Golf Course Operations Manager

This is responsible supervisory and administrative work organizing, coordinating, and directing the day-to-day management of clubhouse operations for the City’s Municipal Golf Courses. Work involves supervision of skilled and semi-skilled employees, including their selection, placement, training, safety, appraisal and discipline; budget preparation and administration; coordination of golf tournaments and leagues; assisting in the recommendation and development of personnel and operational policies and procedures; creating and promoting programs for developing new and existing golfers; provision individual and group instructions on a private fee basis; and collaborating with golf courses superintendent on quality of ongoing maintenance and repair activities affecting course playing conditions.

Salary: $77,764 - $122,489 DOQ

Close Date: 10-07-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree or possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency combined with experience and training.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Possess a PGA Class A Certification.

• Have considerable progressive work experience in golf shop and clubhouse operations as a head golf professional or course manager.

• Be proficient in the use of a computer to efficiently create and maintain records, conduct research, perform database entry, and prepare correspondence and email communication.

• Be able to effectively supervise and train assigned employees and enforce regulations, polices and safety practices with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable experience successfully managing public interaction and complaint response.

• Have some experience with managing and performing emergency response duties.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.