Description

Overview

Discover the original desert hideaway in the heart of the Anza Borrego State park. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa and San Ysidro mountain range, along a trail forged long ago by Spanish Colonist Juan Bautista de Anza you will find the original 1950's "Desert Hideaway", de Anza Country Club! Over the years this area has been a true hideaway to the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Lon Chaney Jr., James Dean, the Rat Pack. Today de Anza attracts members and guests from around the world.

de Anza Desert Club in Borrego Springs, Ca. is seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional to join our golf operations team for the upcoming season (November 2026 - June 2027. This position supports daily golf operations and assists the Head golf professional in the management of the day-to-day operations of the facility. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of service to members and guests.

Experience Required

• Genuine passion for golf and commitment to delivering an outstanding member and guest experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage professionally with members, guests, and staff across all settings.
• Basic proficiency in golf management software (tee sheet systems, GHIN, POS) preferred; training provided.
• Knowledge of USGA Rules of Golf and handicap procedures.
• Professional appearance and demeanor consistent with the standards of a premier private club.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays throughout the season.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced golf operations environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Golf Operations

• Provide warm, attentive, and personalized service to members and guests at all times; serve as an ambassador of the Club's standards of hospitality.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures for the Golf Shop.
• Support all daily administrative functions: player check-in, fee collection, starting time management, and pace-of-play oversight.
• Manage tee sheet activity and communicate course conditions, pace-of-play expectations, and relevant scheduling information to members and guests.
• Maintain a clean, organized Golf Shop, office, and cart barn in accordance with Club standards.

Tournament & Event Support

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and execution of member tournaments, competitions, and all golf events.
• Support the management of tournament tee sheets and maintain accurate records for all groups and events.
• Assist with member/ golfer registration, scoring, handicap posting, and results communications.
• Help communicate tournament details, course closures, and event schedules to members and guests in a timely manner.
• Support the Head Golf Professional and team in promoting Club events and member programming.

Merchandise & Golf Shop Assistance

• Assist the head golf professional with golf shop operations, purchasing, inventory control including merchandise display, and sales assistance.
• Help receive, tag, and display new merchandise as directed.

Represent the Club's brand and merchandise offerings with professionalism and product knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive seasonal hourly or salary compensation commensurate with experience
• Complimentary meals
• Annual Clothing Allowance
• Practice and Playing Privileges