Assistant Golf Professional
Golf Course in Greenville, South Carolina is looking for an Assistant Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
Assists the Head Golf Professional in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible to assist with the supervision and management of the total golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers.

Specific responsibilities for the role:
• Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play.
• Assist with all opening and closing procedures.
• Assist in managing facility tournament operations, including weekly events.
• Assist in tournament operations and weekly events, including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post-tournament billing, promotion, course setup, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow-up.
• Conduct individual lessons and group clinics.
• Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs.
• Assist with management of the outside service staff.
• Assist in managing golf car operation and practice facility.
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers.
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders, including ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point-of-sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales.
• Play golf with a variety of members/guests in competitive and non-competitive situations.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times.
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Traits:
• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations.
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles.
• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to promote and market.
• Service and customer-focused attitude.
• Experienced in written and oral business communications.
• Remain up to date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies.
• Experienced computer user including Microsoft Word and Excel; proficient in other applications like email, internet, and tournament software.
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community.
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to stay informed about marketing and business trends.
• Maintain a credible golf game and stay current on teaching innovations.

Requirements:
Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
They must possess the ability to interact with members and staff on all levels in a professional, positive, and friendly manner.
Position requires a highly professional demeanor, adaptability, flexibility and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality.
Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions while working as a team player is critical.
Ability to work all shifts, days, weekends, and holidays is a must.
Service to club membership must be in a professional and courteous manner and daily appearance standards are mandatory.
Preferred PGA or LPGA working toward entering the program.
Experience required PGA or LPGA membership. Customer service experience needed. Looking for career minded individuals with serious intent to work and grow in the golf industry.

Compensation:
$31,200.00 per year.

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

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