Description

Overview

Assistant Golf Professional
Shirkey Golf Course | Richmond, MO
About the Course
Shirkey Golf Course is a challenging, championship-style, semi-private 18-hole course located
in Richmond, MO, a short distance from Kansas City at Highways 210 and 13. Designed by
Chet Mendenhall, a founding member of the GCSAA, in 1969, the course has been recognized
by Golf Digest as a top public course in the Kansas City area with a 4 ½ star rating. Our par 71
course features Zoysia fairways and tee boxes with Bent grass greens, with four sets of tees
that stretch from 5500 to 7020 yards. We offer a driving range, pro shop, banquet room, and
restaurant, and consistently strive to offer golfers of all abilities a great experience.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an energetic, service-oriented Assistant Golf Professional to join our team.
This is an ideal entry-level role for an individual looking to plant roots in the golf industry. .
Essential Responsibilities
• Customer Experience: Provide top-tier service in the golf shop, assisting with check-ins,
policy interpretation, and general player inquiries.
• Operations: Supervise daily golf activities, including the management of part-time
seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Instruction & Growth: Assist in the execution of the Junior Golf Program and group
clinics. Associates who have completed Level 1 of the PGA/LPGA program are eligible to
teach individual private lessons.
• Tournament Management: Assist with the organization, development, and
implementation of club tournaments, corporate outings, and management of weekly men's
and women's leagues.
• Merchandising: Maintain the golf shop's professional appearance through effective
merchandising, inventory control, and sales.
• Facility Care: Ensure the driving range and practice facilities meet our high standards for
daily play.
Qualifications
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Rules of Golf and basic business mathematics.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with modern office procedures and golf management software.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written "Business English" skills.
• Availability: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and
extended hours during the peak season.
• Ambition: A desire to progress within the PGA Associate program or golf industry career
path.

Compensation & Benefits
• Rate of Pay: $18-$20 per hour.
• Benefits: Health insurance reimbursement negotiable and meals while on duty.
• Work/Life balance: generally a 40-hour work week, Rotating Weekend and Holiday
schedules.
• Individual Health Insurance options, paid PGA dues and clothing allowance.
• Extra income generated from teaching, Junior Programs and PGA Jr. League
• Total Earning Potential: $40,000+ (Inclusive of hourly wage, lesson income, and
performance bonuses).
• Perks: Access to the driving range, playing privileges on our championship 18-hole course,
and the chance to work at an acclaimed, semi-private facility.