Operations Manager - Golf

Salary: $104,568.48 - $125,532.39 Annually
Location : Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 17170
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Golf - Patty Jewett
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview
Operations Manager - Golf

About the Job: In this position, you will have a true business focus on the operation of the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services' Golf Enterprise which includes Patty Jewett and Valley Hi Golf Courses. Striving for high quality playing conditions and excellent customer service, this position will focus on key business components including financial analysis and fee administration, capital investment in facilities and infrastructure, management of staff and contractors, and oversight of all maintenance activities for both structures and grounds.

Job Type: At Will Manager

Work Location: 900 E Espanola St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA

Open until filled.
As an Operations Manager - Golf, you will:

• Manage the operation, maintenance, and concession contracts in support of the Golf Enterprise
• Evaluate and implement turf maintenance strategies to ensure the best possible playability
• Develop and manage annual budgets
• Analyze fees and recommend implementation schedules
• Perform financial forecasting, analyses, and revenue projections
• Provide overall management, resources, direction, and opportunities for both administrative and field staff
• Coordinate capital improvement projects
• Assist in the development of marketing and advertising programs
• Utilize a high level of oral and written communication skills and participate in a variety of meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to citizen concerns, questions, and issues
• Prepare and deliver presentations to boards, councils and committees, e.g., Parks Board, City Council
• Special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Principles, application, and practices of eco-friendly practices such as water conservation, integrated pest management (IPM), etc.
• Principles and practices of research methods, data collection, and project coordination
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Modern office technology and supporting software with an emphasis on Microsoft products

Ability to:

• Adhere to schedules, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in agronomy, golf course administration, business administration, or in a related field
• Five years of full-time professional experience specific to golf course management including two years of supervisory experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess a Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Class A Membership

Additional Information
Please contact Kristen Clinton at Kristen.Clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

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Do you have two or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Class A Membership?

• Yes
• No, but willing to obtain.
• No and not willing not obtain.

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