Description

Overview

Assistant Golf Professional

Bay Creek Resort & Club - Cape Charles, Virginia

Bay Creek Resort & Club is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Assistant Golf Professional to join our growing golf operation.

Bay Creek is a private resort club with nearly 700 members, and more than 70% of the membership uses Bay Creek as a second home or vacation property. The club operates year-round, with primary activity occurring over approximately nine active months, and strong member usage on weekends and holidays.

Bay Creek is currently experiencing significant growth. A new ownership group acquired the club in July 2025 and is making substantial capital investments to enhance and expand club amenities. The future of Bay Creek is extremely bright, with multiple projects planned over the coming years.

Facility Overview

• 27-hole Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Facility
• Approximately 25,000 rounds annually
• Nearly 90 member golf events annually, ranging from social to competitive
• Award-winning 1,680 sq. ft. golf shop
• Indoor teaching simulator
• Full practice facility
• 10 covered Toptracer range bays (opening 2026)
• New locker rooms (2026)
• Expanding wellness and fitness facilities, including indoor lap pool addition(2027)
• Two outdoor pools and full fitness center
• Two miles of private Chesapeake Bay beach with seasonal chair service

We operate with a small but highly skilled staff, and we are seeking a golf professional who will thrive in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Position Overview

This position will include a balanced combination of instruction and daily golf operations.

This position will provide significant teaching and coaching opportunities, with expected lesson revenue of approximately $10,000-$15,000 annually, with potential for growth as the Toptracer facility becomes fully operational.

All members of our golf staff are encouraged to collaborate on ideas and contribute to the operation. We strongly believe in developing professionals and promoting from within whenever possible.

Leadership Philosophy

Our leadership philosophy is centered on:

• Collaboration
• Clear communication
• Employee empowerment
• Professional development

Our goal is to educate, motivate, and develop.

We strongly believe in maintaining a reasonable work/life balance and strive to structure the position around a true 40-hour work week whenever possible.

The Director of Golf works closely with staff to support professional growth and will provide guidance to help each team member reach their full potential.

Compensation

This is an hourly position with compensation based on experience and instructional ability.

Hourly Rate: $24-$29 per hour
Estimated Total Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 annually (including lesson revenue)

Additional benefits include:

• PGA Education reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Playing privileges
• Practice privileges
• Staff merchandise discounts

Candidate Requirements

Preferred qualifications include:

• PGA Associate or PGA Member (preferred but not required)
• Strong interest in instruction and player development
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Desire to grow within the golf profession

Application Instructions

Please submit:

• Resume
• Teaching philosophy
• Professional goals

Bay Creek Resort & Club is committed to developing golf professionals and providing a positive environment for long-term career growth.