Salary: $40,366.00 – $69,295.00 Annually
Location : MacDonald GC – 840 N. Yale, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Golf
Opening Date: 05/31/2023
Closing Date: 6/11/2023 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
Under general direction, this position assists with supervisory work directing, coordinating, and participating in clubhouse management and operations at municipal golf courses. Although much of the work is performed independently, employees work under direction of supervisors performing general management of golf course clubhouse business. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.
Work location: 840 N Yale Ave
The days and hours for this position: Varies
Bargaining Unit: Employee’s Council
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 reports.
- Insures 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.
Required Experience and Training
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with emphasis on business or recreation management preferred, and three years experience in the golf industry. Ability to register in the PGA, GPTP or the LPGA, T&CP. 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. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. 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. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). 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.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.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.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. 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.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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01
The following validates my highest level of education
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate/JD
02
How many years of experience do you have in the golf industry
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 7 years
- +8 Years
03
How many years of experience in golf course clubhouse operations do you have
- 6 months to 1 year experience
- 1 to 2 years experience
- 3 to 4 years experience
- +5 years experience
- I do not have experience in golf course clubhouse operations
04
Do you have a valid Class A Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Membership Card or Class A Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Membership Card
- Yes
- No
05
I have a valid driver’s license.
- Yes
- No
06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
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