Description

Overview

Overview

Western Lakes is an 18-hole semi-private facility located 20 minutes west of Milwaukee, just off Interstate 94. Originally built to be a private club, Western Lakes features beautifully manicured bent grass tees, fairways, and greens on a challenging course that brings water into play on 13 of 18 holes. A very active facility, WLGC combines weekday leagues, outside outings, public play, and member events totaling over 30,000 rounds annually. Additionally, we host one of the most extensive junior programs in the state with over 400 participants, plus another 24 on our two PGA Junior League Golf teams. The golf shop is fully stocked with everything a golfer needs, including footwear, apparel, clubs, balls, and bags. If we don't have what you are looking for, we are happy to special order it for you. At Western Lakes, our commitment to our customers' experience is second to none as we try to make every visit a memory our guests will never forget. For 2023, Western Lakes is looking to add an ambitious Assistant Golf Professional to its golf operation. This person shall have a career focus on becoming a PGA Member in the future. The average workweek will be 40 hours and includes, but is not limited to, the duties listed below.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Tee Sheet Management: Daily, review the upcoming tee sheets for optimum utilization and accuracy
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to the members and guests, which may include booking tee times, answering questions about golf shop merchandise, club fitting, and club repair.
• Junior Golf Program: Assist the Golf Professional to ensure that the program runs as planned.
• PGA JLG Captain: Management of one of the PGA Junior League Golf teams, which will include the organization and coordination of both practices and matches.
• Golf Instruction: Teach individual private and group lessons for men, women, and juniors.
• Inventory Control: Assist in the ordering, receiving, and display of all golf shop inventory.
• Staff Supervision: Assist in the training and scheduling of all Golf Shop, Outside Service, and junior golf program staff.
• Tournament Operations: Utilize Golf Genius software to prepare items for some of the many outside golf outings hosted at WLGC
• League Coordination: Assist in the registration and coordination of weekday leagues.
• Member Events: Using Golf Genius, coordinate bi-weekly member events.

Benefits

Benefits

• Salary of $2400.00 - $3000.00 per month (Based on experience)
• Lesson income - the potential of $2000.00 to $6000+
• Employee food and merchandise discounts
• Club repair - $200.00 to $1000.00+
• Possible winter hours
• Practice and playing privileges
• PGA education allowance
• Clothing allowance
• Staff Equipment agreement

Commitment from the Golf Professional: I have been in the golf industry for 25+ years and have had the privilege of learning many valuable lessons from exceptional golf professionals at some of the finest facilities. It is my personal goal to help my staff members achieve significant progress toward their career goals. I promise to pass along my knowledge and experience to my staff members to help them excel in their goal of becoming a successful PGA Golf Professional.

"As one of the current Associate Professionals at Western Lakes, I can attest that this is a wonderful place to work, and that I would not be where I am today without Garrett's guidance. I started here with no prior golf course experience and am now just one small step away from becoming a PGA Member. Western Lakes is a busy facility that can teach you things you will not experience at many other courses. It's also wonderful to work with people who treat you like family and are always looking for ways to help you be the best you can be." - Colton B.

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Garrett for the past 20 years. During that time, I've had firsthand experience working for one of Garrett's golf operations. I have personally witnessed his outstanding leadership abilities and superb organizational skills. It takes a special mind to be successful in the golf business, and he certainly has every aspect necessary to make every operation he touches sensational. I have the utmost respect and confidence in Garrett. He has a way of motivating people to work hard for him, which is a key to his success. He is a perfect example of who a PGA Professional is and the reason why I strived to become one myself." - James G.

"I have worked at multiple operations ranging from public courses to very elite Private clubs, and I would not trade the knowledge and skills I have learned from Garrett for anything. Garrett is very hands-on behind the scenes and took the time to teach me how to manage all of the moving parts of the operation. From employee scheduling, league management, tournament operations, and inventory management, I had a chance to learn it all. With Garrett, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to run your own operation and succeed in the golf industry. Best of all, you will leave with a lifelong friend." - Jacob O.

"Working with Garrett was a great pleasure. He motivated me every day with his enthusiasm to improve my skills, preparing me for my future in the golf industry. His direction was always clear, and expectations were high. Work ethic is a major skill set needed in the golf industry and can set you apart from the competition. A valuable lesson I learned from Garrett was to look at the operation from a manager's perspective, which helped me get to where I am today. The experience and knowledge Garrett provided me were crucial in taking my career to the next level." - Evan R.