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Golf Program Manager I
- City of Portland (Portland, OR)
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Golf Program Manager I
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Golf Program Manager I
Salary
$120,785.60 - $172,764.80 Annually
Location
Eastmoreland Golf Course, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2025-00623
Bureau
Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
07/28/2025
Closing Date
8/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Primarily 8:30-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with some evening, weekend, and holiday time as assigned
Work Location: This position primarily reports to Eastmoreland Golf at 2425 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, with site visits and additional meetings that take place regularly across the city. This is primarily an office and field-based position, with limited ability for telework. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is seeking a Golf Program Manager I to oversee operations and strategic direction of the City’s nationally recognized municipal golf system (https://www.portland.gov/parks/sports/golf#toc-pp-r-golf-courses) . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to manage a high-impact program that promotes community recreation, equitable access, and financial sustainability.
Portland Parks Golf offers affordable, quality golf experiences to residents and visitors across the city. Our six golf courseslocated at five locations across the city—Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes (Great Blue and Greenback), RedTail, Rose City, and the Colwood Golf Course—are conveniently located throughout the metro area to ensure unparalleled access to the game.
Since 1917, Portland Parks Golf has served the community with distinction. The program has hosted numerous high-profile events, including four USGA national championships. Today, over 400,000 rounds of golf are played annually on City courses.
In addition to golf, our sites offer instruction from trained professionals, hospitality and event spaces, and a range of public and private programming. The Golf Manager I plays a critical role in supporting this work by overseeing course operations, budget and contract management, leaseholder relationships, staffing, and long-term planning.
This position reports to the Recreation Services Division within PP&R and works closely with bureau leadership, golf course operators, vendors, and community partners to ensure the success of Portland’s public golf system. If you are passionate about golf, equity, and public service, and have the experience to lead complex recreational operations, we encourage you to apply.
As a Golf Program Manager I, you will:
+ Oversee the management, programming, and maintenance coordination of five municipal golf courses.
+ Lead a team of supervisors and staff across multiple sites, fostering a culture of high performance, safety, and inclusivity.
+ Manage vendor and leaseholder relationships, including pro shops, instructors, and food/beverage providers.
+ Develop and manage operating budgets, contracts, and strategic plans for golf operations.
+ Monitor course utilization, revenue trends, and maintenance needs to drive continuous improvement.
+ Partner with bureaus, stakeholders, and community groups to expand access and promote equity in golf.
+ Represent the Golf Program in public meetings and internal planning processes.
As a person, you are:
+ Inclusive: You champion access and equity in recreation, ensuring golf programs are welcoming and inclusive to all communities, including those historically underrepresented in the sport.
+ Collaborative: You value strong partnerships—with staff, vendors, instructors, and the public—and understand that effective operations depend on trust, transparency, and teamwork.
+ Customer-Focused: You are responsive and attuned to the needs of both seasoned golfers and first-time visitors, creating positive experiences that encourage return play and community engagement.
+ Strategic: You bring a big-picture mindset to balancing course maintenance, programming, revenue, and staffing, and you use data and insights to make sound, forward-looking decisions.
+ Emotionally Intelligent: You lead with humility and empathy, creating a positive workplace culture. You support your team with clear communication, accountability, and care.
About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Golf Program Manager I
Time: Aug 6, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88545836440
Meeting ID: 885 4583 6440
*Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
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+ Experience applying the principles and practices of enterprise business management as it relates to municipally owned golf courses.
+ Knowledge and experience using administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, golf facility development, and employee supervision/direction.
+ Experience ensuring the needs of a public golfing community and that operations meets the needs of the many diverse interests.
+ Experience selecting, motivating, directing, and coordinating the work, training, and development of regular, seasonal, and contract employees at multiple golfing venues.
+ Experience applying USGA rules of golf and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding operations, construction, and maintenance of publicly owned golf courses.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between July 2 8, 2025, and August 11, 2025
Required Application Materials:
+ Resume
+ Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
+ Veteran documents to request Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
+ The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events) Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos, you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
+ Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
+ Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
+ How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
+ Do not attach materials not requested.
+ All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
+ All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
+ You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of August 11, 2025
+ An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
+ Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
+ You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.
+ Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 18, 2025
+ Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early September 2025
+ The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: September 2025
Step 6: Start Date: October 2025
+ A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
+ Veteran Preference
+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
+ Work Status
+ Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
+ Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
+ Carrot Fertility
+ Wellness Benefits
+ Life Insurance
+ Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
+ Employee Assistance Plan
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Retirement
+ Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
+ Family Medical Leave
+ City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted position.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
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+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
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Do you have experience applying the principles and practices of enterprise business management as it relates to municipally owned golf courses?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying the principles and practices of enterprise business management as it relates to municipally owned golf courses.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
+ Examples of when you used the knowledge, skill, or ability.
+ Roles you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
+ Skills, training, transferable skills, or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have knowledge and experience using administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, golf facility development, and employee supervision/direction?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge and experience using administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, golf facility development, and employee supervision/direction.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
+ Roles you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
+ Skills, training, transferable skills, or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have experience ensuring the needs of a public golfing community and that operations meets the needs of the many diverse interests?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience ensuring the needs of a public golfing community and that operations meets the needs of the many diverse interests.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
+ Examples of when you used the knowledge, skill, or ability.
+ Roles you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
+ Skills, training, transferable skills, or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have experience selecting, motivating, directing, and coordinating the work, training, and development of regular, seasonal, and contract employees at multiple golfing venues?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience selecting, motivating, directing, and coordinating the work, training, and development of regular, seasonal, and contract employees at multiple golfing venues.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
+ Examples of when you used the knowledge, skill, or ability.
+ Roles you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
+ Skills, training, transferable skills, or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have experience applying USGA rules of golf and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding operations, construction,n and maintenance of publicly owned golf courses?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying USGA rules of golf and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding operations, construction,n and maintenance of publicly owned golf courses.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
+ Roles you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
+ Skills, training, transferable skills, or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
Required Question
Employer
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
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