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Agua Caliente Casinos · aguacalientecasinos.com
Palm SpringsOn-siteLead / Manager
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Golf operations management at a golf resort.
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Details
- Found
- 14 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location as listed
- Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Role
- Executive / Director
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Indian Canyon Golf Resort - Palm Springs, CA, Position Type: Full Time - Exempt, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.
WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Oversees and maintains all facets of the golf operation. Provides professional support, direction, management, training and leadership to golf staff associates. Promotes and nurtures customer relations and enhance the quality of the golf experience. Responsible for the day-to-day golf operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
Recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff including assistant and teaching professionals, outside assistants, starters and player assistants
Implementation of all Agua Caliente policies and procedures
Schedule monthly team meeting to align with current golf operations
Oversee all golf operations
Oversee the overall appearance of the property including building and inside facilities
Oversee merchandise manager
Responsible for overseeing and scheduling golf shop staff, outside service, starters and player assistants
Responsible for giving evaluations and performance reviews of all team members
Performs payroll tasks as scheduled and makes adjustments prior to submitting to payroll. Monitors hours to maximize productivity and minimize overtime.
Manage tee sheet daily to ensure golf shop staff is booking tee times and to monitor play
Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage
Attend weekly manager meetings to share and present information about our business
Coordinates and oversees all golf outings and tournaments
Develop and oversee the golf instruction and golf development programs
Oversee the operation of a well-managed practice facility
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
Maintain close working relationship with the Golf Course Superintendent and other department heads
Assist in the marketing and promotion of loyalty programs and overall play
Assist in the preparation of budgets, including forecasting and review of all golf revenues and expenses on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis
Assist buyer with golf shop needs and inventory levels
Responsible for two-way radios and rental clubs
Work with administration and accounting department to make sure all discrepancies are accounted for and explained
Oversee the administration of the USGA/SCGA handicap program
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1st Assistant Golf Professional
2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Golf Shop Assistants
Outside Services Staff
Starters
Player Assistants
SIGNATORY ABILITY
NoneQualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Active PGA or LPGA Class "A" Membership in good standing.
Prior golf management and teaching experience; teaching certification a plus.
Must have strong people and customer service skills, basic overall knowledge of golf, management, computer skills, and office equipment.
Experience with POS and tee time management
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand for 10-hour shifts, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ miles, climbing, stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift. Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Outdoor exposure required. Must be able to work outdoors in severe weather conditions. During summer season, exposure of extreme heat due to outside temperatures.
Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, push/pull up to 50 lbs. and must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.
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