Lead Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, personable, and motivated Golf Professional to join Northmoor Country Club, a premier private club with a rich tradition dating back to 1918, as a Lead Assistant Golf Professional. Candidates will gain valuable work experience, learn all aspects of golf operations, and be mentored by successful PGA Professionals, while working alongside an engaged membership and a collaborative professional staff at a high-level private club.

This position is ideal for a career-driven professional seeking a final developmental step before pursuing a Head Golf Professional opportunity.

Founded in 1918, Northmoor features 27 holes of golf, including the original 18‑hole Donald Ross design, a renovation by Hall of Fame designer Dr. Michael Hurdzan, and a recent nine-hole renovation by Tyler Rae. Golf amenities include an award-winning golf shop, full-service practice range, practice putting green, short game area, and an indoor golf performance center with three state-of-the-art simulator bays, club fitting, and extensive instructional offerings.

The club also offers a Junior Olympic-sized pool with lap and recreational swimming, a family-friendly shallow pool, an outdoor hot tub, and ample lounge seating. Dining options range from casual to fine dining, with both indoor and outdoor venues, and Northmoor hosts events of all sizes, from private dinners to golf tournaments and weddings. Additional amenities include nine Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, four platform tennis courts, and full-service locker rooms.

Northmoor’s golf program operates on a 12-month season, with peak activity from May through October, and features a robust calendar of Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, and Junior golf events, accommodating both competitive and social players.

• College Degree (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Golf Operations
• Must have fundamental knowledge and familiarity for the game of golf and rules of golf
• Candidates must be motivated to continue to learn and develop
• Maintain or currently working toward PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
• 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
• Experienced computer user including;
  Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet, golf genius and database
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE | To be successful in the position of Lead Assistant Golf Professional at Northmoor, candidates should demonstrate the following experience, abilities, and traits:

• 2-3 years’ experience as an Assistant Golf Professional preferred
• Experience with player development and coaching
• Registered as a PGA Associate or actively pursuing PGA membership
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique programs and ideas
• Self-starter capable of accomplishing tasks independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with technology, including Golf Genius, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other software applications
• Ability to integrate quickly into an established team of golf professionals
• Familiarity with a caddie program is desired but not required
• Knowledge of, or interest in, club fitting and instructional programming
• Solid playing background preferred but not required
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity
• Diplomatic, professional, and effective communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all interactions
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with ownership of issue resolution