Golf Professional

Salary: $31.69 - $44.59 Hourly
Location : 10651 E. Stockton Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95624, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-100
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


Description
The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") Parks and Recreation Department invites qualified and enthusiastic candidates to apply for the Golf Professional position within the Park & Golf Operations Division. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality recreation programs that enrich the lives of youth and the community.


Position Description: Under general supervision general supervision, participates, plans, and organizes community golf programming, including youth and adult recreation classes, special events, private and group lessons, tournaments, leagues, and recreational clubs. This role focuses on making golf accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for the public, blending hands-on instruction with the delivery of grassroots recreation programs.
Salary Information:
The Recreation Coordinator's salary range is between $31.69 - $44.59 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the midpoint of the salary range.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Not everyone in the classification necessarily performs all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

• Develops, plans, promotes, implements, schedules, and evaluates recreational pro shop operations, community special events, private and group lessons, junior camps, and recreational leagues.
• Works with the Golf Operations Supervisor and Golf Course Manager to design and implement marketing strategies, including social media and community outreach to increase community participation and showcase recreational golf opportunities.
• Assigns, schedules, and reviews the work of lower-level workers during clinics, tournaments, and daily operations; ensures department standards for safety, facility, golf course, and golf shop operations are met.
• Provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, CSD personnel, and the public; ensures staff provide a high level of service and supports an encouraging environment for recreational players.
• Acts as a liaison to the public; answers questions and handles participant complaints; directs lower-level workers in on-site communication with parents, program participants, and the public; discusses youth/adult program concerns and participation issues; provides creative recreational solutions when appropriate.
• Enforce rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with Department safety standards and Cosumnes CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
• Works with the Golf Operations Supervisor for purchases of recreational equipment, programming materials, and retail merchandise in accordance with District purchasing policies; assists supervisor with approval and processing of bills and payments for services, materials, and supplies.
• Completes and maintains various written documents including class rosters, incident forms, and program reports.
• Recommends and provides feedback to supervisory staff regarding hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and salary of lower-level workers and contract instructors.
• Assists Golf Course Operation Supervisor in preparing day-to-day lessons, budgeting, daily deposits, and timesheets; may review timesheets of lower-level program workers.
• May plan and conduct staff meetings and participate in recreational program planning and preparation.
• May recruit, select, train, schedule, and provide day-to-day lead direction to volunteers and marshals of the golf course.

Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considering qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:


Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college or technical school training in recreation management, sports management, or golf course operations may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in golf instruction, tournament coordination, or community recreation programming, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Special Requirements:

• Must be in the process of obtaining or possessing a current P.G.A. license or an apprentice P.G.A. license as a golf professional, or equivalent recognized teaching/coaching credential or verified professional background in recreational golf instruction , and maintain it throughout employment;
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;
• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• The game of golf and recreational coaching techniques; skills required to design and instruct engaging private and group golf lessons for all ages and skill levels
• Developing and coordinating community-facing marketing programs, youth camps, senior leagues, and special events designed to showcase the golf course as an ongoing source of community activities
• Basic methods, terminology, principles, techniques, and materials used in the day-to-day operations of a public golf course and recreational golf shop
• Safety practices and procedures related to community sports programs, golf range operations, and basic tool use
• Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in customer service, recreation tracking, and basic financial recordkeeping such as daily transaction entry and fee checks
• Principles and techniques of group management, volunteer coordination, and lead supervision
• Computer database programs, desktop publishing, and word processing in currently used programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Basic operation of automated office machines including cash register, calculator, computer, keyboard, printers, and point-of-sale systems
• Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions

Ability to:

• Lead the work of others, including the assigning, reviewing, planning, and coordination of recreation programs; providing clear instruction and guidance on a day-to-day basis
• Design, implement, and pivot programming to meet changing community recreation trends and demographics
• Provide a welcoming, open learning environment for staff, contract instructors, and participants
• Apply principles of rational systems such as operating a cash register and handling cash
• Comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident reports, incident reports, class rosters, inventory lists, e-mail, and calendars using a prescribed format
• Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with facility users, independent contractors, vendors, parents, volunteers, Cosumnes CSD personnel and the public

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk and in meetings; extensive standing and walking on uneven terrain during lesson instruction; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; occasional pushing, pulling, or lifting to fifty (50) pounds
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping and holding of golf equipment; frequent operation of office equipment, computers, cash register, and recreational supplies
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone; ability to hear and see with sufficient acuity to identify safety hazards on the range or course
• Emotional/Psychological : frequent public and/or coworker contact; working closely with large groups of children, seniors, and amateur players
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving utility carts or district vehicles

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Incumbents are frequently exposed to outdoor elements, including sun, heat, cold, wind, noise, moisture, and dust. Basic cleaning of facilities and range equipment may include exposure to cleaning agents. Work may take place and require travel in a vehicle to and from off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the District. Incumbents are required to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergency calls to support league schedules.
Supplemental Information
THE PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as a part of the supplemental screening.
• Supplemental Screening: The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.
• When writing job-related responses to supplemental questions in the supplemental questionnaire, please be succinct and brief in your answers.

Oral Panel Interview - Candidates who pass the application review will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.
Tentative interview date: December 9, 2026.

Final Interview: Candidates who pass the first interview panel may be invited to a final interview.
Tentative final interview date : December 15, 2026.
Conditional Offer: Candidates selected from the process receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

Reference Check: verification of work performance and employment history

Background Check: A State of California, Department of Justice criminal background check;

• Driving Record: A State of California, DMV driving record printout will be required.

Upon successful completion of the background check, candidates must complete the following before final appointment:

• Medical: A clear physical and drug will be required.
• Work Eligibility: The District participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the US.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.
Probationary Period: A probationary period of one (1) year is the final phase of the selection process.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees:

• Full-time employees receive generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• The District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New members in the CalPERS system will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 62. Applicants who meet the CalPERS requirements for a "classic member" will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 55.
• All employees of the District participate in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Full-time employees receive generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.
About the Cosumnes Community Services District The Cosumnes Community Services District serves an estimated 221,000 south Sacramento County residents in a 157-square-mile area. Its award-winning parks and recreation services - including the operation of more than 100 parks - operate exclusively within the Elk Grove area of the District. The Cosumnes CSD provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout the District, including the cities of Elk Grove and Galt and unincorporated areas of south Sacramento County.
Our Vision: Be an innovative, inclusive, and intentional regional leader committed to providing exceptional services that exceed expectations and enhance the quality of life of those we serve. Our Mission: The District is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents, businesses, visitors, and employees within our diverse community by protecting lives, property, and the environment through superior fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and special operations response; and by providing parks and recreation services through well-maintained parks and recreational opportunities for health, wellness, and social interactions. Our Values:

Safety & Mitigating Risk - We protect District employees, as well as mitigate risk and exposure of the District and the public. Financial Responsibility - We are an accountable, transparent, and stable Agency as we provide quality services through progressive innovations. High-Quality Workforce - We develop and train a high-quality workforce with an emphasis on professionalism, diversity, equity and inclusion, succession planning, competency, and organizational growth. Service to the Community - We deliver the highest levels of service to the residents, visitors, and businesses within the District. Diversity, Equity & Access - We ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of District work.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Do you have a valid California driver's license?

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Do you hold a certification for the First Tee Program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a PGA or LPGA certification?

• Yes
• Currently in the progress of obtaining a PGA or LPGA
• No

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If you do hold a PGA, LPGA, or First Tee certification. What level of certification do you hold?
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Please describe your experience supervising programming and/or recreational staff. In your response, include where you gained this experience, your level of responsibility, and the types of programs or staff you supervised. If you do not have experience in this area, please enter N/A below
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Facility hours are 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Are you available to work on the weekends and holidays?

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. An incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire will be grounds for rejection. Resumes may be attached; however, applications with "see resume" will be considered incomplete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification, including the use of copying and pasting answers verbatim from Artificial Intelligence (A/I) programs such as Chat GPT or Google Gemini. False statements will result in disqualification or discharge from employment. By checking "yes," I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.

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I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included all current and previous work history and education. Resumes may be attached; however, applications with "see resume" will be considered incomplete. Additionally, I understand that responses to supplemental questions are a part of my official application.By checking "yes," I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.

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