maintenance program; purchases new carts and replacement parts.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of course policies, rules and regulations; monitors daily play to assure compliance; apprises and educates patrons and players as needed.
• Assists to organize, coordinate and implement men’s, women’s and junior programs; gives golf lessons; assists to maintain charts of running league scores.
• Assists to organize and manage special events and tournaments as needed to promote the game of golf and community recreation opportunities; provides education and instruction related to golf techniques and methods.
• Responds to customer complaints; assures customer satisfaction; answers inquiries and directs visitors; assists customers with purchases, rentals; collects green fees and fees for season or quarterly passes and maintains an accurate record of all transactions.
• Assists in the operation of the Grill; performs clerk and cook duties as required; insurers adequate shelf-stock and inventory.

Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

· Graduation from High School; AND

· Sufficient experience and training to demonstrate an ability to perform above duties; OR

· An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the duties for this position.

· Possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver’s License throughout employment.

· Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening required.

Special Qualifications

· Must currently be a Class A PGA Member or Progressed to level 2 in PGA Associate (Apprentice) Program.

· Must be comfortable with the use of Golf Shop technologies (Golf Genius, GHIN Handicapping, Microsoft Office Suite) and be ready to learn as new systems emerge.

·At least two (2) years of experience working in the golf industry, preferably with golf course management experience.

· Two (2) years of experience working under the direction of a class "A" golf professional.

· Must be certified at least as a qualified class “Junior A” golf professional.

· All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, codes and ethics governing professional golf.

· Teaching and instruction related to popular golf techniques and golf etiquette.

· Knowledge of course conditions essential to prime golf play and principles and practices related to course management and supervision.

· Knowledge of golf terminology and scoring and handicap computation.

· Ability to plan, organize and direct play and instruction on a golf course.

· Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Ability to teach technical golf skills to others.

· Maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials and the general public.

· Some computer skills preferable.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, sitting or standing for extended periods while assisting customers and while operating assigned office equipment. Walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential in the performance of daily tasks. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, including dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements.

Condition of Employment

Employee may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays. Hurricane City employment can require employees to occasionally work outside of their normal job duties to assist with city sponsored events and/or projects. The employee is expected to forgo normal work duties to assist with the completion of these events and/or projects. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

To Apply

Submit a completed City of Hurricane Employment Application. Applications can be mailed to 147 N 870 West, Hurricane, Utah 84737 or emailed to Human Resources. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-635-2811 ext. 108. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening is required.

Hurricane City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.40 - $32.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $32