About the Role
Compensation Amount:
17.00 USD Hourly
Job Summary:
The Assistant Golf Professional is a key member of the golf operations team at the property and assists the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and/or Head Golf Professional in managing all golf and golf-related activities at the facility.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• 1-2 years golf industry experience preferred
• College degree (PGM) preferred
• PGA Member or Apprentice
• Must have strong customer/guest orientation
• Must have strong communication skills
• Highly polished interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people easily and quickly
• Must acquire basic computer skills
• Must be dependable
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in managing facility and staff
• Process customer reservations for guests of the golf course
• Assist in coordinating of individual, group, and tournament play as directed by the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and/or Head Golf Professional
• Assumes 1st Assistant golf professional’s duties in his or her absence
• Produce daily reports related to rounds, sales, etc. for management
• Works closely with Marshall and Starter to monitor all aspects of play including starting, monitoring pace of play, safety on the course and golf course markings
• Provides customer service to arriving guests to help expedite check-in process
• Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
• While performing the required duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with arms and hands.
• The employee often is required to walk, stand, talk or hear, handle, feel or operate objects.
• The employee will occasionally be required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Exposure to pollens and dust
• Noise level is moderately quiet
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays
Do you have a passion for golf and exceptional customer service skills? Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is looking for an Assistant Golf Professional to join our team for the season! This is a fantastic opportunity to work at our two championship golf courses, helping ensure that guests have an outstanding experience from check-in to final putt.
This position offers the potential for year-round employment with opportunities to transition into other roles at Giants Ridge as the seasons change!
What We’re Looking For:
• A friendly, professional attitude with strong communication skills.
• Previous golf course or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of golf and a willingness to learn more.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Why Join Giants Ridge?
• Exclusive Golf Privileges – Hit the greens with complimentary golfing at our two championship golf courses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge.
• Work with Friends – Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure.
• Flexible Scheduling – We offer flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, but some weekend and holiday shifts are required to keep up with the excitement at Giants Ridge.
• And More! – Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work!
Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.
Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.