Head Golf Professional

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a PGA Professional to serve as Head Golf Professional, responsible for directing day-to-day clubhouse operations, managing staff and resources, supporting tournaments, leagues, and golf programs, and providing high-quality instruction and customer service at assigned municipal golf courses.

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying.

Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.

Directs and supervises the clubhouse operations for assigned municipal golf courses. Assists golfers with various components of the game; including club fitting, rules of golf, teaching, game management and various other aspects related to the game of golf.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Supervises the work of assigned seasonal personnel
• Creates and executes budget requirements for multiple golf course operations
• Schedules and administers facility tournaments, corporate outings, and charity fundraisers
• Orders, inventories, and manages food & beverage supplies on a weekly basis
• Maintains merchandise inventory, records, annual inventory purchases for resale and club fitting service
• Administers contracts for golf cars and other outsourced services
• Provides technical assistance to the public on the game of golf, including private and group lessons, organizing leagues, scoring golf tournaments, recommending appropriate equipment and interpreting golf rules
• Coordinates leagues, outings, merchandise and clinics with assigned Golf Professional
• Performs related work as required

• Two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field and
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a PGA Head Golf Professional or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Class A Member: PGA of America

• Monday-Friday, varied hours; weekends as needed during peak season months.