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GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROFILE: CORPUS CHRISTI COUNTRY CLUB CORPUS CHRISTI, TX GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT CORPUS CHRISTI COUNTRY CLUB

Corpus Christi Country Club in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking an experienced General Manager/Chief Operating Officer with a successful track record of executive leadership and operations management experience in private clubs or the hospitality world. The ideal candidate is an engaging, visible, and out-front dynamic leader with strong organizational skills, savvy financial acumen, and exceptional team-building skills. The ability to strategically think ahead, excel in full-scope executive management and serve as a trusted partner to the board of directors is of high value.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of club operations, including finances, strategic planning, food & beverage operations, and the golf and racquets programs to deliver the member experience daily. Understanding what is necessary to position the club to attract and sell memberships available is critical. Corpus Christi Country Club is the premier private member owned club in the Greater Corpus Christi market.

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Founded in 1909, Corpus Christi Country Club has been a cornerstone of private club life in South Texas for more than a century. Rich in tradition and deeply connected to the Corpus Christi community, the Club has evolved across generations while remaining a welcoming gathering place where members and their families build lasting relationships and enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle. Its history includes notable moments, including a ceremonial first tee shot by President William Howard Taft and a longstanding golf heritage that has welcomed some of the game's most accomplished players.

The Club's current home on Everhart Road opened in 1965, anchored by an 18-hole golf course originally designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. In 2022, the course underwent a significant renovation led by golf course architect Chet Williams, modernizing the greens, bunkers, fairways, and select teeing areas while preserving a design well suited to the natural character of the South Texas coastal plain.

Throughout its history, Corpus Christi Country Club has hosted an impressive collection of professional and amateur golf events, including competitions associated with the South Texas PGA, LPGA, Ben Hogan Tour, and Texas Golf Association. Today, a robust calendar of member tournaments, leagues, instruction, and junior programming continues the Club's strong golf tradition.

Beyond golf, Corpus Christi Country Club offers a comprehensive collection of recreational and lifestyle amenities designed for the entire family. The Club features ten renovated lighted tennis courts—including Italian red clay, Pro-Cushion, and hard courts—as well as four pickleball courts and an accomplished professional racquets staff. A major renovation of the tennis facilities was completed in 2022, and the facility subsequently received the United States Tennis Association's 2023 Outstanding Tennis Facility Award.

Members also enjoy a five-lane, 50-yard swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, diverse dining experiences, and a year-round calendar of social activities and special events.

At its heart, Corpus Christi Country Club is defined as much by its people and sense of community as by its facilities. Generations of families have celebrated milestones, developed friendships, competed together, and made the Club an extension of their homes. With a heritage spanning more than 115 years, thoughtfully enhanced facilities, and a commitment to hospitality, recreation, and meaningful member experiences, Corpus Christi Country Club continues to build upon its distinguished legacy while positioning itself for an exciting future.

• Gross Volume Approximately: $7.9M
• Annual Dues Volume Approximately: $3.2M
• Approximate Number of Members: 465 (332 Golf/Full, 133 all other categories)
• Initiation Fee: $20,000 (Full Member) | Annual Dues: $8,423
• F&B Volume:
  Approximately $2M (30% a la carte, 48% catering)
• Average Age of Member: 53
• Number of Employees: 106 Full Time, 24 Seasonal
• Gross Payroll Approximately: $3.4M
• Annual Rounds Approximately: 22,000
• Taxable Status: 501(c)(7)
• Club POS System:
  Club Spot
• Club Accounting System: CYMA
• Board: 12 members, 3-year terms
• Number of Committees: 8…