Description

Overview

The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Director of Golf in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility while providing customers with a pleasant golf and hospitality experience. Applicants must have excellent communication and organizational skill sets and present a positive image of the organization while fulfilling responsibilities.

Experience Required

EDUCATION

A.A. or B/S College Degree preferably in Professional Golf Management; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably a PGA Member or Associate.

Essential Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate golfer check-in and fee collection for all golf shop purchases; control and manage play
• Assume departmental leadership role, coordinating the flow of information between the Golf Shop and Outside Service staff
• Responsible for accurately opening and closing the golf shop
• Manage the daily tee sheet in accordance with the facility green fee structure
• Assist in tournament operations and weekly events on an as needed basis. This will include but not limited learning to be (if not already) somewhat proficient with Blue Golf and Tripleseat.
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
• Conduct individual and group lessons
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and always maintain a professional image

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
• Actively pursue PGA membership (if a PGA Apprentice) in a timely manner through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program
• Fundamental 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
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Remain up to date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies
• Experienced in tournament software operation
• Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Proficient in other applications, i.e., email, Google Suite, CRM software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to communicate with vendors, public, and employees
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Continuously required to talk and hear, including the ability to communicate in both written and verbal form
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, push, lift, bend, stoop, and grasp. Occasionally required to lift fifty (50) pounds

Benefits

This position's compensation package will include company benifits package; health insurance, PTO, 401K and an opportunity for company profit sharing.