GENERAL MANAGE:R OF GOLF COURSES
General Manage:r of Golf Courses is a non-competitive local-government civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
It expects an associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
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General Manage:r of Golf Courses is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, administers a comprehensive operation maintenance, and development program for two or more golf courses and/or manages golf course revenue; directs employees engaged in golf course management programs; prepares and administers the budget; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Directs and may supervise the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and cleaning of golf courses and associated facilities.
- Develops a yearly management plan, which includes a turf program, rebuilding program, new construction, and building, and equipment maintenance.
- Directs the operation of the Pro Shop and other shops involving the collection of fees, merchandizing and inventory of items, issuance of identification cards, the maintenance of records, and the deposit of receipts.
- Directs the operation of a food service facility, involving the cleaning, preparation and serving of food, collection of fees, and the keeping of pertinent records.
- Directs and may supervise a preventive maintenance program for motorized equipment used on golf courses.
- Develops promotional and educational materials concerning, organizes and conducts golf tournaments, and edits monthly golf course newsletter.
- Provides assignments and instruction to supervisory and/or employees engaged in the maintenance and operation of golf course.
- Develops and implements a safety program for employees.
- Issues material and supplies and supervises the maintenance of inventories.
- Provides recommendations for the construction and improvements of golf courses.
- Supervises the proper use and care of needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of employees.
- Prepares and administers the budget.
- Prepares reports.
- Maintains records of personnel, equipment, and materials, work done, and time spent; assembles and analyzes public use data. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in turf management, or golf course management.
Experience
Two (2) years of administrative experience involving the management of a regulation golf course, including planning of the maintenance, repair, and cleaning program and/or the management of associated facilities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and procedures in golf play.
- Knowledge of the procedures used in the maintenance, repair, construction and cleaning of a golf course.
- Knowledge of the practices, and procedures used to manage a revenue producing facility.
- Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in the care and maintenance of golf courses.
- Knowledge of the specialized machinery and equipment used on golf courses.
- Knowledge of turf management procedures and techniques.
- Ability to organize and conduct golf tournaments.
- Ability to effectively manage the use of personnel, funds, and equipment in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a golf course and its facilities.
- Ability to provide assignments and instructions to golf course staff..
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates, citizens and others using the golf courses.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
- CODES: LG - MCK 2/10/00
- This job specification is for local government use only.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the Associate's degree may substitute a certificate showing successful completion of a two-year (2) program in golf course management from a licensed school or other educational institution.
A Bachelor's degree in business management or sports management may substitute for the above education requirement.