Job opening: GOLF PROGRAM MANAGER AND PRO
Salary: $34 - 37 per hour
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 25 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located at Naval Station, Great Lakes IL, Veterans Memorial Golf Course. Position oversees Golf Program and Food and Beverage operations. Works under the general supervision of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Business Activities Division Director and is responsible for supervising, planning, coordinating, and managing the day-to-day operation of a regulation 18-hole golf course, golf pro shop and driving range, restaurant/snack bar, and golf maintenance program.
Duties
Summary of Duties:
-Uses knowledge as a PGA Professional to direct and supervise golf operations including an 18-hole golf course, staff, pro shop, driving range, golf cart rental, specialized equipment and vehicles. Ensures operations are in compliance with Navy Accreditation Standards. Plans and provides hands on coordination for a wide variety of golf and social programs such as tournaments, contests, instruction, dinners, parties, and holiday special events. The purpose is to promote participation, attract, engage, and retain customers in order to foster a fiscally viable operation. Interacts with customers and assures outstanding customer service in all areas of the program.
-Responsible for the proper maintenance and upkeep of approximately 125 acres of property, including 18 holes of golf, clubhouse, driving range and parking. Oversees preventative maintenance program and implements corrective action for facilities, course, equipment, vehicles, and carts. Works with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan, schedule, and ensures all grounds maintenance and repair work is accomplished in a timely manner.
-Oversees a food and beverage program including a restaurant, snack bar, and mobile cart. Ensures compliance with Navy Restaurant standards including quality, safety, and sanitation. Coordinates with the MWR Catering Department for private parties and other F&B programming. Ensures pricing is competitive and food/beverages are portioned correctly and attractively presented while maintaining proper COGS %. Enforces proper alcohol serving and control practices.
- Supervises all Golf Branch employees, to include the Golf Shop, Food and Beverage, and Golf Maintenance Department. Responsible for training, recruiting, and scheduling staff. Work is reviewed for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with objectives and goals. Evaluates personnel performance, initiates appropriate personnel actions. Provides training and monitors compliance with active safety and hazardous material programs.
- Develops and executes budget criteria for the Golf Operations Division. Promotes effectiveness and efficiency within by analysis of financial data, reviews budgets and submits reports. Ensures financial integrity is maintained, applies cash and asset controls. Uses accreditation and budgetary guidelines to accomplish overall programmatic and fiscal goals and objectives.
-Performs administrative duties and support through routine submission of after actions and tracking of data. Submits marketing to fully promote programs and events. Advises supervisors of operations and important developments.
-May be required to perform duties of subordinate positions and/or other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of specialized experience in the overall management of a golf course to include golf shop, grounds maintenance, and food and beverage operation.
- Must possess or be actively pursuing a PGA Class A status.
- Must possess an extensive and detailed knowledge of golf pro shop principles and practices, to include inventory procedures and controls.
- Must possess a working knowledge in the principles of accounting, budget preparation, financial management, and the ability to plan assignments and supervisor subordinate staff.
- Must effectively communicate with others.
- Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions and judgments based upon facts.
- Must have extensive experience in a supervisory capacity and have leadership ability to be able to influence the actions of others in obtaining cooperation and assistance to meet the mission of the Golf operations.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
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