Head Golf Professional

Overview

The Head Professional is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the golf operations at the club, including member events, charity and corporate outings, employees, members, guests, community, government, industry, and corporate relationships. The Head Professional will assist directing the work of the assistant professionals and golf operations staff; developing and monitoring the golf operations budget and financial matters;

ensuring the quality of the club's golf events and player development programs, driving revenue including outing sales; ensuring member and guest satisfaction; and ensuring quality standards, and service delivery.

• Candidates must be Class "A" PGA Members in good standing or working towards becoming a Class A Professional.
• Minimum of 3 years golf operations management experience as head professional or first assistant professional at a private club.
• Candidates must have the ability to deliver a high quality standard of service, consistently with emphasis on continued improvement.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills are a must.
• Financial aptitude and experience to assist and understand the operating budget.

• Assists the General Manager with planning, promoting and directing all golf activities professionally and enthusiastically.
• Orders supplies associated with golf operations within budget.
• Makes recommendations for the hiring and manages the training/supervision of all outside golf operations personnel.
• Makes schedules for Golf Shop and Outside Operations staff to assure that members and guests are fully serviced and that labor costs are maintained.
• Coordinates/develops teaching programs for students of all skill levels.
• Plays golf with members of all skill-levels.
• Golf Reception desk coverage including Point of Sale duties as needed.
• Assist with month end inventory as needed.
• Assists with organizing and conducting club tournaments, outside outings and related events
• Member communication regarding all upcoming golf events, course closures and any other important information.
• Manage, train, and motivate staff to provide consistently outstanding membership service levels.
• Ensure that the practice facilities and their surrounding are always up to standards and ready for member/guest usage as needed.
• Ensures that the golf car fleet is maintained according to standards and properly operated by staff.
• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to communicate tournaments and events, course conditions, and maintenance scheduling.
• Administers and enforces all rules and regulations, policies, and procedures as required by the company related to applicable staff positions.
• Incorporate safe work practices and train staff in the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Directly responsible for recommending the hiring, training, guiding, and enhancing of the Assistant Golf Professionals and Outside Golf Operations Staff.
• Perform evaluations yearly for all staff that he/she manages.

• PTO per company policy
• Paid Time Off allowance per company policy
• Family privileges
• Meals on duty
• Cell phone allowance
• Clothing allowance
• Allowance for professional association dues
• Continuing Education Allowance per company policy
• Relocation - negotiable