Junior

Golf And Operations Coordinator

The golf club supporter — coordinating course operations, member services, and facility activities.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Golf And Operations Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~390 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Golf And Operations Coordinator

As a Golf and Operations Coordinator, you support golf facility operations by coordinating tee times, managing member services, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth club operations. You're the organizational support that keeps the golf experience running.

Your day supports club operations. You might manage tee time bookings, then coordinate event setup, then handle member inquiries, then support pro shop operations, then prepare operational reports. You're ensuring golfers have great experiences through effective coordination.

The hardest part is managing high expectations in a service environment. Golf members and guests expect excellent service; you're supporting that delivery while handling administrative duties. You need attention to detail and customer service orientation. The people who thrive here enjoy golf, hospitality, and keeping people happy.

RelationshipsHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
IndependenceHigh
RecognitionAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeMember vs publicService scopeSeasonal factorsTeam structure
Golf operations coordination varies by facility. Private clubs, public courses, and resort properties have different dynamics. Service scope might include tee times, events, member services, or broader operations. Seasonal factors affect work intensity. Team structures vary from dedicated coordinators to combined roles.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Golf And Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-1021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Golf operations
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Member relations
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Event coordination
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$47K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.6M
U.S. Employment
+4.4%
10yr Growth
309K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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