Golf Course Manager

Job Posting Title

Golf Course Manager - Fort Cobb State Park Golf Course

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Fort Cobb State Park

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $44,000/year. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $45,325/year.

Job Description

Basic Purpose 

The Golf Course Manager is responsible for management, supervision, or assisting in the management of golf course grounds and maintenance. This includes support for turf management operations, landscaping, facility upkeep, and the execution of seasonal and long-term maintenance programs to ensure the course meets quality standards.

Typical Job Duties 

• Manage and maintain golf course property, including turf, landscaping, irrigation systems, and clubhouse grounds. 

• Maintains open communication with the golf course and park operations team regarding activities and scheduling. 

• Coordinates the daily maintenance operations with appropriate staff.  

• Inspects the golf course and associated facilities, reports any issue and/or recommends improvements, and may perform play-through evaluations to assess course conditions. 

• Assists in planning and execution of maintenance and project work based on agronomic principles. 

• Supports turf and landscape care, diagnoses and treats turf and plant health issues, and supports pest management efforts. 

• Supervises and trains assigned staff which may include pro-shop personnel, maintenance staff, or groundskeeping staff and seasonal workers, including training and scheduling. 

• Ensure safe operation of equipment and tools by team members. 

• Manages or assists in the management of inventories of materials and supplies and purchasing or recommending purchases within budget guidelines. 

• Maintains documentation and records relevant to course upkeep, staffing, and supply usage. 

• Supervises assigned staff.   

• Performs other duties as assigned to support daily operations and agency needs.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must have five (5) years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or golf course operations; OR a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscaping, business administration or a closely related field and one (1) year of relevant experience; OR an associate’s degree in horticulture, landscaping, or a closely related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.   

• Some positions will require possession of an Oklahoma Chemical Applicators License within one (1) year of appointment. 

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.  

• Knowledge of turf grass maintenance practices, horticulture and plant health, lawn care and landscaping operations, irrigation systems, greenhouse and nursery techniques, and basic business administration principles.  

• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions. 

• Ability to give clear instruction both verbally and in writing.  

• Experience supervising a team.  

Special Requirements 

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.  

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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