1st Assistant Golf Professional

Live Oaks Golf Club; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Playing privileges

Full-time position with benefits

Discounted meals at Roosevelts

Uniform allowance

PGA membership dues paid

PGA education reimbursement

Job summary

Live Oaks Golf Club, a semi-private 18-hole course near Jackson, Mississippi, seeks a motivated 1st Assistant Golf Professional to lead the daily golf operations and help shape the club's next chapter. You will work with a PGA General Manager and oversee the Pro Shop, events, and staff development.

This full-time role offers playing privileges, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance to Head Golf Professional within 2–3 years, with training programs and merchandising

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
• Understanding of Club Financials.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the club's golf operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to members and guests at all times
• Manage daily golf operations, including opening and closing of the Pro Shop
• Assist in the planning and execution of golf tournaments and club events
• Recruit, hire, and train new team members as needed
• Create training programs, operational standards, and manuals
• Generate weekly scheduling for all golf department team members
• Participate in our merchandising program which includes ordering, receiving, displaying, and inventory control
• Devise best practices to maximize merchandise sales
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Skills

Willingness to learn

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Club POS systems

Understanding of Club Financials

Working knowledge of golf operations

Tools

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

Overview

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, " The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two. " That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Live Oaks Golf Club, managed by Bobby Jones Links, opened in 1969, designed by architect John F. Stahl. We are an 18-hole, par 71 semi-private course sitting on 130 acres just northwest of Jackson. The course stretches just under 6,600 yards with gently rolling fairways through a parkland setting shaded by 200-year-old live oak trees. Live Oaks has undergone quite the transformation over the last six years with the creation of the Reed House, Top-5 in state wedding venue, renovation of our Roosevelt's restaurant and construction of our "Bunkhouse" which is one the most unique accommodations in Mississippi. Through these projects and future plans, Live Oaks is primed to become a premier destination for all golfers in and around Jackson.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated 1 st Assistant Golf Professional to lead the daily operations of our golf department and this new chapter in Live Oaks history. This a unique opportunity to help set the direction for the club from the ground up. You'll be working alongside a PGA General Manager with over 15 years' experience and Public Merchandiser of the Year award winner. The intention is for this candidate to grow into the Head Golf Professional role in 2-3 years' time.

Experience Required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
• Understanding of Club Financials.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the club's golf operation.

Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to members and guests at all times
• Manage daily golf operations, including opening and closing of the Pro Shop
• Assist in the planning and execution of golf tournaments and club events
• Recruit, hire, and train new team members as needed
• Create training programs, operational standards, and manuals
• Generate weekly scheduling for all golf department team members
• Participate in our merchandising program which includes ordering, receiving, displaying, and inventory control
• Devise best practices to maximize merchandise sales
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Schedule

• 5-day work week in the off-season (November-February)
• Up to 6-day work week in season based on club calendar (March-October)

Benefits

• Playing privileges
• Full-time position with benefits
• Discounted meals at Roosevelts
• Uniform allowance
• PGA membership dues paid
• Reimbursement for PGA education upon completion of levels