Golf Course Manager 1

Lafayette, Louisiana

BREC, LA
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Salary : $29,972.80 Annually
Location : Multiple locations, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: GCM12025
Department: Golf
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Summary
The Golf Course Manager 1 assists with the management of daily golf operations including managing and tracking play, protecting and controlling assets, supervising golf staff, assisting with all merchandising functions, managing tournaments, and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: H.S. diploma or equivalent.

Area of Study (major) Required: N/A

Certification(s) Required: N/A

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.

Years Relevant Work Experience: 1 year in golf pro shop, on course or equivalent experience in retail, customer service, marketing, or related field or education will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of pro shop operations
  • Knowledge of course maintenance
  • Basic math & computer skills
  • Good interpersonal/organizational skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and supervise subordinate staff
  • Ability to interpret and make independent policy decisions
  • Ability to quickly learn BREC policies, procedures, and programs
  • Ability to drive a BREC Vehicle to perform the essential duties
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public.
Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:
  • Supervises and manages golf operation in a professional and efficient manner in the absence of the Golf Course Manager.
  • Provides excellent customer service, professional advice and assistance to all patrons.
  • Patrols the golf course to ensure safety and pace of play.
  • Controls and manages play; ensures guest check-in and fee collection in coordination with the starter.
  • Assists in operations of the practice facility and managing of tournaments and outings.
  • Provides golf instruction and clinics that are consistent with instructional methods, policies and procedures.
  • Supervises, schedules and trains golf shop personnel as directed Assists in the purchasing, receipt, display, inventory control, promotion and sales of merchandise.
  • Remains informed on and promotes all club activities and services.
  • Assists in planning and budgeting for the golf operations.
  • Supervises cart staff and insures the condition of cart fleet remains in top condition.
  • Performs other duties as needed upon request of immediate supervisor.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
As scheduled, 40 hours per week including holidays and weekends; meal breaks as needed.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2025
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you possess one (1) year experience in a golf pro shop, on course or equivalent experience in retail, customer service marketing, or related field? If yes, please explain below.
Required Question
Date Posted: 10 April 2025
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