Posted 6d ago

Parks Golf Professional

@ Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
$25-$27/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:oversee operations, manage staff, coordinate events
Requirements Summary:Golf professional with experience in managing golf operations, staffing, events, and golf shop; bachelor's degree; PGA member; valid driver's license; STAR certification within 6 months.
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5/5/2026 (7:00 PM EST)




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Parks Golf Professional




Pay Grade
12




Salary


$24.70 - $27.47 Hourly 




Employment Type


EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK





Hiring Agency


Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks




Location


501 E Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KY 40004 USA




Description


Are you interested in managing an award-winning golf course located in the Most Beautiful Small Town in
America? Bardstown, KY is not only the Bourbon Capital of the World it is home to My Old Kentucky Home State
Park and the Federal Hill Mansion. This is an excellent opportunity to continue your career with Kentucky
State Parks. We are currently accepting applications for a Parks Golf Professional at My Old Kentucky Home
State Park.



We are currently seeking a Golf Professional who has knowledge and experience of overseeing the golf shop
business operation, golf volunteer program, golf car operation, and many other aspects of the golf operation.
Joining the team at My Old Kentucky Home as an employee with the state of Kentucky, you will be offered an
excellent benefits and retirement package in addition to a positive work environment with committed teammates.



Job Duties will include:
  • Manage up to 8 employees as well as a volunteer program of 25-30 people.
  • Manage a golf cart fleet up to 70 carts.
  • Manage daily play, golf packages, all golf activities, training and supervising staff, managing the retail merchandising operation and inventory control.
  • Manage vending services, tournament and group event coordination, providing instruction programs, and accounting for daily receipts from golf shop and golf car operations.


We offer a great package of employee and family-friendly benefits, including:
  • Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
  • Overtime and compensatory time
  • Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Wellness incentives program
  • Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
  • Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
  • Complimentary park familiarization visits to other Parks for you and your family
  • Complimentary golfing privileges at My Old Kentucky Home, discounted golf at every other Parks golf course.






Minimum Requirements



EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.




EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of experience as an Assistant Golf Professional or Head Golf Professional.




Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE




Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience as an Assistant Golf Professional or Head Golf Professional will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.




SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must be a member of PGA of America in good standing. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment and maintain certification for the length of employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.





Working Conditions


Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description. May be exposed to sun, wind, cold, heat, humidity, and dust.




Probationary Period


This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.




If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jeremy Riggs at [email protected].




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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