1st Assistant Professional

Indian Canyons Golf Resort; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs, CA is seeking an experienced Golf Operations Lead to assist the Head Professional with daily golf operations, staff supervision, tournament management, and instructional activities.

The role emphasizes guest service, strong communication, and revenue control through tee sheets, POS, and merchandise operations, with a focus on safe, efficient course flow and engaging lessons.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of golf industry experience preferred.
• College degree (PGM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all outside services.
• Manage tee sheets, check in guests, collect fees, and handle opening and closing procedures.
• Supervise, train, and schedule golf staff, outside services, starters, and player assistants.
• Coordinate guest outings, tournaments, and special events from start to finish.
• Monitor course flow, enforce rules, and resolve guest concerns professionally.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree (PGM) preferred

PGA/LPGA Member or Apprentice

Tools

POS systems

Golf course management software

Job description

Overview

Responsible for assisting the Head Professional with the management of daily golf operations, including managing and tracking play, supervising golf staff, managing tournaments, and teaching lessons.

Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-5 years golf industry experience preferred
• College degree (PGM) preferred
• PGA/LPGA Member or Apprentice, in good standing
• Must have strong customer/guest orientation
• Must have strong communication skills
• Highly polished interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people easily and quickly
• Must acquire basic computer skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees all outside services
• Manage tee sheets, check in guests, collect fees, and handle opening and closing procedures
• Supervise, train, and schedule golf staff, outside services, starters, and player assistants
• Coordinate guest outings, tournaments, and special events, from start to finish
• Monitor course flow, enforce rules, and resolve guest concerns professionally
• Implementation of all Agua Caliente policies and procedures
• Assists in administering all point of sales needs as it applies to green fee sales, merchandise sales, and guest billing
• Promotes all golf activities
• Assists in the creation of lesson plans, golf clinics, and provide individual and group instruction
• Works with Merchandise Manager to maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked golf shop
• Assists Merchandise Manager with procurement of merchandise
• Coordinates and supports group outings from start to finish
• Follows established opening and closing procedures
• Assists with new hire training
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance

Benefits

Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.