1st Assistant Golf Professional
Golf course in Biloxi, Mississippi is looking for a 1st Assistant Golf Professional.

Position Overview:
Plays a key leadership role in daily golf operations, providing exceptional service to members and guests while supporting the PGA General Manager in all aspects of the golf operation. This position is responsible for overseeing golf shop staff, organizing tournaments, assisting with merchandising, and driving growth in player development programs. The position will also help maintain the professionalism, efficiency, and hospitality standards expected at a premier semi-private club. Assist the Management Team in all areas not limited to: the management of daily golf operations including managing and tracking play, protecting and controlling assets, supervising and scheduling bag staff, management of practice facility, bag room, and cart barn, assisting with merchandising functions, acting as point golf professional for golf groups, teaching lessons, assist with junior golf programs, and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience to our members and guests.

Duties:
• Assists the Head Golf Professional with recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of the outside services staff.
• Assists the Head Golf Professional with PGA Junior League, Junior Camps, and other group instruction.
• Assists the Head Golf Professional with merchandising and inventory control
• Assists the Head Golf Professional with managing all aspects of golf operations including day to day play and tournaments.
• Provides and interprets golf policies, rules and regulations.
• Assumes the Head Golf Professional’s duties in his absence.
• Provides members with club fitting and golf club repair services.
• Assists in the coordination of tournaments and special events.
• Prepares, updates and maintains tee sheets and tournament scoreboards for tournaments and events.
• Performs starter or marshal duties as needed.
• Maintains an attractive, orderly appearance in and around the pro shop, practice facilities and other golf related areas to create a high quality environment.
• Devotes a reasonable amount of time to play golf with members of all skill levels.
• Represents the club in area professional events including local, state or national events with the approval of the Head Golf Professional.
• Interprets and enforces the Club’s rules and regulations and ensures that the outside services staff is familiar with and enforces these rules.
• Consults with the Head Golf Professional about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance and rules.
• Ensures that all staff are presentable, well groomed and in established uniforms at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment, with emphasis on promoting employee health and safety.
• Follows directives and completes assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Performs all work according to established procedures.
• Works under the general supervision and direction of the Head Golf Professional. Directs any employment and personnel concerns to the Head Golf Professional
• Avails him/herself, to the best of his/her abilities, to directly assist in the furtherance of member
satisfaction. Always maintains a friendly, hospitable and helpful attitude with all members, guests and fellow employees.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Applicant must be willing to work most weekends, and holidays.
• Work closely with the Outside Service Staff; monitoring and maintaining the required pace of play, assisting in the supervision and training of both outside service staff and interns, work alongside the outside service staff to ensure all areas of the operation run smoothly, and managing the practice areas and bag room.

Requirements:
High school diploma.
Established playing ability preferred.
Experience in playing and competing in golf tournaments at the high school or collegiate level preferred.
Prior experience in golf operations preferred but not required.
Knowledge of golfing rules and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of typical golf course procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Golf Genius tournament software.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme heat and cold.
Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

Compensation:
$35,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year.

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

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