Head Golf Professional

Overview

Job Title : Head Golf Professional Department : Golf Status : Regular, Full Time, Exempt Pay : $54,000 base annual salary plus percentage of lessons taught Reports to : Director of Golf and Tennis Benefits : Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass Retirement : State Employee Retirement System -GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k) Closing date : 4pm Thursday June 6, 2024 *Note : This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

To Apply : Fill out the application completely and attach your resume AND a cover letter. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.

Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation.

Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St.

Simons Island, Sea Island and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist. Job Summary :

Under general supervision and broad objectives, the Head Golf Professional is responsible for the effective operation of the golf club house and assigned staff.

Responsibilities include coordination of various golf programs (player development, junior golf, etc.) and providing golf lessons to individuals and groups.

Additional duties include opening and closing the pro shop, completing various reporting functions, ensuring effective customer service, and arranging individual, group, and tournament tee times.

Job Responsibilities / Duties :

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; including hiring, training, coaching, and terminating.
• Coordinates the opening and closing of golf pro shop with pro shop supervisor, operating and reconciling of cash registers, prepares and makes deposits, dates play tickets, completes daily reports, and provides basic pro shop security.
• Provides general information to customers relating to tee times, upcoming tournaments, etc.; directs callers to appropriate destination as needed.
• Assists Director of Golf in budgeting decisions pertaining to Golf Operations.
• Assists Director of Golf in 3, 5, and 10 year Golf Operations Plans.
• Oversees coordination of golf groups with hotel sales managers, ensures a positive guest experience.
• Manages assistant golf professionals, rangers, starters, cart attendants, etc., to ensure smooth operation of the golf course and driving range.
• Manages all golf operations in the absence of the Director of Golf.
• Assists Director of Golf with individual and group tournament schedules, including precise daily, weekly, and monthly dates and times, makes necessary copies, sends confirmation to appropriate individuals and files.
• Organize and implement player development program.
• Schedules, organizes and scores tournaments.
• Instructs individual and group lessons as requested.
• Works with other clubs when coordinating leagues and matches and implements new methods of operations as needed.
• Ensures that all member groups are scheduled and tournaments are coordinated with assistant professionals.
• Performs club repair as necessary.
• Promotes and participates in training activities to optimize customer service skills of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• PGA / LPGA Class A Certification required.
• Minimum five (5) years of golf related experience and two (2) years as Golf Professional required.
• Collaborative team player able to develop and maintain relationships with members, employee partners and guests.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge in a Windows environment.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality is required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Up to 20 pounds of force frequently and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical work day will be spent standing, walking and twisting as well as repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers.
• Sensory abilities required are talking and hearing and communicating
• Visual abilities to perform tasks required are preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, use of the computer, expansive reading.
• Subject to work both inside and in outside environmental conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures and high humidity

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided.

If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt.

Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.

Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position.

Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.

Benefits

Benefits : Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass Retirement : State Employee Retirement System -GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)