About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Saturday, June 27th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 27th at 11:59pm.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting hiring range for this position is $22.53/hour - $28.00/hour . We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here.

Location

Leading up to and during the golf season (April – November), you can expect to work on-site at Evergreen Golf Course. At 7,220 feet, Evergreen is Denver’s mountain jewel golf course. This 18-hole course sits along Bear Creek. Rolling hills and fairways lined with pine trees make this mountain golf experience just a short drive from the city.

From December – March, you can expect to work on-site at Evergreen Golf Course and across Denver’s eight golf facilities, based on needs, supporting year-round operations and programs.

What You’ll Do

With eight golf facilities, Denver Golf, part of the City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation, has something for everyone! Denver Golf’s diverse portfolio includes one 27-hole regulation golf course, four 18-hole regulation golf courses, one 18-hole mountain golf course, two 9-hole par three golf courses, two Miniature Golf facilities, five driving ranges (including the signature Aqua Golf water range), six Restaurants, and Denver Junior Golf - The First Tee of Denver (one of the largest Junior Golf programs in the country). Denver Golf has outstanding course conditions and top-notch guest services for the best value. From urban golf settings to mountain vistas, you will find it here at Denver Golf.

Denver Golf is looking to hire an Assistant Golf Course Operator to join their team at Evergreen Golf Course. Just a short drive from downtown, Evergreen Golf Course, a part of Denver’s Mountain Park system, was completed in 1926 and provides an exceptional 18-hole golf course experience to visitors. Evergreen offers many benefits to golfers including scenic mountain views, sightings of Colorado’s native wildlife, and an escape from the city’s busy atmosphere. In addition to the world-class course, Evergreen offers visitors a fully stocked pro shop and the unique Keys on the Green restaurant, a historic cabin dining experience. Check out what Evergreen Golf Course has to offer!

It takes a dedicated team of professionals to ensure Denver’s most iconic course can be enjoyed for generations to come. As an Assistant Golf Course Operator, you will play a key role in Denver Golf’s mission to be a national leader in the golf industry regarding accessibility, diversity, environmental stewardship, and building the game for the future.

As an Assistant Golf Course Operator, you will:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Evergreen Golf Course Pro Shop
• Maintain pro shop merchandising, purchasing, and vendor relations
• Perform broad-level customer service duties including responding to inquiries and complaints, completing sales and transactions, booking tee times, and ensuring customer retention
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training of seasonal sales and operations staff
• Assist with preparing and monitoring the annual budget
• Oversee and coordinate special events and related activities, including tournaments, leagues, and small group bookings
• Oversee facility maintenance
• Assist with staff management, coaching, and delegation
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Golf Course Operator

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience with year-round golf facility maintenance
• Experience supervising part-time staff
• Experience troubleshooting and operating a variety of course equipment
• Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
• Cash handling skills including the use of a point-of-sale (POS) system

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in hospitality or retail management.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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