Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

Assistant Golf Professional

Bakker Crossing Golf Course - Sioux Falls, SD

Owned and Operated by Great

LIFE Golf and Fitness

Join a Team That Enriches Lives Through Golf, Fitness & Healthy Lifestyles

Great

LIFE is a Team-Member-owned company built on connection, wellness, and exceptional experiences. We believe golf and fitness bring people together, and our team is committed to a "whatever it takes" attitude to ensure every member and guest feels welcome, supported, and valued.

Bakker Crossing Golf Course is seeking an enthusiastic, service-driven Assistant Golf Professional who is ready to play a key role in delivering one of the best golf experiences in the region. If you're passionate about leadership, personal and professional development, hospitality, and elevating daily golf operations, we want you on our team.

The Assistant Golf Professional supports all areas of golf operations, including league and tournament administration, merchandising, staff leadership, player assistance, and overall customer service. This position works collaboratively with the Head Golf Professional to uphold Great

LIFE's standards of professionalism, efficiency, and member-focused service.

You will serve as an ambassador for the Great

LIFE mission-enriching lives through golf, fitness, and healthy lifestyles-while helping create a vibrant and welcoming environment for all who visit Bakker Crossing.

At Great

LIFE, you're not just an employee, You're a valued team member in a mission-driven, people-first organization. You'll join a supportive leadership team, gain meaningful professional development, and help shape an exceptional golf culture that enriches the lives of the community we serve.

• Team Member-Owned & Culture Driven
• Growth-Focused with real advancement opportunities
• Community-Centered
• Service-First in everything we do

If you're passionate about golf, leadership, and making a difference every day, we want to meet you.

• Strong knowledge of golf rules, etiquette, and golf operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays during peak season.
• Experience in golf operations or customer service roles.

• PGA Associate / PGA Member or active participant in the PGA PGM Program.
• Experience with Golf Genius tournament software.
• Prior tournament management experience.

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling staff across all golf operations (Pro Shop, Player Assistants, Outside Services).
• Maintain accountability, high performance, and Great
  
  LIFE service standards for all team members.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on communication, respect, and collaboration.

• Coordinate daily operations between the golf shop, outside services, and player assistant teams.
• Maintain accurate tee sheet management, POS entries, and operational reporting to maximize rounds and revenue.
• Enforce course policies to ensure pace of play, safety, and a high-quality golf experience.
• Support clubhouse, practice facility, golf cart, and cart storage maintenance oversight.
• Provide friendly, professional service to all members, guests, and partners.

• Assist with planning and execution of leagues, corporate outings, junior programs, and club tournaments.
• Utilize Golf Genius software for tournament and league administration (experience preferred).
• Deliver on-course support as needed to enhance pace of play and member satisfaction.

• Assist with merchandising, inventory control, and maintaining a polished, engaging retail environment.
• Support profitable and member-focused merchandise programs aligned with customer preferences.
• Uphold all financial controls, fee structures, and inventory safeguards.

• Represent Great
  
  LIFE and Bakker Crossing with enthusiasm, professionalism, and integrity.
• Build relationships with members, guests, and the community to enhance loyalty and participation.
• Serve as a role model for staff through positive attitude, work ethic, and leadership behavior.

The Assistant Golf Professional will have meaningful opportunities to contribute to coaching, instruction, and player development within the Great

LIFE community through:

• Providing individual or group lessons to members and guests based on interest and availability.
• Supporting or leading junior golf programming, camps, and clinics to help develop the next generation of golfers.
• Assisting with the creation and enhancement of player development programs tailored to various skill levels.
• Participating in Great
  
  LIFE-wide instructional initiatives and community engagement…