Description

Overview

The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional & First Assistant in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible to supervise and manage total golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers.

Keys to Successful Performance:

#1 Take Action

#2 Be Visible

#3 Keep a Good Attitude

#4 Maintain Good Communication

#5 Pay Attention to the Little Things

#6 Be Valuable

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Traits

• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Utilize the resources of PGA player development programs such as Get Golf Ready, PGA Jr. League, Tee it Forward and others
• Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. Golf Genius, Repspark, etc.
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations

Essential Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with all opening and closing procedures
• Assist in managing facility tournament operations including weekly events
• Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post- tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
• Conduct individual lessons and group clinics
• Assist with men's, women's, and junior golf events and programs
• Assist in Player Development programs using PGA tools and resources
• Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including: ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales
• Play golf with a variety of members in competitive and non-competitive situations
• Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments

Benefits

• Dues & Subscriptions
• Health Insurance
• Employee Meals
• Staff Agreement