Assistant Golf Pro - McDonald Golf Course

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Step into a key role in the City of Wichita’s Golf Division where your expertise drives exceptional golf experiences and operational excellence. As an Assistant Golf Pro, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth clubhouse operations, elevating customer service, and supporting golfer development programs that enhance the community’s engagement with the game. This position empowers you to lead teams, oversee daily operations, and contribute to the strategic success of municipal golf courses, making a tangible impact on both staff performance and player satisfaction. By combining management, instruction, and operational oversight, you become an integral part of delivering a professional, enjoyable, and well-organized golfing environment that sets Wichita apart.

The days and hours for this position: Varies

Bargaining Unit: Employee's Council

• Posting may close at any time ** Examples of Work Performed
• Oversees the reservation system, starting, and monitoring of play.
• Trains, schedules, and supervises counter staff, food service staff, cart mechanic, starters, and rangers.
• Responsible for sale of greens fees, cart rentals, daily cash receipts and accounting of same, daily deposits, inventory of concessions and merchandise, providing safe, clean, profitable food and beverage service, and maintaining the clubhouse in a presentable fashion.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing golf course usage.
• Develops and oversees golf instruction and golfer developments programs.
• Cooperates with Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor concerning frost delays, driving range, and maintenance scheduling.
• Prepares and submits reports related to personnel and payroll transaction, maintenance, accidents, statistical data, range contests, golf tournaments, revenue, and weekly activities report.
• Ensures compliance with City and department policies, rules and regulations.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.
  
  

Requirements of Work

• Some knowledge of sales and merchandising of golf course equipment.
• Some knowledge of food preparation and service.
• Some knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the fundamentals, techniques, rules and regulations of and the skills required for participation in the game of golf.
• Some knowledge of the objectives and methods used in planning, organizing, promoting and operating golf leagues, tournaments and open play.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to provide instructions in all phases of the game of golf to others.
• Ability to properly account for materials, supplies, and funds.
• Ability to effectively train and supervise personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other City Staff, and the public.
• Ability to present professional public image in order to market municipal golf courses.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to walk and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Ability to walk outdoors over uneven terrain for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb indoor and outdoor stairs.
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to operate a cash register and basic office equipment, golf carts, public address system, computer, and telephone.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a food handler's license.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an alcoholic beverage license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  
  

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• Three (3) years of hands-on experience in the golf industry, including golf instruction, clubhouse operations, and tournament or league management.
• 5 years of supervising experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
  
  

Preferred Experience And Training

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in business management or recreation management.
• Active in PGA, GPTP, or LPGA, T&CP programs.
  
  

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
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Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

I Have a Bachelor’s Degree Or Higher In

• Business Management
• Recreation Management
• My bachelor's degree or higher is not from the above field.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree or higher.
  
  

02

I have following years of hands-on experience in the golf industry, including golf instruction, clubhouse operations, and tournament or league management.

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 - 2 years' experience
• 3 - 4 years' experience
• 5 years' experience
• I do not have any hands-on experience in the golf industry, including golf instruction, clubhouse operations, and tournament or league management.
  
  

03

I have following years of supervisory experience.

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years' experience
• 3 - 4 years' experience
• 5 - 6 years' experience
• 7 years' experience
• I do not have any supervisory experience.
  
  

04

Which of the following active golf programs or affiliations do you currently hold?

• Active Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Membership Card.
• Active Golf Professional Training Program (GPTP)
• Active Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
• Active Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP)
• I do not hold any of the above.
  
  

05

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question