Golf Operations Assistant

To qualify for the Golf Operations Assistant position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications established by the City of San Diego.

• Ability to answer questions about golf course procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Experience determining and collecting fees from customers.
• Skill in organizing players into playing groups and managing starting order.
• Capability to patrol the golf course and enforce rules.
• Proficiency in keeping records of player numbers and cash receipts.
• Experience operating a cash register or computer system.
• Ability to close out and balance a cash register.
• Skill in determining and issuing resident identification cards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Answer questions from customers regarding golf course procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Determine and collect proper green fees from golfers.
• Arrange starting order for players and organize golfers into playing groups.
• Make arrangements for timely spacing of groups on the course.
• Patrol the golf course to interpret and enforce course rules.
• Keep records of numbers of players and cash receipts.
• Operate a cash register or computer system for transactions.
• Close out and balance the cash register at the end of shifts.
• Determine and issue resident identification cards to eligible customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Must be able to work a full-time schedule, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while patrolling the course.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.

General wage increases scheduled: 3.5% effective July 1, 2027; 2% effective July 1, 2028; 2% effective January 1, 2029.

• Eligible benefited employees hired on or after July 10, 2021, are automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Full-time position with stable employment through the City of San Diego.
• Opportunity to work outdoors at municipal golf courses.
• Potential for limited, hourly, or permanent full-time positions.

This recruitment will be used to fill both limited, hourly, and permanent, full-time Golf Course Assistant positions.

• Employees in job classifications represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive general wage increases as noted.
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• The City of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.
• Veterans' preference may apply; eligible veterans should submit documentation.
• The position may require a valid California driver's license.
• For questions about the application process, contact the City of San Diego Human Resources Department.

The City of San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest in the United States. Its municipal government provides many services to residents and visitors, including public safety, parks and recreation, infrastructure, and community development. The City operates several public golf courses that offer recreational opportunities for golfers of all skill levels. The Golf Operations Assistant position is part of the City's Parks and Recreation Department, which manages golf courses, parks, and recreational facilities. This role directly supports the daily operations of municipal golf courses, ensuring a positive experience for golfers and efficient management of tee times and fees.