Description

Overview

The Assistant Professional will work within the stated guidelines of the golf department in planning, organizing, scheduling, promoting and developing golf programs which meet the memberships' needs. The position requires an outstanding golf professional who possesses great communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have experience teaching and providing instructional programs. The ideal candidate will also have prior junior golf experience and a strong operational resume. The Assistant Professional will report to the Head Professional and is expected to help create a cohesive environment in the operation.

Experience Required

• Class A member, LPGA member, or Associate preferred

• Private Club Experience is preferred

• Effective oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills

• Golf shop merchandising and management skills

• Strong tournament operations experience with Golf Genius

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Professional in managing all daily golf operations

• Consistently provide the highest level of customer service to all club members and guests

• Lead or assist in tournament and event administration, with opportunities to serve as primary Tournament Director for select events based on experience

• Coordinate and execute outside outings

• Assist the retail operation in providing the highest level of service, presentation, and product variety in the Golf Shop

• Assist in inventory control of all hard goods (stock, demo, and fitting inventory), and soft goods (men's and women's apparel)

• Assist the Director of Instruction by providing private lessons, group clinics, club fitting services, and promotion of instructional programs

• Assist in creating supporting materials for all staff and Golf Committee meetings

• Build a close working relationship with fellow department managers and their respective staff

• Work closely with golf course Superintendent and maintain effective daily communication

• Maintains an appropriate level of availability and presence around the Golf Shop, Practice Areas, First Tee, and Golf Course to ensure high member satisfaction

• Answers phone calls and responds to emails in a timely manner and helps members and guests with questions related to the golf program

• Provides service to members - visibility on the first tee, greeting guests, assisting as an on-course player assistant while ensuring appropriate pace of play

• Maintains a solid knowledge of the game - rules, handicap system, equipment manufacturers, industry trends

• Willingness to go "Above and Beyond" in all aspects of the Club and Golf Operation

• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and professional appearance

• Provide basic club repairs as needed

• Desire to learn and to be mentored by Senior Golf Professional Staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Full playing and practicing privileges

• Uniform Provided

• Meals provided while on duty

• 80% of golf instruction income