GENERAL MANAGE:R OF GOLF COURSES

 

DEFINITION


 Under    direction,   administers   a   comprehensive   operation
 maintenance, and development program for two or more golf courses
 and/or manages golf course revenue; directs employees engaged  in
 golf  course  management programs; prepares and  administers  the
 budget; does other related duties.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Directs  and  may  supervise the operation, maintenance,  repair,
 construction,  and  cleaning  of  golf  courses  and   associated
 facilities.

 Develops a yearly management plan, which includes a turf program,
 rebuilding program, new construction, and building, and equipment
 maintenance.

 Directs  the operation of the Pro Shop and other shops  involving
 the  collection  of fees, merchandizing and inventory  of  items,
 issuance of identification cards, the maintenance of records, and
 the deposit of receipts.

 Directs  the operation of a food service facility, involving  the
 cleaning,  preparation and serving of food, collection  of  fees,
 and the keeping of pertinent records.

 Directs  and  may supervise a preventive maintenance program  for
 motorized equipment used on golf courses.

 Develops   promotional  and  educational  materials   concerning,
 organizes  and conducts golf tournaments, and edits monthly  golf
 course newsletter.

 Provides  assignments  and  instruction  to  supervisory   and/or
 employees  engaged  in  the maintenance  and  operation  of  golf
 course.

 Develops and implements a safety program for employees.

 Issues  material and supplies and supervises the  maintenance  of
 inventories.

 Provides recommendations for the construction and improvements of
 golf courses.

 Supervises   the  proper  use  and  care  of  needed   equipment,
 materials, and supplies.

 Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and
 evaluates   employee  performance  and  conduct,   enabling   the
 effective  recommendation of the hiring, firing,  promoting,  and
 disciplining of employees.

 Prepares and administers the budget.

 Prepares reports.

 Maintains  records of personnel, equipment, and  materials,  work
 done, and time spent; assembles and analyzes public use data.
 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation  from an accredited college with  an  Associate's
 degree in turf management, or golf course management.

      NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the Associate's degree
 may  substitute a certificate showing successful completion of  a
 two-year  (2) program in golf course management from  a  licensed
 school or other educational institution.

      NOTE: A  Bachelor's  degree in  business  management  or
 sports   management  may  substitute  for  the  above   education
 requirement.

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two  (2)  years  of administrative experience involving  the
 management of a regulation golf course, including planning of the
 maintenance,  repair, and cleaning program and/or the  management
 of associated facilities.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and procedures in
 golf play.

 Knowledge  of  the  procedures used in the  maintenance,  repair,
 construction and cleaning of a golf course.

 Knowledge  of  the  practices, and procedures used  to  manage  a
 revenue producing facility.

 Knowledge  of  the equipment and methods used  in  the  care  and
 maintenance of golf courses.

 Knowledge of the specialized machinery and equipment used on golf
 courses.

 Knowledge of turf management procedures and techniques.

 Ability to organize and conduct golf tournaments.

 Ability  to  effectively manage the use of personnel, funds,  and
 equipment  in the operation, maintenance, and repair  of  a  golf
 course and its facilities.

 Ability  to  provide assignments and instructions to golf  course
 staff..

 Ability to work harmoniously with associates, citizens and others
 using the golf courses.

 Ability  to  prepare  clear,  sound,  accurate,  and  informative
 reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English   sufficiently  to  perform  duties  of  this   position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 05286                MCK             2/10/00

 This job specification is for local government use only.