Recreation Coordinator Golf Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

The purpose of this position is toperform duties in both the operation of the pro shop and maintenance of the turf and golf grounds.## Typical Tasks

• Assist with the pro shop duties at the Municipal golf course
• Work closely with the pro shop staff to ensure that golfer play is organized
• Process point-of
• sale transactions.
• Book tee times
• Process the sales of green fees, carts, merchandise, and food/beverage sale
• Receive deliveries and display pro shop merchandise
• Operate golf carts
• Maintain the golf course by mowing turf, greens, and tees. Aerate greens and tees, top-dress greens and tees, verticut greens, apply fertilizers and pesticides, and inspect the needs of the turf
• Maintain bunkers by refurbishing bunkers, building bunkers, edging and reshaping bunkers, raking, and maintaining surrounding areas
• Maintains course landscape by inspecting and assessing needs, planting and removing trees, trimming trees and shrubbery, collecting limbs and leaves, and removing litter and debris.## QualificationsEducation and Experience
• Associate’s degree or higher and one year of relevant turf grass experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Examples of relevant degree : College or Turf Grass degree
• Ability to acquire pesticide license
• Ability to work nights and weekends Other Qualifications
• Valid Drivers license
• Basic understanding of the game of golf and the course etiquette expected from golfers
• Basic knowledge of golf equipment and merchandise that is sold in the pro shop
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn the point-of-sale software utilized by the pro shop staff to book tee times and process sales
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work outside when needed to marshal course play, open or close the cart barn, or start golfers according to tee times.

## Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR may require walking or standing to a significant degree.

When assigned to the Fitness Center, the position will be responsible for exerting up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally, as well as demonstrating a variety of exercises for patrons.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Positions generally require work indoors in a recreation or neighborhood center and/or outdoors in a park, recreation area, or golf course.:

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Our Mission Statement:

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we arecreating a better city every daywith excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k)account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System
• Employer-paid health and wellness clinic
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer and blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings and leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates:

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants ho meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.