Golf Professional

Salary : $43,459.52 - $55,683.68 Annually

Location : High Point, NC 27265

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 7168

Department : Parks & Recreation Special Facilities

Opening Date : 10 / 28 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Actively engaged in the general operation of a public golf course, driving range, and pro shop. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Head Golf Professional and the general supervision of the Golf Administrator. Supervision is exercised over pro shop staff. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays. Additional income opportunities exist through private lessons.

Essential Tasks

• Supervises and is actively engaged in the operation of the pro shop;
• Supervises and is actively engaged in the collection and receipt of fees and revenues;
• Takes reservations in person and by telephone, collects fees and keeps accurate records of the money and attendance primarily through a point-of-sale computer program;
• Answers questions about reservations, facility policies, procedures and programs;
• Works with the Golf Administrator and Head Golf Professional to establish and enforce rules of conduct for employees and rules and regulations for the public;
• Supervises control of all funds collected at the golf course and does supervisory work necessary in collecting, accounting, and recording these funds;
• Teaches golf lessons, plans and conducts golf clinics;
• Organizes and runs golf tournaments;
• Sells golf supplies and merchandise;
• Promotes the facility, conducts special events, gives golf instructions;
• Ensures the maintenance of golf carts and related equipment;
• Serves as a liaison with City officials, golfers, civic and social groups, and clubs on golf course matters;
• Prepares operating financial records and reports;
• Maintains orderly and attractive golf facility; ensures proper conduct of patrons and handles situations of controversy;
• Enforces policies and safety rules and regulations;
• Oversees equipment repairs and reports liabilities to supervisor;
• Other duties as assigned;

Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications

If actively enrolled as an Apprentice in the PGM Program, employee will be classified and compensated as an Assistant Golf Professional ($37,541.92 annual salary). Once Class A PGA status is obtained, employee will move to Golf Professional pay grade status.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees and the general public;

Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Hearing / Speaking - Expressing and / or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with other employees and supervisor working together to accomplish task.

Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position :

Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, merchandise, documents and other paperwork near at hand.Both eyes 20 / 22 corrected.

Depth perception - Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time. Depth perception - 4

Field of Vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span to cover surrounding area in order to observe patrons who are located in the area while attending to the activity at hand.

Accommodation -Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing up to check entire work area. Must be able to adjust the lens of eye to glance quickly at equipment or people who are located at varying distances.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include :

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and / or

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and

A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.

Work requires walking, standing, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions.

Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity / Requirements

Reasoning

Mathematics Ability

Language Ability

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

Hazards

Machinery / Tools / Work Aids / Other Equipment

Disclaimer

This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point's workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

City of High Point - Benefits Overview Statement

The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites :

Benefits Overview

The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees. Benefits Booklet =

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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License?

How many years of experience do you have working in golf course operations?

Do you have a valid Class A Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) card?

Required Question

Salary : $43,460 - $55,684