Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

Position Concept
:
The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible to supervise and manage total golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of member experience and total satisfaction of all members and guests.

This position is currently set up as a 10 month position. Strong candidates will have the oppurtunity to stay on annually.

This position, though aimed at Golf Professionals, could also be geared more toward a Merchandiser/Golf Shop Retail Manager.

Supervised By:
Head Golf Professional

Knowledge, Skills and Traits -
include but are not limited to:

• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification or working toward membership
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Remain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies
• Utilize, if applicable, the resources of PGA player development programs
• Experienced computer user including;
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Golf Genius and Club Essentials POS System
• 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

Supervised By:
Head Golf Professional

Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:

• 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, post- tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
• Assist with men's, women's, senior's and junior golf events and programs
• Junior Golf Program Assistant
• Assist in Player Development programs
• Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
• Assist in managing golf cart operation, practice facility, and club storage service
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to members and their guests
• 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 and their guests in competitive and non-competitive situations
• Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with the WCC employment manual.
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments

Compensation Benefits

Seasonal Salary - Commensurate with Experience

Employee Benefits - Eligible for the following benefits package (outlined in the WCC employee manual) include, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, optional life, 401k, PGA & continuing education dues as approved