Assistant Golf Professional

Reports To:  Head Golf Professional

Required Training/

Educational Experience:  Preferred two years Associates Degree, Class A or Apprentice classification from the PGA of America.  Advanced management courses in related fields expected.

Minimum Qualifications:                               

·         Able to stand or sit for 10 hour shift

·         Able to lift minimum of 35 pounds

·         Must possess excellent communicative skills, both written and oral

·         Must be able to do multi-function tasking

·         Able to process and resolve guest service requirements

·         Must dress and conduct one’s self in a professional manner at all times

Position Concept:  The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility.  The position will be responsible for supervision and management of 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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

·         Spread hospitality and good will among members and customers

·         Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play

·         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

·         Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved

·         Assist in managing golf car operation and practice facility

·         Directly responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the clubs GHIN Handicap System

·         Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including: ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing/tagging procedures, display and sales

·         Keep golf shop stocked with supplies and keep clean

·         Follow daily procedures

·         Assist in work schedules

·         Attend educational seminars and schools

·         Assist in planning and budgeting for the operations

·         Assist with the implementation of human resources policy and procedures

·         Assist with marketing

·         Control daily expenditures

·         Act as goodwill ambassador for the game of golf

·         Complies with all Barefoot Resort & Golf policies and procedures in conjunction with the golf courses rules and regulations

·         Responsible for any other assigned duties as designated by the General Manager/Head Golf Professional

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

·         Remain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies

·         Utilize the resources of the PGA player development programs such as Get Golf Ready, Tee It Forward and others.

·         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

Salary : $11 - $15