Description
The Parks Department is seeking a qualified Golf Pro Shop Manager. The ideal candidate has experience managing an 18-hole golf course, and is familiar with the golf industry in Southwest Missouri. This position's primary purpose is to supervise, coordinate, and direct golf programs, associated activities, and Pro Shop management.
About Horton Smith Golf Course:
Horton Smith Golf Course is named for two-time Masters winner and Greene County native Horton Smith, with 18 holes, 6,312 yards and par 70. The course features a driving range, two practice greens, and a fully stocked Pro Shop.
About the Department:
The Springfield-Greene County Park strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike.
The Park Board includes 3,200 acres and 103 sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to natural resource areas. The system includes four golf courses, three family centers, a zoo, a farm park, botanical gardens, several sports and athletic complexes, two indoor aquatics centers, six outdoor swimming pools, multiple School-Park sites and more than 100 miles of recreational trails - including 70 miles of Greenways.
Learn more about our award-winning, accredited Parks department at: http://www.parkboard.org
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field;
- Two years of experience in developing and golf programs;
- Directly related experience in developing and supervising in related program areas may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Professional Golf Association (PGA) certification strongly preferred.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
