Assistant Golf Professional - City of Bessemer - Frank House Golf Course

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site.
Grade 17 CLOSE DATE 12/31/2023 SUMMARY Individuals working as Assistant Golf Professionals in the Merit System are responsible for assisting the Head Golf Professional with the oversight, upkeep, maintenance, and inventory for the golf course, golf shop, clubhouse, and on-site restaurant.
They also interact with the community (i.
e.
, schools, youth programs, local businesses) to promote the course, tournaments, and event space availability.
The Assistant Golf Professional assists with the budget by providing input on golf shop inventory, pricing, and monitoring expenditure information.
Individuals in this position receive general supervision from the Head Golf Professional who reviews their work through reports and performance appraisals.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Supervises staff by planning, assigning, and reviewing work, ensuring rules are being enforced, and providing training.
Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental budget by reviewing spending trends and expenditure reports, consulting with personnel, analyzing financial data, and presenting an annual budget based on financial data and department needs to ensure that expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
Performs public/community relations activities such as interacting with schools, youth programs, and golf lessons to promote the golf course to local businesses, organizations, groups and individuals.
Offers and conducts private golf lessons for course patrons by teaching equipment selection, strategy, and golf skill instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Driver's license.
Proof of a passed PGA Player Ability Test.
Experience handling customer service requests and complaints.
Experience entering data into spreadsheets.
Work experience procuring golf equipment and products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.
COMPETENCIES: Computer & Technology Operations.
Creativity & Innovation.
Customer Service.
Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
Leadership & Management.
Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
Oral Communication & Comprehension.
Physical Abilities.
Planning & Organizing.
Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Professionalism & Integrity.
Self-Management & Initiative.
Teamwork & Interpersonal.
Technical and Job-Specific Knowledge.
Training & Facilitation.
Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of golf rules, regulations and techniques as needed to instruct, coach or officiate.
Knowledge of basic inventory security protocols (e.
g.
, restricted access, secure storage).
Knowledge of computer fundamentals and software, including database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in employer-owned golf courses and facilities.
Work involves the use of specialized tools for golf instruction.
Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing.
May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date.
Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form.
You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.
org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: https://www.
pbjcal.
org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles.
The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.
The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists.
Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.