Assistant Golf Professional

The Assistant Golf Professional supports the Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional in the daily management and operation of all golf activities and services. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional member and guest experiences while assisting with golf operations, tournaments, merchandising, instruction, and staff supervision. The Assistant Golf Professional serves as a visible ambassador of the club and promotes a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented atmosphere at all times.

• Current class A member of the PGA, preferred.
• Some college or college degree in Business or related field, preferred
• Two to four years of private club experience, preferred.
• Must have general knowledge of golf course operations and maintenance.
• Must be a skilled golfer.
• Must possess excellent people and communication skills.

• Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play
• Assist with all opening and closing procedures
• Assist in managing facility tournament operations including weekly events
• Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post- tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
• Conduct individual lessons and group clinics
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system for sales transactions, tee time check-ins, and inventory updates
• Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
• Assist in Player Development programs using PGA tools and resources
• Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
• Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service (as applicable)
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
• Directly responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the club’s USGA Handicap System
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including: ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales
• Play golf with a variety of members in competitive and non-competitive situations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet, tournament and database
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations