Golf Course Manager

Description

Imagine starting your day with ocean air, rolling greens, and a course that locals love! The City of San Clemente is searching for a Golf Course Manager to guide operations at our beautiful seaside course — a community favorite with year-round play.
This position receives administrative direction from the Maintenance Manager in the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department. This individual will supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the City's golf course; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management level class allocated to the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department and is responsible for managing overall activities of the Golf Division, which includes exercising direct supervision over supervisory, technical and clerical staff.

Essential Functions

Essential and other important functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the golf course including tournaments, maintenance functions, equipment maintenance and related activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City golf course; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for administering golf course maintenance; work with Recreation staff to coordinate special events; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, develop and evaluate golf course personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the golf course program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Provide staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinate golf course activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of golf course maintenance, design, and operation.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Modern and complex principles and practices of golf course management.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal golf course.
Tools, material and equipment needed to maintain the golf course.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of horticulture and irrigation systems.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent rules and regulations governing pesticides and fertilizers.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to :

Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Interpret and explain City parks and recreation policies and procedures.
Oversee and direct the operations, services, and activities of the City's golf courses.
Operate tools, materials, and equipment needed to maintain golf courses.
Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Experience and Education/Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience :

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in golf course management, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Education/Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work or specialized training in recreation management, public administration, or a related field

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

Work will primarily take place in an office environment; and outdoors on an occasional basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an indoor office environment, requiring extensive sitting, and some standing and walking.
• Moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of boxes and files.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling to access files.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle files and documents.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screens.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.

Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at http://san-clemente.org/jobs . All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of San Clemente provides excellent benefits which include:

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE - Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.

HOLIDAYS - The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two 8 hour floating holidays.

VACATION - Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 120 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 180 hours based on years of service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Employees in this position are granted 64 hours per year.

SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.

INSURANCE - The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

LIFE INSURANCE - Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $200,000.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may defer up to a maximum of $24,500 annually. Individuals aged 50 and older can contribute up to $8,000 in catch-up contributions to these plans.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.

RETIREMENT - The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under. Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.
NOTE:The City is also a member of the Social Security system. As such, Full Time employees make contributions to Social Security in addition to their CalPERS contributions.

Classic Member:

Retirement Formula: 2% @ 55

Definition:

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the PEPRA definition of a "new member" as "classic members" who are subject to the Public Employees' Retirement Law (PERL). PEPRA allows a member after January 1, 2013, to retain his/her classic member retirement benefit status if the member continues his/her membership in all previous California Public Retirement System(s) by leaving his/her service credit and contributions (if any) on deposit, and the member enters into employment that results in CalPERS membership within six months of separating from the most recent California Public Retirement System. Classic member status also requires the membership date to be on or before December 31, 2012, in a California Public Retirement System in which reciprocity is established.

New Member:

Retirement Formula: 2% @ 62

Definition: A new member is defined in PEPRA as any of the following:

• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has a break in service of greater than six months with another California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity.

• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.

Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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