Head Golf Professional
Golf Club in Olivia, Minnesota is looking for a Head Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
Essential Responsibilities:
• Design, promote and direct all golf activities including daily operational and staff management responsibilities.
• Collect charges and fees for all golf-related activities.
• Interpret and enforce golf and club rules and regulations without prejudice. Ensure the staff is familiar with club rules and policies and enforces them.
• Maintain visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
• Supervise golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintain starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.
• Maintain records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Under the direction of the board, implement and administer a system governing the start of play and the handicap system.
• Supervise the work of the assistants and staff.
• Organize and conduct club tournaments and related activities.
• Provide support for tournaments and at other times as determined by the board; supervise staff to help ensure that expected performance is delivered.
• Design and conduct junior golf clinics and training programs.
• Plan social evenings and events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.
• Interact with the members about food and beverage needs for private parties & events.
• Manage new golf member orientation program.
• Prepare annual budgets for golf operations; take corrective actions necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Order supplies associated with golf activities.
• Act as management liaison with the board of directors and attend all meetings. Recommend policy changes in the areas of user fee structure, hours of operation, guest privileges, etc.
• Represent the club in area professional events including local, state, or national events.
• Meet regularly with the Golf Course Superintendent to review the condition of the golf course and make recommendations on areas needing attention.
• Provide for the most efficient use of tee times and assure all tee times are properly scheduled.
• Assure that sufficient golf cars are available and ready for play.
• Assist in the development of short and long-range plans for improvements to the club facilities and courses.
• Attend national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance the quality and image of the club.
• Assist in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital outlays to golf course and golf facilities.
• Attend leadership and staff meetings as applicable.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Plan professional development and training activities for subordinates.
• Supervise and schedule the work hours for the operation, golf course and golf car staff within the parameters of the annual operating budget.

Requirements:
Prior experience in all facets of golf operations, including inventory and financial control; employee motivation and training; golf instruction; tournament and event management; working knowledge of golf course maintenance is preferred.
Head Professional or Assistant Professional experience is preferred.
Patience in coaching the novice golfer and ability to offer constructive criticism tactfully and praising his or her efforts as their swing improves.
Knowledge of marketing, financial management and retail operations.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Compensation:
$48,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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