Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

Job Summary:

The Sea Pines Country Club Assistant Golf Professional will assist in managing all golf and golf-related activities and businesses including; managing the golf shop and driving range, supervising outside operational staff, enforcing club rules and regulations, overseeing the club’s handicap system, providing competent golf instruction for all levels of players, and supervising the rental and maintenance of golf cars. This position reports directly to the Director of Golf.

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in the following skill sets desirable:
• Managing golf operations
• Interpersonal/customer service
• Staff training and development
• Business management
• Golf instruction
• Trackman Operating Knowledge
• Club Repair Skills
• Club Fitting Experience
• Tournament operation
• Merchandising
• Playing ability
• Knowledge of the rules of golf
• Patience in coaching the novice golfer and ability to offer constructive criticism tactfully and praising his or her efforts as their swing improves
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related major or Sports Management.
• Three+ year’s work experience as a Golf Professional or equivalent work experience as an Assistant Golf Professional at a private club.

Physical Requirements

The work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing for long periods of time, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, bending, stretching, and twisting or reaching, using hands to finger, handling or feeling and repetitive motions, pushing, pulling or lifting up to 50 pounds. Work requires exposure and handling of golf equipment; work has regular vision requirements, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires occasional preparation and analysis of written or computer data, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work has some exposure to environmental conditions. Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment at times, with light traffic.

Special Requirements

• At least Level 2 or higher in PGA Associates Program
• Must have valid drivers’ license.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Functions

The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assisting in planning, promoting, and directing all golf activities including daily management responsibilities.
• Orders supplies associated with golf activities
• Maintains attractive, orderly appearance in Golf Pro Shop
• Being a staff liaison to a weekly men’s or women’s league
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates golf cart maintenance personnel and Golf Pro Shop, locker room, golf range, golf bag, and club storage employees and on-course personnel.
• Supervises staff in collaboration with the Director of Golf to include recruiting/hiring efforts, training, input during disciplinary actions, terminations, and performance evaluations.
• Provides golf lessons to members and guests.
• Provides Club Fitting Services
• Knowledge of latest trends in Golf Equipment
• Plays golf with members of all skill-levels to generate enthusiasm.
• Designs and conducts golf clinics
• Designs and conducts junior golf clinics and training programs.
• Collects charges and fees for all golf-related activities.
• Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events.
• Interprets and enforces golf rules and regulations
• Interprets and enforces club policies, rules, and regulations.
• Consults with the Director of Golf about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance and rules.
• Cooperates with the grounds superintendent’s team about maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Under the direction of the Director of Golf, implements and administers a system governing the start of play and the handicap system.
• Represents the club in area professional events including local, state or national events with the approval of the Director of Golf.
• Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Marshals for tournaments and at other times as determined by Director of Golf; supervises marshals to help ensure that expected performance is delivered.
• Plans social evenings and events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding health, safety, and employment.
• Schedules staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained; periodically checks timecards for adherence to posted schedules.
• Alerts staff of incoming guests and requests from members.
• Assists in the development of short- and long- range plans for improvements to the club facilities and courses.
• Attends national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance quality and image of the club.
• Assists in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital outlays to golf courses and golf facilities.
• Interacts with food and beverage director about food and beverage needs for events.
• Maintains visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
• Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.
• Provides golf-related information for the Club’s Newsletter.
• Provides for the collection and issuance of all prizes associated with all competitions.
• Implements an overall safety program that conforms to OSHA standards for the Golf Department.
• Manages new golf member orientation program.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

PGA Dues

Potential Staff Deal

Uniform Allowance