Operations Manager

By City of San Clemente, January 15 - San Clemente, California

Imagine starting your day with ocean air, rolling greens, and a course that locals love! The City of San Clemente is searching for a Golf Course Manager to guide operations at our beautiful seaside course — a community favorite with year-round play. This position receives administrative direction from the Maintenance Manager in the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department. This individual will supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the City's golf course; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a management level class allocated to the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department and is responsible for managing overall activities of the Golf Division, which includes exercising direct supervision over supervisory, technical and clerical staff. Essential Functions: Essential and other important functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Essential Functions Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the golf course including tournaments, maintenance functions, equipment maintenance and related activities. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City golf course; recommend and implement policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.  Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for administering golf course maintenance; work with Recreation staff to coordinate special events; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Select, train, develop and evaluate golf course personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Participate in the development and administration of the golf course program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary. Provide staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinate golf course activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of golf course maintenance, design, and operation. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.   Typical Qualifications:   Knowledge of: Modern and complex principles and practices of golf course management. Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal golf course. Tools, material and equipment needed to maintain the golf course. Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles and practices of horticulture and irrigation systems. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent rules and regulations governing pesticides and fertilizers. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Interpret and explain City parks and recreation policies and procedures. Oversee and direct the operations, services, and activities of the City's golf courses. Operate tools, materials, and equipment needed to maintain golf courses. Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.