Assistant Golf Professional

Job Title

Assistant Golf Professional

Assists Golf Club Professional in managing course play, practice range and pro shop operations for a Salt Lake City municipal golf course. Provides administrative backup in the Golf Club Professional’s absence. Gives golf lessons and instructions. Advises the professional on problems and suggestions for improvement. This position requires working non‑conventional hours and overtime as needed during peak golf season.

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits such as pet insurance and legal services

• Assists in the day‑to‑day management of the municipal golf course, including reserving and scheduling course play, receiving and accounting for revenues, arranging and providing instruction for public, renting carts, selling golf equipment, accessories and clothing, and coordinating driving range and practice activities. May, upon delegation, assign duties to employees, approve leave requests, and recommend discipline. Provides input on employee evaluation.
• Makes recommendations regarding materials and supplies acquisition, provides budget input, prepares requisitions, monitors inventories, and assists in preserving order in and around the pro shop and premises.
• Gives golf lessons and instruction to groups, classes, or individual public members; operates with Utah Golf Association to establish handicaps for interested players.
• Ensures pro shop is clean and orderly, monitors inventory and cash receipts, and secures shop, locker rooms and lavatories.
• Assists with scheduling golf play and administering city‑sponsored tournaments; coordinates reservations for regular tournament play according to city rules and regulations.
• Ensures golf carts are clean, fueled, and mechanically sound; directs ball machine or ball bin operations; ensures practice range equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Coordinates with golf course maintenance to monitor condition of the course.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Two years of post‑high‑school study in Recreation Management or a related area and two years of experience in golf course operations or maintenance. Education and experience may substitute for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Successful completion of the PGA or LPGA T&CP’s Playing Ability Test, with ability and desire to commence coursework in the PGA or LPGA T&CP Apprentice Program within six months of hiring, and continual progress toward membership in the PGA or LPGA T&CP. If a member, must remain a Class A member in good standing.
• Outstanding communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records and maintain proper accounting of fees, purchases, and other activities.
• May require a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

• Must be able to work long and odd hours.

Full‑time

$24.12 - $41.65 per hour

Public Lands

40 per week

Entry level

Full-time

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