Assistant Golf Pro

Summary

Performs mid-level work assisting with pro shop operations, tournament schedules, customer service, scheduling tee times, promoting and marketing, merchandising, and providing lessons and camps for the public. This position uses moderately complex skills and requires golf experience. This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Assist in daily operations in the Pro Shop, including the sale of merchandise, collection of green fees, cart rentals, ball rentals.

• Operate computerized cash collection system, close out cash drawer on daily basis, balance cash, record deposits.

• Assist golf cart attendants as needed, check golf carts daily as to acceptable operation and cleanliness, clean carts when necessary.

• Assist with tournament organization and administration.

• Schedule tee times and assists with the flow of course activities.

• Perform marshaling duties when needed.

• Operate tractor to mechanically retrieve golf balls on driving range, as needed.

• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of Pro Shop and surrounding areas, including taking out trash, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, unpacking and arranging inventory.

• Open and close Club House according to policy and procedure.

• Provide individual instruction, lessons, camps, and instruct junior golf programs.

• Promote golf among the community.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with emphasis on Professional Golf Management.

• Or, is a current participant in the PGA associated program, level one or higher.

• Minimum of one-year related experience.

Required Certificate and Licenses

• Valid Driver's License. (Approximately 25% driving time in a company vehicle.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days per state law.

• Current participant in the PGA associated program, level one or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The assistant golf professional must be a talented player with good communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to communicate and teach the game of golf to a variety of students and expertise in club fitting.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations.

• Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools and vehicles safely.

• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.

• Ability to plan strategically.

• Ability to plan and schedule operations.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.

Equipment, Machines, Tools and Work Aids

Use of computer, cash registers, golf carts, small lawn equipment, battery charger.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle and feel items; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crawl; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift or move 25 lbs. with regularity.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.

• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *

• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

• The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at hr@leandertx.gov or 512-528-2708. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).

Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation.

Medical

We offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide.

Dental

Dental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50.

Vision

Access to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more.

Life/AD&D

Your basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule.

Disability

Both short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates.

Accident & Cancer

Need extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year.

Employee Assistance Program

We know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home.

Holidays

The City has thirteen designated holidays each year.

Vacation Leave

Most full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing.

Sick Leave

As a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies.

Emergency Leave

The City allows up to five days of paid leave (or two 24 hour shifts for 24/48 hour fire department) for regular employees in the event of the death of an immediate family member (as defined in city personnel policy).

Longevity Pay

Regular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping.

Retirement

All regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around.

Deferred Compensation

If saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older.

Social Security

City of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations.

Golf Course

We have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or it's equivalent

• High school graduate or its equivalent PLUS a participant in the PGA Associate program, level one or higher.

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school with emphasis in Professional Golf Management.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Graduate degree from an accredited college of university.

• None of the above selection apply to me

02

Are you a participant in the PGA Associated Program, level one or higher?

• Yes, I am a participant in the PGA Association, at a level one or higher.

• No, I am not a current participant in the PGA Association, but I have plans to pursue membership in the organization.

• No, I am not a current participant in the PGA Association, and do not have plans to pursue membership in the organization.

03

Please provide your PGA Associate program number. If not applicable, type NA.

04

Which of the following describes your professional experience in a golf related capacity?

• I have two or more years of experience.
• I have one year, but less than two years.
• I have some but less than one year of experience.
• I have no experience.

05

Please describe your professional golf related experience.

06

Do you have a valid driver's license from a state in the U.S.?

• Yes

• No

07

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No, I possess a license from another state, however, I will be able to obtain a Texas license within ninety (90) days of hire

• No, I do not possess a valid Texas driver's license

08

Are you able to work hours other than the regular daytime weekday schedule, such as weekend and evenings?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency City of Leander

Department Golf Course Address 3400 Crystal Falls Parkway

Leander, Texas, 78641

Phone 512-528-2700

Website https://www.leandertx.gov