Golf Course Manager City of Boca Raton

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton seeks a Golf Course Manager to lead operations at the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club and the Red Reef Golf Course. This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing staff, budget, facilities, and guest experience.

The manager will guide capital improvements, coordinate events, and promote the BRGRC brand as a premier public facility, while ensuring safety and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal golf course operations and USGA rules.
• Ability to manage reservations and tee times.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience planning and supervising staff and coordinating services.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance at two municipal courses.
• Develop budgets, monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Oversee hospitality services including food and beverage and events.
• Supervise staff, contracts, and suppliers; ensure safety and standards.

Skills

Reservation systems management

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Statement of Job

Join the City of Boca Raton — Where Your Leadership Shapes Exceptional Experiences!

The City of Boca Raton is seeking aGolf Course Managerto lead operations at two of South Florida’s premier municipal golf destinations—the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club and the Red Reef Golf Course.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Leadership– Shape the future of two highly visited municipal golf courses and enhance the guest experience for residents and visitors.

• Operational Excellence– Lead teams across maintenance, clubhouse management, food and beverage services, reservation systems, tournaments, and programs.

• Strategic Influence– Guide budgeting, financial planning, and capital improvements that support long-term facility success.

• Community Connection– Partner with residents, golfers, and City departments to maintain Boca Raton’s reputation for exceptional recreation services.

A Leadership Opportunity That Stands Apart

The Golf Course Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader for both facilities. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking, customer-focused professional ready to enhance programs, elevate service standards, and guide key operational and capital priorities.

If you’re passionate about golf, hospitality, and leading high-quality facilities,we encourage you to apply.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Golf Course Manager performs complex technical and difficult administrative work, planning, organizing, leading staff, and overseeing the operations, management, and maintenance of the Boca Raton Golf and Racquet Club (BRGRC) and the Red Reef Golf Course. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Recreation Services Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the supervision of the BRGRC staff (including the golf course maintenance and clubhouse staff) to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates, leads staff, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
• Creates and implements operational policies for the administration, maintenance, and operation of the BRGRC and Red Reef golf courses; defines priority goals; creates and implements programs.
• Coordinates the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements, including golf-related facilities and common grounds.
• Develop records, reports, and recommendations relating to the BRGRC and other golf-related facilities.
• Prepare and maintain budget information, monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise golf course purchases; prepare specifications and administer contracts/service agreements.
• Develop, implement, and manage hospitality services including food, beverages, and special events.
• Recommends appropriate charges.
• Supervises the collection and receipt of golf course fees, Pro Shop proceeds, food/beverage concession revenues, event rental, activities, and other revenues.
• Develops, oversees, and monitors programs, activities, and special events, including golf tournaments, outings, and leagues.
• Proactively discusses and resolves issues with residents, visitors, and the community.
• Administers and manages contracted services in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Develops and enforces BRGRC rules and regulations for the public.
• Actively promotes the BRGRC; develops and enhances the BRGRC brand as a premier facility.
• Works with City and Recreation Services Department communications and marketing staff.
• Complies with all safety policies/procedures of the City; anticipates and corrects safety dangers at the golf course; communicates City policies and ensures health standards are met.
• Promotes the game and course to residents through public speaking and writing.
• Prepares and oversees all written correspondence, reporting, newsletters, and any other information concerning golf operations and course maintenance.

Related tasks:

• Participates in employee interviews; makes recommendations and prepares forms for hiring.
• Prepares and reviews employee evaluations; provides counseling and discipline when necessary.
• Monitors functions and operations of the computer tee time reservation system and other platforms.
• Assists or participates with Recreation Services Department events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The practices, methods, and policies used in municipal golf course operations.
• The principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a golf course.
• The rules and regulations of golf as established by the USGA.

Skilled in:

• Operation and management of golf course reservation systems.
• Use of a variety of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, at an intermediate level.

Ability to:

• Plan and supervise the work of technical, clerical, and maintenance personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, course guests, interested groups, and the general public.
• Prepare, maintain, monitor, analyze, and make recommendations from detailed technical and financial records.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Hospitality Services, Golf Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of significant management experience in country club, municipal golf course, and/or resort settings, including maintenance and operation of golf courses, clubhouse facilities, and food and beverage operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible management experience in similar settings.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: an additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and an additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• State of Florida Class “E” Driver’s License
• Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required based on operational needs.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check.
• Employment Verification.
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check.
• Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Physical Examination.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity , Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Hospitality Services, Golf Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of significant management experience in country club, municipal golf course, and/or resort settings, including maintenance and operation of golf courses, clubhouse facilities, and food and beverage operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible management experience in similar settings.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: an additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and an additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• State of Florida Class “E” Driver’s License
• Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required based on operational needs.

About City of Boca Raton

The City of Boca Raton is a full-service municipal organization located in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its high quality of life, strong fiscal stewardship, and commitment to excellence in public service. Serving a diverse and engaged community, the City provides a wide range of services, including public safety, utilities, public works, recreation, environmental sustainability, and cultural programs. Boca Raton is recognized for its professional workforce, innovative practices, and customer-focused approach, striving to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors while preserving the City’s unique character and coastal environment.