Golf Professional
Salary
$51,278.01 - $69,886.67 Annually
Location
Ballantrae Golf Club
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202600048
Department
Ballantrae Golf Club
Division
Golf Operations
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/7/2026 5:00 PM Central
Description
Are you passionate about the game of golf and creating an exceptional experience for players of all ages and skill levels? Our municipal golf course is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Golf Professional to help grow the game, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the overall golfer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a golf professional who combines strong leadership, a commitment to excellent customer service, and a desire to make golf accessible and enjoyable for the entire community. This position manages daily golf operations and golf tournaments in coordination with other departments.
Representative List of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.
Creates, promotes and schedules programs associated with golf instruction.
Teach private and group golf lessons.
Manages junior golf program.
Plays golf with members and guests.
Assist with tournament operations.
Assist with golf department as needed including but not limited to supervising employees, opening and closing of the facility along with daily operations.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and long days during peak season.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;
Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Leadership - Inspires respect and trust;
Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions;
Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and long days during peak season.
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree (B. A.) and two years related experience working in the golf industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Membership in PGA of America preferred. AL Drivers license required. Without PGA Membership, the City will reimburse for PGA certification levels 1 through 3 and the playing ability test after each is completed while employed by the City. Must complete PGA Certification within the third year of employment or employment will be terminated. After certification completion, requires a two year commitment or expended funds must be reimbursed to the City for full amount within 30 days of employment end date.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, the individual should be proficient in relevant technology and software applications required for the position.
Supplemental Information
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist with the supervision of golf operations staff.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions including moderate cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The City of Pelham, Alabama, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment experience, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary and personal interviews. The City of Pelham, Alabama, is an equal-opportunity employer.
Benefits have been made available to employees through the Civil Service Law and approval of the governing body. Benefits are administered through the Human Resources Department. Questions concerning these benefits may be directed to this department. Following are highlights of some of the benefits offered to City of Pelham employees.
Medical Plans:
Life Insurance and Disability:
Retirement & Other Savings:
Holidays & Leave:
2025 Paid Holidays
Vacation/Annual Leave
Years of Service 1-12
Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 8 hours per month
Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 8.4 hours per month
Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 10.6 hours per month
Years of Service 12-25
Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 12 hours per month
Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 12.6 hours per month
Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 15.9 hours per month
Years of Service 25+
Full-Time Employee (Non-First Responder): 16 hours per month
Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 16.8 hours per month
Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 21.2 hours per month
Annual Carry Over Time
Full-Time Employees: 320 hours
Police Patrol (12 Hour Shifts): 336 hours
Fire Shift Personnel (24 Hour Shifts): 424 hours
Sick Leave
Accrual is 8 hours per month
Family Medical Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Additional Benefits:
01
A valid drivers license is a requirement for this position. Do you have a valid drivers license?
02
Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher?
03
Please provide the level of education you have achieved.
04
Do you have a minimum of 2 years of golf industry related experience?
05
Are you a member of the PGA?
Required Question
Employer City of Pelham, AL
Address 3111 Cummings St.
Pelham, Alabama, 35124
Phone 205.620.6456
Website www.pelhamalabama.gov
| Location | Pelham, AL |
| Salary | $51,278.01–$69,886.67 Per Year |
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