Description

Overview

Assistant Golf Professional

BraeBurn Country Club | Houston, Texas

Overview

BraeBurn Country Club, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking an ambitious and career-minded Assistant Golf Professional to join its golf professional staff. BraeBurn is a private, member-owned club with a strong golf culture and an active membership that places a high value on the golf experience. The Club's 18-hole golf course underwent a major renovation completed in 2021 by architect Tripp Davis.

BraeBurn has made a concerted effort to build upon the Club's rich golf history and reputation by hosting significant championships and events, including Texas Golf Association championships, USGA qualifying, Southern Texas PGA events, and other amateur competitions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the preparation and execution of these events.

This position is designed for a golf professional who aspires to become a Head Golf Professional and wants to develop the broad operational experience necessary to take that next step. The Assistant Golf Professional will work closely with the Head Golf Professional and have meaningful responsibility in daily golf operations, tournament programs, MGA administration, golf outings, junior golf, operational reporting, and the Club's Evans Scholars Caddie Program.

Tournament administration and junior golf will be particularly important components of the position. Previous Golf Genius experience is highly valued, although the desire and ability to become proficient in the platform is equally important. Merchandising and retail experience is also a plus.

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, highly motivated, service-oriented, and eager to take ownership of programs while developing the skills and leadership ability necessary to eventually lead a golf operation.

Experience Required

Experience Required

• PGA Membership or active enrollment in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program preferred.
• Previous Assistant Golf Professional, private club, or comparable golf operations experience preferred.
• Tournament administration experience and familiarity with Golf Genius or similar tournament management software preferred. Experience managing association or league portals within Golf Genius is a plus.
• Strong interest in junior golf and player development required. Previous experience with junior instruction, clinics, camps, or organized programming is preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, computer, and member-service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Golf, handicapping procedures, tournament formats, and golf course operations.
• Merchandising, retail, inventory management, buying, or vendor-relations experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work the schedule associated with a private club golf operation, including weekends, holidays, tournaments, and special events.
• Professionalism, initiative, accountability, and a demonstrated desire to develop toward future leadership opportunities within the golf industry.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Assist with the management and execution of daily golf operations while providing exceptional service to members and guests.
• Maintain a visible professional presence throughout the golf operation, including the golf shop, first tee, practice facilities, and golf course.
• Assist with tee sheet management, starting procedures, pace of play, daily course setup, and communication of Club policies and course conditions.
• Serve as professional-in-charge when assigned and assist with the supervision and direction of golf operations staff.

Tournament Programs & MGA

• Assist with and ultimately take ownership of tournament administration through Golf Genius, including registration, formats, pairings, handicaps, scorecards, scoring, results, and event communications.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Men's Golf Association (MGA) under the direction of the Head Golf Professional.
• Manage the MGA's Golf Genius portal and assist with other Club association and tournament portals, with training and support provided as necessary.
• Assist with MGA budgeting, scheduling, meeting preparation, minutes, records, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work with the professional staff in executing Club championships, member events, golf outings, and outside championships hosted by BraeBurn.

Golf Outings

• Coordinate the administrative preparation of Club golf outings, including Golf Genius setup, formats, pairings, scorecards, cart assignments, contests, and scoring.
• Coordinate with outing organizers and other Club departments to provide a polished and organized event experience.

Junior Golf & Programming

• Take an active role in the development, administration, promotion, and execution of BraeBurn's junior golf program in collaboration with the professional staff.
• Serve as one of the primary instructors for junior clinics, camps, group instruction, and other player-development programming.
• Coordinate schedules, registrations, communications, staffing, instructional plans, and event logistics.
• Develop strong relationships with junior golfers and their families and help identify opportunities to grow and improve the program.
• Participate in individual and group instruction, with junior golf instruction representing an important component of the position and an opportunity for additional professional income.

Operational Reporting

• Compile and maintain assigned golf operations reports, including rounds, utilization, pace of play, tournament participation, and other key operating metrics.
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with information needed for committees, management, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Maintain accurate records and help identify operational trends and opportunities.

Evans Scholars Caddie Program

• Assist with the administration and continued development of BraeBurn's Evans Scholars Caddie Program.
• Coordinate participation, loop tracking, communications, training, record keeping, and program reporting.
• Help identify, develop, and support potential Evans Scholarship candidates while maintaining a high-quality caddie experience for the membership.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support golf shop merchandising and retail operations, including receiving, displays, inventory control, special orders, and member service.
• Assist with handicap administration and other golf operations systems as assigned.
• Participate in additional instruction and player-development activities as appropriate.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Rules of Golf and Club policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Golf Professional.

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (80%/20%).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid by club.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Club match.
• Paid time off and vacation benefits.
• PGA national and section dues paid.
• PGA education and related travel expenses covered based upon successful completion of each level of the PGA Professional Golf Management Program.
• Approved continuing education and professional-development opportunities.
• Uniform and apparel allowance.
• Approved travel expenses associated with Southern Texas PGA events and professional development.
• Playing and practice privileges.
• Golf shop merchandise and equipment privileges.
• Meals while on duty.
• Opportunities to participate in Southern Texas PGA and other professional events as scheduling permits.
• Opportunities for member golf travel and other Club-related golf experiences when available.
• Significant opportunity for private instruction, junior instruction, clinics, camps, and other player-development programming.
• Hands-on exposure to tournament management, MGA programming, operational reporting, merchandising, budgeting, programming, committee interaction, and staff leadership.
• Direct mentorship and professional development with an emphasis on preparing the successful candidate for advancement within the PGA profession.