TENNESSEE STATE PARKS GOLF COURSE MANAGER – 78140

Executive Service

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS GOLF COURSE MANAGER

Department of Environment and Conservation

Hospitality

Spencer, TN

Salary: $54,744

Closing Date: 06/15/2026

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/executive-service/00010137_tsp_golf_course_mgr_fcf_tdec-job-opp_es_ua.pdf

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee’s rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced golf course manager responsible for the overall management of the golf operation and course conditions while working cooperatively with other departments in the park.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversight of entire golf operation, including golf programming, golf play, golf shop, snack bar, and golf course maintenance. 2. Recruit, hire, train, motivate and supervise all golf course staff and maintain accurate payroll records. 3. Responsible for overall revenue generation, cost controls, player development and increasing overall profitability of the course. 4. Adhere to and enforce required fiscal and accounting policies related to accurate recordkeeping, payment of invoices, payment card processing, inventories, daily deposits, monthly reporting, etc. 5. Ensure systems controls are in place to safeguard assets, revenues, resources. 6. Maintain safety standards and safety equipment within Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. 7. Maintain course conditions in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in a business-related field such as Sports Management or a Professional Golf Management program. A Class A PGA Member or LPGA experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.