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Assistant Golf Professional - Wellshire Golf CourseApply locations Greater Denver Area time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 29, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id R0076110About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Monday, July 28th , 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59PM on July 28th, 2025.
What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $58,656 - $63,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateThe City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
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LocationThese positions can expect to work on-site at Wellshire Golf Course five (5) days per week that includes weekends. Also, as needed in special events that may fall on holidays and weekends.
Who We Are & What You’ll DoWith eight golf facilities, Denver Golf , part of the City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation , has something for everyone! Denver Golf’s diverse portfolio includes one 27-hole regulation golf course, four 18-hole regulation golf courses, one 18-hole mountain golf course, two 9-hole par three golf courses, two Miniature Golf facilities, five driving ranges (including the signature Aqua Golf water range), six Restaurants, and Denver Junior Golf - The First Tee of Denver (one of the largest Junior Golf programs in the country). Denver Golf has outstanding course conditions and top-notch guest services for the best value. From urban golf settings to mountain vistas, you will find it here at Denver Golf.
Denver Golf is looking to hire an Assistant Golf Professional to join their team at Wellshire Golf Course. Wellshire Golf Courseprovides a country club atmosphere at an affordable price.This is the only public course West of the Mississippi thatis a Donald Ross design.Walk in the steps ofBen Hoganwhile hitting off of lush fairways lined by mature trees. Check out what Wellshire Golf Course has to offer!
Assistant Golf Professionals conduct standard-level golf professional work assisting the Head Golf Professional in devising, coordinating, and promoting daily play and tournament activities, golf lessons, pro shop operations, merchandising, and golf cart fleet operations. It takes a dedicated team of professionals to ensure Denver’s iconic courses can be enjoyed for generations to come. As an Assistant Golf Professional, you will play a key role in Denver Golf’s mission to be a national leader in the golf industry regarding accessibility, diversity, environmental stewardship, and building the game for the future.
Specifically, as an Assistant Golf Professional you will:
Assist the Head Golf Professional with the design, marketing, and implementation of golf programs that result in increased course revenues and enhanced customer serviceEnforce golf course rules and regulations and maintain standards and policiesAssists in creating high profile lesson programs to attract large numbers of golfers to our golf courses and related facilitiesAssist in coordinating daily play, tournament, and other golf activities to balance play and course conditions at appropriate levels, provide maximum service and enhance per round revenuesAdminister pro shop operations to include product merchandising, receiving all incoming shipments of merchandise, calculating wholesale and retail prices for all items, entering all shipments received into inventory and maintaining displays on the sales floorsRotate merchandise among facilities on a regular basisEnsure that proper documentation is prepared for all transfers among facilities, complete physical inventories on a regular schedule, and maintain current inventory and sales recordsPrepare annual buying plan based on analysis of sales data and industry trends and complete purchase orders for payment of pro shop invoicesAssist in the management of golf cart fleet operations, including staging, daily maintenance, and upkeepPerform lead work and training of golf shop personnel, cart attendants, and on-course rangers/startersAssist in the management of driving range operationsWhat You’ll BringWe are looking for a knowledgeable and self-motivated professional with strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Moreover, we are seeking someone who relishes opportunities to teach, has strong merchandising experience, and golf club knowledge.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience using a computerized POS systemExperience with tournament managementExperience with merchandise managementExperience with Tee sheet managementBoth inside and outside golf experience including personnel management and supervision, vendor relations, back of house operations, and instructionStrong customer service skillsAbility to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidaysRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in the golf industry.Education and Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirementsLicense/Certification Requirement: Class \"A\" membership in the PGA/LPGA at the time of application. This membership status must be maintained while holding a Golf Professional 1st Assistant position as a condition of employmentOREnrollment in a program to attain class \"A\" PGA/LPGA membership status at the time of application or by the end of probation. Enrollment in a program must be continuous, and satisfactory progress otherwise maintained until class \"A\" membership is attained.Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.About Everything ElseJob Profile
CR3339 Golf Professional 1st AssistantTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here .
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$58,656.00 - $96,782.00Target Pay
Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $58,656/year - $63,000/year, based on related experience and additional pay factors.Agency
Parks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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