About the Role
Position Concept : The 2nd Assistant Golf Professional assists all Golf Professionals in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day golf operations to a premier club experience. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers.
Specific areas of responsibility:
- Shop Assistants
- Tournaments
- Junior Golf
- Club Repair/Club Fitting
- Outside Services
- Group events/outings
Prioritized Keys to Successful Performance
- Team Leadership
- Member Services
- Golf Shop & Outside Services Management
- Tournament & Event Operations
- Tee Sheet Management
- Scheduling
Specific Responsibilities- include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and direct other golf operations staff in day-to-day operations. Including, Outside Services, Golf Shop Attendants, and Starters and Marshals.
- Ensure the highest level of services for our members.
- Assist the other Golf Professional with operational needs.
- 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
- Work with the Player Development Team to execute clinics, lessons, and camps.
- Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
- Assist in Player Development programs using PGA tools and resources
- Direct management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
- Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service (as applicable)
- Ensure proper billing and charges for all members and events
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
- Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
- Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
Knowledge, Skills and Traits
- Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
- 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 of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
- Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
- Be a leader and mentor for other staff
- 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
- 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
- Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet, tournament and database
- 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
- Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations