Director of Golf

The City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, invites you to apply for the position of Director of Golf at the Pokegama Golf Course. 

The Director of Golf is a department head position responsible for providing leadership and development of golf activities.  This position is responsible for all facets of the Pokegama Golf Course.  The Director of Golf performs difficult professional work supervising the facilities, operations and staff of the Pokegama Golf Course, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the City Council. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.  The Director of Golf prepares and executes the annual budget, keeps the necessary records, and submits reports as directed.  The Director of Golf is responsible for programming and coordinating with the various clubs and special interest groups, including school programs. The Director of Golf supports, leads, directs, and supervises the work activities of full-time and part-time personnel at the Pokegama Golf Course. 

Qualified applicants will have a minimum of five (5) years experience in all aspects of golf course operations and a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience for full-time and part-time staff; Class A Member of the PGA or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time; Other related golf certification(s) a plus.  Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Golf Management, Business Administration, or related field; Qualified applicants will have outstanding interpersonal skills (e.g., optimistic, respectful, honest, trustworthy, reliable, organized, decisive, able to delegate, a good communicator and listener, open to diversity of ideas, and able to follow through).   Qualified applicants should have a progressive career path with a proven record of providing outstanding service at the highest level possible, capable of managing budgets, financial forecasting, and an understanding of all facility’s fiscal dynamics.  A Class D Minnesota driver’s license with no suspensions or revocations within the past five (5) years, or the ability to obtain upon hire, is required.    Please see the attached job description for a full understanding of the requirements of the position.  

The starting salary range for the Director of Golf is $73,536.00 - $93,448.00, plus the benefit of owning and operating golf pro shop.  The City of Grand Rapids/Pokegama Golf Course provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package.  

Interested candidates should apply by October 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. by submitting a completed City of Grand Rapids Employment Application, cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to: 

Chery Pierzina, Human Resources Officer
City of Grand Rapids
420 N. Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov

All application materials must be fully completed and signed for consideration.  Applications will not be accepted at the Pokegama Golf Course.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.