Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

The Bridges Golf & Country Club, located in Montrose, Colorado, is seeking energetic and service oriented candidates to join our team as an Assistant Golf Professional. The Bridges is a semi‑private facility located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains between Grand Junction, Telluride and close to the High Country of Crested Butte, Aspen and Breckenridge. The club opened in 2005 and the course was designed by the Nicklaus Design Group.

We have a robust and growing membership, a diverse tournament schedule and an eager group of golfers that want to learn how to play better and is not afraid to invest in the properly fitted equipment for their game.

This position is expected to support all aspects of the golf operation under the guidance of the Head Professional including, but not limited to daily play management, tournament operations, merchandising, instructional programming, and overall customer service. The ideal candidate is proactive when it comes to delivering the ultimate golf experience for our members, their guests, and the public clients. They are highly self‑motivated and is passionate about the game of golf and growing a career as a PGA member.

• High school diploma, preferably some university
• Some experience in the golf industry
• Level 1 Associate in the PGA

• Assist with daily golf operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Manage tee sheets, check in players, and inform golfers of the conditions of play for the day
• Act as a player assistant to ensure the best experience for the players, monitor pace of play, and ensure compliance by all players to the cart rules for the day
• Assist in executing member tournaments, weekly leagues, and outside golf events
• Assist with merchandising, inventory control, building displays, and conducting retail promotions
• Use the "inform, then enforce" policy to ensure course rules and safety policies are followed
• Work with all other departments of the club to ensure an excellent golf experience for our members and guests
• Learn to conduct all varieties of instructional programs to all demographic categories
• Learn to perform a club fitting and how to tie together the instruction and fitting aspects of improving players' game
• Represent the club and themselves in a professional manner both on and off the course
• Begin and/or continue the process of becoming a PGA member in the allotted time set forth by the PGA of America

• Work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods
• Maintain a high level of appearance and professionalism
• Foster an engaging and welcoming atmosphere consistent with a friendly alpine town environment
• Support special events and community engagement opportunities

• Earn vacation pay and sick time hours
• Discounted staff meals while on duty
• Clothing allowance
• Club support for PGA of America dues and continuing education
• Typically, 40-50 hour work week
• Playing and practice privileges at the club