Assistant Golf Professional: Sahalee CC

Overview

Sammamish, WA | Sahalee Country Club opened in 1969 to great Northwest fanfare. The name Sahalee-or "High Heavenly Ground" in the language of the native Chinook‑was chosen to reflect the Northwest's heritage and tradition. Sahalee's quintessential Northwest character is reflected in our foundational pillars of World Class Golf, Vibrant Social Scene, and Family Focused Lifestyle.

Known primarily for its world‑class championship golf experience created by nationally recognized golf course architect Ted Robinson and renovated by world famous golf course architect Rees Jones, Sahalee was created to host any of the USGA, LPGA and PGA national events. In addition to our worldwide reputation for championship‑caliber golf, we offer a distinctly Northwest family lifestyle, homespun hospitality delivered by our tenured, dedicated staff.

The position of Assistant Golf Professional supports our Head Golf Professional, Caleb Kraus, in the management of our robust golf operation. The person selected for this position must possess high‑energy, a servant's mentality, a hospitality mindset, commitment to excellence, and a passion to grow the game at the Club.

The golf operations team at Sahalee is supported by five Assistant Golf Professionals, an Outside Services Manager/Caddiemaster, and Assistant Professionals in Training (AIT). The successful candidate will manage and ensure that our service standards are consistently and gladly met. Success in this role starts with an infectious personality and warm sense of humor, flexibility, excellent social and communications skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, an attitude of "it's all about the members," with a drive of anticipating needs and fanatical attention to detail.

• 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
• Hospitality mindset 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

• Embraces the club's Service and Leadership Standards, mission, vision, core values and commitments.
• Serves as a creative, future‑forward, and caring leader as well as a confident manager of resources.
• Cordially and professionally greet all members and guests.
• Openly offers information about the Club and communicates pertinent daily play details.
• Promotes the game of golf to the membership of Sahalee Country Club and protects the brand of the Club in our community.
• Works with the golf and other club staff to successfully implement the overall vision of providing the finest golf and social experiences for the membership of Sahalee Country Club.
• Assists the Head Golf Professional with all activities and operations associated with daily play to deliver operational excellence.
• Displays an affable personality and presence in the golf shop, practice facilities and golf course.
• Assists in management and development of the Sahalee Ravens Junior Golf Program, its instruction, and associated activities with the support and input of the other Assistant Golf Professionals and Director of Instruction.
• Assists the Head Professional with the successful administration and execution of tournament operations.
• Supports the Outside Services Lead/Caddiemaster in managing our member services team to deliver a first‑class member experience.
• Assists with merchandising the golf shop.
• Assists the Head Golf…