Assistant Golf Professional | Golf Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of Golf, Head Professionals

Job Title: Assistant Golf Professional 2022

COMPENSATION: $15.00-$17.00/hour commensurate with experience, Non-Exempt position

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, LTD, STD (Full-Time Employees)

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for working with all golf operations employees, creating, and running exceptional golf programs for the members and guests of Westchester Country Club.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a high level of visibility and interaction with both Members and Guests.
• Possess a personality trait that will make members feel welcome.
• Be an active leader and teacher in the junior golf program including instruction, coaching, lesson plans, playing with Jr’s, and being a role model to students.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf operation management and golf instruction.
• Participate in professional tournaments and pro-ams.
• Play with members on a routine basis.
• Maintain professional expertise through related courses and learning opportunities.
• Be a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees.
• Works with the Director of Golf, Tournament Director, and other golf staff on all facets of the tournament program.
• Self-motivated with desire to promote the golf program
• Adept and well versed in Golf Genius tournament software, Jonas POS software, World Handicap System, USGA Admin Portal system and Office programs (Excel, Word, and Publisher).
• Promote and support all golf activities at Westchester Country Club
• Daily opening and closing responsibilities in the golf shop
• Up to 48 hours per week on the floor of the golf shop.
• Assist the Director of Golf and all golf staff employees with managing and overseeing all elements of the Club’s golf-related activates resulting in an exceptional overall golf experience for members and their guests.
• Works directly with the Director of Golf and Golf Shop Manager to maintain a first-class golf shop. Including merchandising, inventory control and A/P.

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Education: Stay up to date and current on all golf related programs. Expected to attend education opportunities to improve oneself.
• Develop communication and marketing plans for the golf program.
• Provide welcoming environment for members
• Provide expert level of professionalism for members and their guests

Education and Skills:

• PGA Member or currently working toward PGA membership
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous way with members and staff
• Experience teaching/coaching junior golfers.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Experience working in a golf shop/operation at a private golf/country club
• Microsoft 365. POS programs, golf genius, and handicap software, Golf social media and technology involved in the golf operation.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and service skills.

Physical, sensory, and motor demands:

• Ability to be on feet for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift boxes, golf bags and basket of golf balls