Description

Overview

The Royal Fox Country Club is in St. Charles, IL. This private club has a total of 250 members and does 15,000 rounds annually. The course was designed by Richard Nugent in 1989 to evolve around the existing natural environment while providing a challenging 6,816-yard par 71 golf course. The Royal Fox has been awarded the honor of hosting the prestigious Illinois PGA Open seven times in eleven years. Flexible scheduling to promote Work-Life balance is a focus of our operation and will be a priority for management.

Position Overview

The Assistant Golf Professional acts as a member of the Professional Staff in the management of the day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The Assistant Golf Professional will work closely with the Director of Golf and other golf professionals to accomplish the short- and long-term goals of the Royal Fox Country Club. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction for members and guests.

Experience Required

• Maintain PGA membership in good standing in an active classification
• Actively pursue and achieve PGA membership (if a PGA associate).
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills, effective communication skills orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with a service and customer focused attitude
• Exceptional tournament operations experience utilizing Golf Genius, Proficient with common Microsoft Office and Jonas POS systems.
• Proficient with USGA handicap system and CDGA handicap software.

Essential Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to...

• Maintain a welcoming and positive attitude to promote a quality golf experience to members and guests and to enrich the work environment for team members.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times.
• Assist in the promotion, planning, organization and execution of the highest quality golf events for members, guests and outside entities.
• Play golf with members of all skill levels

Operations

• Assist with golfer check-in, control, and manage play and tee sheet data capture and optimization
• Assist with all opening and closing procedures
• Train and supervise Golf Outside Operations Staff with the goal of ensuring the highest quality customer experience
• Assist in managing golf cart fleet, practice facility and club storage.

Golf Retail

• Execute the daily operations of the golf shop
• Offer specialist advice using product knowledge, recommend products and services to exceed customer expectations
  Assist in inventory control of hard goods, soft goods and special orders including: ordering procedures, receiving procedures and point of sale.
• Ensure that the golf shop is clean, orderly, well stocked and professionally presented at all times.
• Monitor and regularly update sales display areas and merchandise high traffic areas.

Member Services

• Assist in providing club repair and club fitting services
• Monitor and remain visible at the range and other practice areas to provide member service and ensure club standards
• Perform starter and marshal duties
• Support an active Junior Golf Program that includes clinic, school, and individual instruction, PGA Junior League Team and Junior Interclub.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance (Family or Single)
• Staff Contract with Major Golf Manufacturing Company
• Complimentary Meal (lunch and/or dinner) while working
• Staff Clothing Allowance and Uniforms
• Outing Pay
• PGA Merchandise Show Expenses
• Paid Vacation
• Year End Holiday Bonus
• PGA Dues Paid
• Education Reimbursement
• Extensive continuing education and work experience opportunities.
• Playing and Practicing Privileges - staff are strongly encouraged to play with members and in local section events.