Head Golf Professional

Overview

Nestled in Mobile’s Langan Park, the Azalea City Golf Course is a full service 18 hole golf facility that has been serving the citizens of Mobile for over 50 years.

Designed by notable architect Robert Bruce Harris, Azalea City opened in 1957 and is operated by the City of Mobile. Azalea City boasts a rich history playing host to the PGA Tour, the Alabama Open and the Mobile Metro Championship.

The traditional parkland style design provides playability and challenge for all types of golfers. The golf course consistently ranks as one of the best places to play in numerous polls and is an overwhelming favorite for local golfers.

Azalea City Golf Course is open to the public

General Information

This is professional managerial and supervisory work in managing daily golf course activities, golf shop and related operations.

Jurisdiction Starting Salary City of Mobile

$54,505

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in recreation, physical education, parks administration or a closely related field, and a minimum of three years responsible administrative experience at the level of a Golf Professional; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Certification as a Class A Professional by the PGA of America the LPGA or the USGIF. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Description

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Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are :

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs