Description

Overview

Facility Description:

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club has carved out a piece of paradise on the more than 1,200 acres of beautiful rolling hills of Central Florida. Enjoy championship golf and tennis , a world-class equestrian center , luxury living , and more in this one-of-a-kind, gated community. The majestic 77,000-square-foot clubhouse is the gateway for our 593 members.

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club boasts a riveting 27-hole championship course designed by golf course architect Ron Garl . The majestic course at Golden Ocala incorporates eight masterfully recreated tribute holes from some of the world's finest golf courses including: Augusta National Golf Club , Royal Troon Golf Club , Baltusrol Golf Club , Muirfield Village Golf Club , & St. Andrews Links .

During 2015 and 2016, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club hosted the Coates Golf Championship , an official LPGA Tour event that featured 120 of the top female golfers in the world. The club hosted the 2021 LPGA Drive on Championship as the tour returned to Golden Ocala. Named Top 50 Practice Facility amongst all Private Clubs in 2018 & 2019.

Position Overview:

The Golf Professional must have an established credential background that aligns with club standards. This individual must lead by example and possess a strong sense of guiding all essential aspects of the facilities services. This position is primarily an outside position October thru May. June through September this position will be full time with time split amongst inside/outside operations.

Experience Required

Experience Required:

Minimum of 2 Seasons operating as an Assistant Golf Professional at a High-Level Service Facility.

• High Energy, Positive Attitude, with a complete love of the golf business and creating a memorable experience.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Skilled at motivating and empowering golf staff into successful team members
• Able to blend with current operational standards, yet adept enough to contribute toward short and long range strategic planning
• Possess the ability to solving opportunities and fair judgment
• Passionate Instructor that can focus on building relationships and improving player development
• IT literate with core computer platforms Golf Genius & Jonas

Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively contribute to overall operational success
• Serve as an ambassador of the club by tirelessly promoting, serving and representing Golden Ocala and understanding the importance of both the golf operation and the club as a whole.
• Ladies Golf Coordinator - create player development, weekly games, and an overall enjoyable experience for all female golfers.
• Maintain an organized stock room and golf shop counter.
• Develop reels, videos and other fun ways to market the golf experience at GO.
• Use creativity to help grow the game and create memorable experiences for the staff, guests & membership
• Work closely with the Outside Services; monitoring and maintaining the required pace of play and managing the practice areas
• Maintain a respected professional image with the club and North Florida PGA Section
• Play golf with all skill levels of the membership
• Be an active student of the golf business. Play, network, learn and travel.

• Supervise and maintain an exceptional appearance in the Golf Shop.
• Promote a first-class Member shopping environment to include gift-wrapping & personal shopper experience(s)
• Oversee a vibrant special-order business and manage placing, tracking, receiving & distribution of special orders, including communicating expected ship date & receipt
• Maintain excellent member relations and ensure Member expectations are met
• Maintain excellent filing of records
• Assist with all daily procedures.
• Promote special events in the weekly club e-mail
• Assist with monthly inventory and ensure systems and procedures are implemented to manage inventory levels, returns and markdown.
• Attend merchandise shows and conferences to stay current with industry trends.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits after 90 days
• Paid Time Off based on Company Policy
• Meals ½ Off
• Education Allowance
• Clothing Allowance
• Potential Golf Club Staff Agreement
• Practice & Playing Privileges
• 401K After 1 Year
• Dues Paid