Head Golf Professional
Golf course in Longview, Texas is looking for a Head Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
Play an integral role in both the continuity and expansion of the golf program. This professional is responsible for the club’s entire golf operation including the responsibility to hire, train, retain, and inspire all staff in the golf department. This includes but is not limited to all outside attendants, pro shop personnel, and assistant golf professionals. Oversee the teaching & coaching programs and all coaches and instructors that deliver golf lessons and clinics tailored to various skill levels with an emphasis on junior golf programs. The position will be engaging with members, juniors, and guests alike while generating enthusiasm and supporting the growth and development of all aspects of the club’s instructional programs through regular on-course interaction. Responsible for ensuring that these operations are consistently managed and run with an especially strong member and guest focus. He/she is to be extremely interactive, leading this operation with enthusiasm and engagement commensurate with the strong golf-centric culture at the club. Duties extend to all “touch point” areas of outside operations, range and practice areas, shop services, merchandising of the golf shop, and tournament play, among others, as well as being sincerely cooperative and interactive with the clubhouse operation and golf course maintenance, with whom he/she regularly interacts. An eye for detail is paramount.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Responsible for efficient and friendly customer service throughout the pro shop.
• Direct golf shop operations by assisting in training staff, motivating staff, conducting weekly staff meetings, developing sales and golf instruction goals, and ensuring that policies are followed.
• Develop aggressive golf revenue sales, marketing, and net revenue plans and direct successful implementation, following established budgeting and revenue guidelines.
• Oversee all aspects of outside golf operations and staff to ensure proper performance while following all daily procedures and policies (i.e., staging area, range, golf cart storage, etc.).
• Consult with the superintendent about golf course and practice range operations and maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Supervise and manage the tee sheet and staff governing the start of and pace of play & attend staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings.
• Maintain records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Develop relationships and satisfy the needs of members by leading and/or serving on committees, giving golf lessons, playing golf with club members and guests, conducting clinics for men, women, and juniors.
• Direct staff to execute and promote all tournaments and other special golf events/functions at the club ensuring coordination of all operations including scheduling events, overseeing execution of golf events, promoting golf events, wrapping up tournaments, etc.
• Provide an annual golf calendar of activities and events for members.
• Interpret and enforce club policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain full responsibility for the golf shop inventory and the success of the merchandising program.
• Attend all staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings and club functions as required.
• Schedule staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained.
• Attend national and section PGA conferences/meetings, and educational and professional shows to encourage development and enhance the quality and image of the club.
• Represent the club in area professional events including local, state, or national events with the approval of the general manager.
• Set a positive example and ensure all staff adhere to the vision and core values of the golf course.
• Maintain high levels of membership satisfaction with a positive, respectful, inclusive, interactive, and highly visible presence.

Requirements:
A PGA Golf Professional who recognizes what a premier member and guest golf experience means and can continually evaluate, enhance, and direct others to achieve that vision and deliver service in a positive, energized, and intuitive manner.
A team builder who has a history of attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performance golf staff, and ensuring that they consistently meet well-defined service standards.
A natural leader who brings out the best in those around him/her by setting clear goals and expectations and providing consistent feedback and support.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar, private, well-respected, member-owned club with a great reputation for golf operations.
A consummate professional who is knowledgeable in “best practices” in top-performing and high member satisfaction golf operations around the country.
A confident, diplomatic, and competent professional who is a ‘doer’ and take-charge person, who also recognizes the importance of accountability.
A proven leader with excellent communication skills both written and verbal, a diverse skills and competencies base, encompassing a multitude of critical areas necessary for success, including but not limited to staff development, organizational skills, management and coaching, merchandising expertise, and vendor relationships
A personable individual with a sense of humor and style that is commensurately appropriate to the culture and expectations of a relaxed but respectful membership group and team of associates.
A professional with a high level of golf-playing ability and true enjoyment of the game.
A leader with a strong golf community network nationally with top clubs and professionals.
A PGA/LPGA Membership with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a like or similar type of facility is required.

Compensation:
$85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year.

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

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