Description

Overview

Sisters, OR | Everything You Love About The Game, All In One Breathtaking Place
With two award-winning golf courses, a driving range and a new putting course situated at the foot of the Cascades, Black Butte Ranch is a golfer's paradise established in 1970 and has been known for a premiere family destination resort in the Pacific Northwest, with two championship golf courses. Central Oregon is known for great weather and outdoor recreational activities.

Sculpted, emerald fairways, stunning mountain views and 300 days of sunshine per year make every day a great day to tee off.

The Position | Job Title: Director of Golf Department: Golf Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: CEO

Employment Classification: Regular, Full Time Work Arrangement: Onsite

Compensation: Starting at $130k

SUMMARY

The Director of Golf leads golf operations at Black Butte Ranch, home to two scenic 18-hole championship courses-Big Meadow and Glaze Meadow-set among Ponderosa pines with Cascade Mountain views. The Ranch's golf experience includes practice facilities, golf shops, PGA instruction, tournaments, group outings, equipment rentals, and the Little Meadow Putting Course. This role oversees guest service, staffing, financial performance, retail, tournaments, and player development while partnering across departments to deliver an exceptional golf experience.

Experience Required

• PGA membership in good standing, preferably Class A, or equivalent golf-industry credentials and leadership experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible golf operations experience, preferably in a multi-course, private club, or resort setting.
• Demonstrated success leading seasonal teams and managing budgets, revenue, retail, tournaments, and guest service.
• Knowledge of golf rules, tee-sheet and point-of-sale systems, and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, judgment, collaboration, and service-recovery skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work onsite, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily operations for both courses, Golf shops, practice facilities, outside services, and golf cart fleet.
• Maintain exceptional service for Ranchowners, guests, groups, and employees.
• Develop budgets and monitor revenue, labor, retail inventory, and operating performance.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to grow group golf outings, tournaments, repeat play, and player development programs.
• Coordinate tournaments, leagues, instruction, junior golf, and special events with Golf Pros and other departments.
• Lead seasonal workforce planning, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and retention.
• Partner with the Golf Course Superintendent on maintenance, capital projects, course playability
• Maintain procedures for severe weather, heat, wildfire smoke, air quality, evacuation, and other disruptions; ensure applicable Oregon outdoor-worker safety requirements are followed.
• Maintain safe equipment and facilities; resolve service concerns and enforce golf rules and Ranch policies consistently.
• Represent Golf Operations in leadership planning and maintain productive vendor, association, and community relationships.

Please note, this summary outlines the core responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be added as business needs evolve.

Benefits

Come join us on the Ranch, where we offer competitive pay, great perks, and a supportive environment where everyone is set up for success.

We believe in transparency, we post pay rates in all job postings. We also believe in self-care and having fun. That means we've got you covered with some great perks including fitness centers, free golf, tennis and pickleball courts, pools and hot tubs, and discounts on food, retail and spa services.

Learn more about BBR benefits: https://www.blackbutteranch.com/the-ranch/jobs/
And for benefit-eligible positions, we offer medical and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with a company match, flexible spending accounts, and much more.

Take the next step and apply with us today!