Our South New Jersey resort is adding a Head Golf Professional position to our staff hiring immediately.
As we move into a phase of growth and development we require a PGA Certified professional to oversee and manage golf course operations. Collaborating with other departments to organize and promote tournaments and packages this role is responsible for elevating the experience of each guest seeking an unparalleled vacation and hospitality experience.
Our Head Golf Professional is a vital member of the leadership team responsible for the financial and operational performance of the golf shop driving range memberships and beverage carts. Reporting to the property GM you will cultivate a team dedicated to creating an experience for guests and members that cannot be duplicated at other golf courses or luxury properties across the Eastern Seaboard.
What We Offer :
- Very Competitive Starting Salary
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- CompanyPaid Life Insurance
- Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
Job Responsibilities :
Know understand and adhere to companyestablished policies and procedures.Recruit hire train and supervise all staff including assistants and teaching professionals outside assistants mechanics starters and rangers.Oversee all golf services and operations.Oversee the rental and maintenance of golf carts.Oversee reservation system starting and monitoring of play.Track and verify all players and guests golf carts club care lockers handicap fees and other appropriate charges.Initiate develop and implement policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective and efficient golf course operations while maintaining guest satisfaction.Assist in marketing and promotion of new memberships.Maintain and oversee all pro shop retail buying pricing inventory and is consistent with brand and members needs.Assist the General Manager with profit loss and variance analysis of golf course operations.Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services and monitor / analyze reports.Oversee all golfrelated purchasing. Supply monthly or weekly inventories as needed.Compile information from market competition for comparison studies to properly position the golf course in the marketplace.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications :
Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification.Minimum of three years experience as a Head Golf Professional Golf / Club operations manager or similar role.Actively pursue PGA membership (if a PGA Apprentice) in a timely manner through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program.Fundamental knowledge of the game and rules of golf golf facility operations and tournament operations.Fundamental supervisory practices and principlesBehave as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all staff.Strong organizational planning and prioritization skills.Selfmotivated with a desire to promote and market.Service and customerfocused attitude.Experienced in written and oral business communications.Remain up to date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies.Utilize the resources of PGA player development programs such as Get Golf Ready PGA Sports Academy Tee it Forward and others.Moderate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications i.e. email internet tournament and database management.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.Must be able to traverse the operations facility with ease.Must be able to lift twentyfive pounds at a time.Know, understand, and adhere to company-established policies and procedures. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise all staff including assistants and teaching professionals, outside assistants, mechanics, starters, and rangers. Oversee all golf services and operations. Oversee the rental and maintenance of golf carts. Oversee reservation system, starting and monitoring of play. Track and verify all players and guests, golf carts, club care, lockers, handicap fees, and other appropriate charges. Initiate, develop, and implement policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective and efficient golf course operations while maintaining guest satisfaction. Assist in marketing and promotion of new memberships. Maintain and oversee all pro shop retail buying, pricing, inventory and is consistent with brand and members needs. Assist the General Manager with profit, loss, and variance analysis of golf course operations. Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services, and monitor / analyze reports. Oversee all golf-related purchasing. Supply monthly or weekly inventories as needed. Compile information from market competition for comparison studies to properly position the golf course in the marketplace. Performs other duties as assigned.
