Head Golf Professional

Overview

The Woodlands Country Club boasts 99 holes of golf across 4 properties (Palmer, Player, Trails, & Tournament) in The Woodlands, Texas. Home to the PGA Tour Champions - Insperity, The Tournament Course at The Woodlands CC is a premier golf experience for our members and guests.

The Head Golf Professional assists the Director of Golf and the Club General Manager in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible for all operational and financial targets and is expected to manage their Club to achieve those goals. They will supervise and manage total golf operations, including leading and mentoring multiple Assistant Golf Professionals and the entire golf staff.

The Head Golf Professional will be actively involved in all financials for the club, including revenue, payroll, and expenses through daily tracking, weekly and monthly forecasting, and by assisting the Director of Golf in yearly budgeting. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers.

The Head Golf Professional serves as a highly visible leader within the Club and is expected to build strong relationships with members, develop the golf team, drive participation in golf programs, and maintain the service standards expected at a premier private club.

The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course has been a host to the PGA Tour and currently the PGA Tour Champions.

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and TraitsMaintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classificationPrevious Golf Professional ExperienceHigh level of financial acumenExtensive knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operationsProficient supervisory practices and principlesBe a leader and mentor for other golf professionalsAct as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employeesStrong organizational, planning and prioritization skillsSelf-motivated with desire to promote and marketService and customer focused attitudeExperienced in written and oral business communicationsRemain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategiesUtilize the resources of PGA player development programs such as Get Golf Ready, PGA Junior League, Crush It, Tee it Forward and othersProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications; including Outlook.High Level of knowledge in Golf Genius and GHIN SoftwareMaintain and promote a positive professional image within the communityAttend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trendsMaintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovationsEssential Responsibilities

The Head Golf Professional is expected to be a leader first. The successful candidate will be visible, approachable, organized, and actively engaged with both members and employees.

Specific areas of responsibility:

Premium Member ServicesGolf Professional Leadership and MentorshipGolf Shop & Outside ServicesDepartment FinancialsTournaments & AssociationsJunior GolfHandicap SystemPlayer DevelopmentMerchandisingPrioritized Keys to Successful Performance 1 High Level of Financial Acumen 2 Golf Team Leadership & Mentorship 3 Membership Focused 4 Revenue Generation & Expense Management 5 Merchandising & COGS Control 6 Tournament & Event Operations 7 Tee Sheet & Billing Management 8 Time Management

Specific Responsibilities- include but are not limited to:

Actively manage daily operations and financials to achieve budget, while focusing on a high-level of customer service and member experience.Train and lead other golf professionals.Supervise and direct other golf professionals in day-to-day operations, as well as all golf operations employees.Ensure the highest level of services for our members.Assist the Director of Merchandising with invoicing and inventory.Assist the Director of Golf with operational needs and financial targets and plans.Ensure club policies and expectations are being met and followedManage facility tournament operations including weekly eventsAssist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post- tournament