1st Assistant Golf Professional

Overview • Assists Golf Professional in instructing and with merchandising, on-course, golf car and personnel management responsibilities. • Assists members by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules, and regulations. • Conducts golf clinics. • Maintains handicap records. • Operates Pro Shop in absence of Head Golf Professional and First Assistant. • Maintains Golf Pro Shop inventory control system. • Oversees Pro Shop inventory and non-inventory items and periodically conducts physical counts of pro shop merchandise and scorecards, tees, pencils, ball markers, golf bag tags. • Maintains and inventories all stock items necessary for in-house club repair work. • Document and keep accurate records of all in-house and outside club repair work. • Updates all charges and credits for club repair work. • Assumes Golf Professional's and First Assistant's duties in his or her absence. • Assists with daily opening and closing of golf operations. • Assists in the coordination of tournaments and special events. • Ensures all tournament winners are properly entered into the credit book with correct dates and description of event. • Makes copies of tournament results and enters into the correct files. • Assists with junior golf activities. • Assists in all daily scheduling of lessons for all teaching assistants. • Provides golf instruction. Keeps updated on times needed for golf clinics and group lessons. • Records copies of all lesson fees. • Performs starter or marshal duties as needed. • Assists with maintaining USGA handicap system for members. • Ensures course is properly marked. • Attends staff meetings. • Keep Golf Pro Shop counter and club repair area neat, clean, and organized at all times. • Keeps informed of all upcoming club events. Experience Required • PGA Membership/Apprenticeship: Active pursuit of or completion of the PGA PGM program is commonly required. • Operations Experience: 1-3 years of experience in golf operations, including managing tournaments, golf shop sales, and customer service. • Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and golf software like Golf Genius. • Education: High School Diploma or GED minimum, with many positions favoring a bachelor's degree in business or golf management. • Physical Requirements: Ability to work long hours, often 40-60 hours/week, including weekends and holidays, and endure varying weather conditions. • Teaching/Fitting: Experience with golf instruction and club fitting is highly valued. Benefits • Health Insurance available • 401k with matching available • Paid PGA dues