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Golf Course Manager

Salary

$100,108.02 - $112,000.00 Annually

Location

Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04515

Department

Recreation Services - Golf Courses

Division

Red Reef Golf Course 63/27001

Opening Date

12/10/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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General Statement of Job

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

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Golf Course Manager to 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 (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-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.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of ServiceAccrual

0 to 5 full years8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years12 hours per month

15 full years and over14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of servicePercentage

Less than 2 full years0%

2 to 5 full years10%

5 to 10 full years20%

10 full years or more30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of ServiceBenefit

5 to 10 full years$600 annually

10 to 15 full years$800 annually

15 full years and over$1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

+ The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.