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Head Golf Professional/Manager Katke Golf Course
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jan 2025
💰 $65,000/yr
About the role
Position Title:
Head Golf Professional/Manager Katke Golf Course
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Professional Golf Management, Business, Marketing, Accounting, or related field. Required Work Experience: Five years of recent, demonstrated experience as a Golf Professional and/or Director of Golf. Experience should include progressive/increased levels of responsibility and authority, demonstrated experience in the development of golf activities, managing staff and in delivering golf instruction to all age groups. Required Licenses and Certifications: Class “A” PGA member in good standing. Physical Demands:
Work experience in a public golf course setting.
Experience with providing lessons. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the golf course's operations, facilities, and overall customer experience while aligning with the university's long-term goals.
• Serve as a co-facilitator of the Katke Advisory Committee, providing expertise and guidance on operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and community engagement.
• Manage golf operations including merchandising, golf cars, tournaments, marketing, special events and rental space.
• Maintain golf operation as state-of-the-art learning laboratory for the PGM program.
• Assist the University Professional Golf Management program activities with PGA requirements of PGM degree.
•Attend weekly PGMSA meetings and support PGA Golf Management Program Accreditation process.
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of golf operation including golf camps, league play, tournament scheduling and activities, intercollegiate tournaments and intensive Professional Golf Management program playing requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective rapport within the university environment and its constituencies, such as area Chamber of Commerce, the golf industry and FSU alumni.
• Fiscal management including budget preparation and administration.
• Recruit, interview, select and supervise golf course staff in a positive and encouraging manner, pursuant to University process and procedures.
• Mentor PGA Golf Management students employed at Katke.
• Participate in selected professional associations and activities.
• Develop and oversee an innovative golf activities program that services all customer segments. Including but not limited to PGA Programs, PAT tournaments, and high school championships.
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel for catering all food and beverage needs through Founders Grill, including but not limited to banquets, outside events, tournaments, private events and all golf functions.
• Oversee the development of policies and
51400 - Golf Course Operations
Advertised Salary: $65,000 - 75,000. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits:Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: The Head Golf Professional/Golf Course Manager oversees all aspects of golf operations, including merchandising, tournaments, events, and facility management, while supporting the Professional Golf Management (PGM) program's accreditation and educational goals. This role involves supervising staff, mentoring students, managing budgets, enforcing policies, and fostering relationships with the university, alumni, local businesses, and the golf industry. Key responsibilities include event coordination, program innovation, and delivering inclusive, high-quality service to diverse groups. Reporting to the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, the manager ensures operational excellence, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement through professional development, while working extended hours during the golf season to meet operational demands.Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Professional Golf Management, Business, Marketing, Accounting, or related field. Required Work Experience: Five years of recent, demonstrated experience as a Golf Professional and/or Director of Golf. Experience should include progressive/increased levels of responsibility and authority, demonstrated experience in the development of golf activities, managing staff and in delivering golf instruction to all age groups. Required Licenses and Certifications: Class “A” PGA member in good standing. Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Driving
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Work experience in a public golf course setting.
Experience with providing lessons. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the golf course's operations, facilities, and overall customer experience while aligning with the university's long-term goals.
• Serve as a co-facilitator of the Katke Advisory Committee, providing expertise and guidance on operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and community engagement.
• Manage golf operations including merchandising, golf cars, tournaments, marketing, special events and rental space.
• Maintain golf operation as state-of-the-art learning laboratory for the PGM program.
• Assist the University Professional Golf Management program activities with PGA requirements of PGM degree.
•Attend weekly PGMSA meetings and support PGA Golf Management Program Accreditation process.
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of golf operation including golf camps, league play, tournament scheduling and activities, intercollegiate tournaments and intensive Professional Golf Management program playing requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective rapport within the university environment and its constituencies, such as area Chamber of Commerce, the golf industry and FSU alumni.
• Fiscal management including budget preparation and administration.
• Recruit, interview, select and supervise golf course staff in a positive and encouraging manner, pursuant to University process and procedures.
• Mentor PGA Golf Management students employed at Katke.
• Participate in selected professional associations and activities.
• Develop and oversee an innovative golf activities program that services all customer segments. Including but not limited to PGA Programs, PAT tournaments, and high school championships.
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel for catering all food and beverage needs through Founders Grill, including but not limited to banquets, outside events, tournaments, private events and all golf functions.
• Oversee the development of policies and
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