Assistant Golf Professional
Golf Course in West Bountiful, Utah is looking for an Assistant Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
Assists in providing supervision to Starter(s), Course Marshal(s) and Cart Attendant(s).

Duties:
• Assists in the management of the facility and staff; assists in the operation of the golf pro shop and assumes operations responsibility in the absence of the Director of Golf; assists in the development of annual budget recommendations; supervises and trains golf pro shop staff; participates in the hiring and scheduling; evaluates part-time staff and makes recommendations effecting retention, advancement, discipline and termination.
• Provides ongoing customer service; schedules tee times, collects fees, announces turns on the tees, sells range balls, assists with merchandise sales and service, and provides general information to the calling and walk-in patrons; assists in the organization of summer golf league play, monitors and records play results, calculates handicaps, verifies winners, etc.
• Performs general financial record keeping related to fees collected, cash register balances, credit card transactions, etc.; performs day-end closing-out procedure to properly account for revenues and receipts; prepares bank deposits and daily records; performs inputting of daily records and inventory into computer files; may prepare various reports illustrating course activities, patronage, finances, inventory, etc.
• Performs opening and closing of course activities; unlocks facilities, disengages alarm systems, prepares worksheets and tee time start sheets, assures readiness of golf carts and stocks merchandise and operating supplies; assists in the supervision of all parttime shop personnel, i.e., starters and related personnel; insures adequate scheduling of employees; assists to maintain payroll and personnel files.
• Assists in merchandising of pro shop, to include: l) buying, 2) display, and 3) pricing of inventory; performs annual inventory of store and golf course supplies and equipment; fills out purchase orders; orders supplies; replaces worn and old equipment; assures proper maintenance of golf carts; monitors preventive maintenance program.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of course policies, rules and regulations; monitors daily play to assure compliance; apprises and educates patrons and players as needed.
• Assists Director of Golf in the management and set-up of golf tournaments; organizes, conducts, and coordinates golf tournaments and association activities by making all preparatory arrangements to including scheduling, event promotion, fee collection, scoring, award/prize presentation and attending association meetings.
• Develops and coordinates junior golf programs by organizing and conducting clinics and special events and planning and implementing a promotional strategy approved by the head golf professional.
• Encourages participation in golf activities and league association; assists to organize coordinate and implement men’s, women’s, and junior programs; assists to maintain charts of running league scores coordinates and assists with registrations; provides education and instruction related to golf techniques and methods.
• Assists to organize and manage special events and tournaments as needed to promote the game of golf and community recreation opportunities; assists with tournament operations such as scheduling, accepting applications and registrations, receiving fees, coordinating food, scoring, disseminating rules.
• Customer Service: Provides quality customer service by providing timely and accurate information to the public; portrays a positive public image and works with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Responds to customer complaints; assures customer satisfaction; answers inquiries and directs visitors; assists customers with purchases, rentals; collects green fees and fees for season or quarterly passes; maintains an accurate record of all transactions.

Requirements:
A. Graduation from high school; plus, one (1) specialized course work or training related to basic business management, bookkeeping, merchandizing or related field;
AND
B. Three (3) years’ experience performing above or related duties;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of USGA rules, handicap, course rating system, and the mechanics of the golf swing; rules, regulations, codes and ethics governing professional golf; teaching and instruction related to popular golf techniques; golf etiquette; various types of golf equipment; course conditions essential to prime golf play; golf terminology; game scoring and handicap computation; principles and practices related to course management and supervision; procedures necessary to organize and conduct tournaments; interpersonal communication skills.
Some knowledge of basic budget development, principles of supervision; interpersonal communication skills.
Maintains adequate First Aid and CPR training.
May be required to become certified as a qualified Class A8 or B8 (apprentice) golf pro.
May be required to complete PGA School Level I.

Compensation:
$39,000.00 – $47,000.00 per year.

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

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