1st Assistant Golf Professional

Location

Marlborough, MA | United States

Job description

Job Details:

• 1st Assistant Golf Professional 
• Reports to: Head Golf Professional 
• Supervises: Starter, Caddy Master, Outside Services, and Car Attendants.

Education and Experience:

• A college degree is preferred with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related major or sports management.
• Five years of work experience as an Assistant Golf Professional at a private club.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations:

Experience in the following skill sets is desirable:

• Managing golf operations
• Interpersonal/customer service
• Staff training and development
• Business management
• Golf instruction
• Tournament operation
• Merchandising
• Playing ability
• Knowledge of the rules of golf
• Patience in coaching the novice golfer and the ability to offer constructive criticism tactfully and praise his or her efforts as their swing improves.

Job Summary (Essential Functions):

Manage all golf and golf-related activities and businesses, including managing the golf shop and driving range, supervising professional staff, enforcing club rules and regulations, overseeing the club’s handicap system, providing competent golf instruction for all levels of players, supervising the rental and maintenance of golf cars, and reporting activities of the department to the Golf Committee.

Job Tasks/Duties: 

• Plans, promotes and directs all golf activities, including daily management responsibilities.
• Prepares annual and monthly budgets for golf operations; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Orders supplies associated with golf activities.
• Maintains attractive, orderly appearance in Golf Pro Shop.
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates golf cart maintenance personnel, golf Pro Shop, golf range, golf bag, club storage employees, and on-course personnel.
• Provides golf lessons to members and guests.
• Plays golf with members of all skill levels to generate enthusiasm.
• Designs and conducts golf clinics.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates.
• Designs and conducts junior golf clinics and training programs.
• Collects charges for all golf-related activities.
• Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events.
• Interprets and enforces golf rules and regulations.
• Interprets and enforces club policies, rules, and regulations.
• Consult with the Superintendent about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance, and rules.
• Cooperates with the grounds superintendent about maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Under the direction of the golf committee, implement and administer a system governing the start of play and the handicap system.
• Represents the club in area professional events, including local, state, or national events, with the approval of the Golf Committee.
• Attends all staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings.
• Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Provides marshals for tournaments and at other times as determined by the Golf Committee; supervises marshals to help ensure that expected performance is delivered.
• Plans social evenings and events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local health, safety, and employment laws.
• Schedules staff hours to ensure members are fully served and labor costs are maintained; periodically checks timecards for adherence to posted schedules.
• Assists in developing short- and long-range plans to improve the club facilities and courses.
• Attended national and sectional conferences, meetings, merchandise, and educational and professional shows to encourage development and enhance the club's quality and image.
• Assists in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital outlays to golf courses and facilities.
• Interacts with the food and beverage director and event director about food and beverage event needs.
• Maintains visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
• Supervises the work of the Assistant Golf Professional.
• Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.
• Provide golf-related information for the club’s newsletter.
• Provides for collecting and issuing all prizes associated with all competitions.
• Implements an overall safety program that conforms to OSHA standards for the Golf Department.
• Manages new golf member orientation program.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

• Holds Class A Certification through the PGA of America.
• Has met PGA criteria for 1st Assistant Professional.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform physical requirements and work effectively in an environment typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling. 
• Frequent repetitive motions. 
• Continuous standing and walking.

Compensation / Benefits:

• The financial package will be commensurate with the experience level of the selected candidate, including:
• Health Care Benefits 
• % Clinics and Lesson Income
• % Junior Golf Income
• Playing/Practicing Privileges
• PGA Dues Reimbursed / Education Allowance
• Clothing Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Tournament Expense Allowance

How to Apply:

Please send your Resume and Cover letter to Charlotte Hillery, CCM General Manager, at [email protected]

Marlborough Country Club

200 Concord Rd

Marlborough, MA 017452

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