1st Assistant Golf Professional

Sugar Valley Golf Club; Bellbrook (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% Lesson / Clinic Income

Practice and playing privileges

50% Meals on duty

Vendor Staff Program available

Apparel Allotment

Descripción de la vacante

Sugar Valley Golf Club in Bellbrook, Ohio seeks a Full-Time, Year-Round First Assistant Golf Professional to join a private club team in December 2026. This role supports operations, conducts member events, and mentors junior programs while aiming to progress toward Head Golf Professional or Director roles. Exceptional service and leadership are essential.

The club emphasizes strong organization, team collaboration, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced private club setting.

Formación

• Private club experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and guest service focus.
• Golf operations knowledge and event management.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct and facilitate member golf events using Golf Genius, USGA rules, and GHIN.
• Tournament and Event management on-course and in Trackman simulators.
• Spearhead Member Leagues and daily games.
• Provide qualified golf instruction in individual and group clinics; manage Junior Camp and PGA Junior League.
• Oversee Outside Operations & Pro Shop Staff and merchandising.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Fast-thinking

Educación

High School Diploma

College Degree preferred

PGA/LPGA Apprentice Level 2/3

Herramientas

Golf Genius

Microsoft Office

Canva / Advertising Software

POS Systems

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Sugar Valley Golf Club is excited to offer a Full-Time, Year Around First Assistant Golf Professional with plans to start in December 2026. This position is ideal for someone passionate about golf operations, with the aspirations of becoming a Head Golf Professional, Director of Golf, or General Manager. The First Assistant Golf Professional will play a critical role in the overall golf operation. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills both as an individual, and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will bring positive energy, professionalism, a welcoming personality, and ensure exceptional member and guest service through consistent attention to detail in a fast-paced Private Club setting.

Sugar Valley Golf Club - Bellbrook, Ohio
Founded in 1968, Sugar Valley Golf Club has been a long-standing private golf club in the Miami Valley, featuring a 6,567 yard 18-hole course winding through the peaks and valleys of Sugar Creek Township. In 2018, Sugar Valley Golf Club constructed a new 15,000 square foot clubhouse, featuring a 200+ person ballroom, newly constructed proshop and simulator rooms. In the fall of 2024, the club was purchased by Dalton & Melissa Dodd. The Dodd's also own and operate Jasper Hills Golf Club and Jasper Kitchen + Bar of Xenia, Ohio and Piqua Country Club located in Piqua, Ohio. The Dodd's completed extensive renovations to the clubhouse and course during the winter of 2024 to put Sugar Valley on the map as one of the highest valued private clubs in the Miami Valley. At the time of transfer in November 2024, the club rostered 285 full golfing members and 72 social members. As of October 2026, Sugar Valley has grown to 345 golfing members and 150 social members and continues its growth trajectory today.

Experience Required

• High School Diploma - College Degree preferred
• 3-5 years golf industry - Private club experience preferred
• PGA/LPGA Apprentice Level 2 / 3 in good standing - PGA/LPGA Member preferred
• Golf Genius Tournament Software experience required
• Proficient in various Software systems
• Microsoft Office
• Canva & Advertising Software
• Point of Sale Systems
• Must possess strong organizational, leadership and fast-thinking skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct and facilitate member golf events through knowledge and proficiency related to various resources: Golf Genius, USGA Rules of Golf, and the GHIN Handicap System
• Tournament and Event management both on-course and in the Trackman simulators
• Spearhead all Member's Leagues and daily games
• Provide qualified golf instruction in both individual and group clinic settings, with additional Junior Camp, and PGA Junior League management
• Manage and oversee the Outside Operations & Pro Shop Staff
• Play with our Membership as requested when opportunities are present
• Oversee Tee Sheet management, pace of play, and player experience
• Coordinates and supports group outings from start to finish
• Assists Head Golf Professional with merchandising, inventory management, and retail presentation
• Oversee the entire golf operation in the absence of the Head Golf Professional

Benefits

• 100% Lesson / Clinic Income
• Practice and playing privileges
• 50% Meals on duty
• Vendor Staff Program available
• Apparel Allotment