Golf Operations Director & Brand Growth

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified leader to oversee the UGA Golf Course, ensuring a superior product and service while promoting the course brand. This role involves managing operations, coordinating maintenance, driving range sales, Pro Shop activities, and events, and collaborating with campus and community partners to deliver an outstanding golfing experience.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive leadership, budgeting, and personnel management experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience including 5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in daily and event operations.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the golf program (course maintenance, driving range sales, Pro Shop retail, rounds and events).
• Works with a team to develop and implement departmental strategies and manage the UGA Golf Course brand.
• Responsible for short and long-range planning and budgeting for the Golf Course.
• Acts as community liaison and represents the University on golf-related issues; responds to complaints and engages with stakeholders.
• Directs and coordinates staff activities, ensuring hiring, training, performance reviews, and a positive work environment.
• Establishes annual operating budgets, long-range plans, and cost controls; seeks additional funding sources.

Skills

Recreational operations knowledge

Problem solving

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Personnel management

Staff development & leadership

Golf course care

multitasking & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified leader to oversee the UGA Golf Course, ensuring a superior product and service while promoting the course brand. This role involves managing operations, coordinating maintenance, driving range sales, Pro Shop activities, and events, and collaborating with campus and community partners to deliver an outstanding golfing experience.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive leadership, budgeting, and personnel management experience,