Assistant Golf Professional

Hallbrook Country Club; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood, KS is seeking an Assistant Golf Professional to support the Director of Golf in daily operations, delivering exceptional service to members and guests. The role includes private instruction, group clinics, club fitting, tournament support, and supervising golf operations while maintaining a professional image and high standards.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Golf Management, PGA Class A certification (or ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration or Golf Management.
• PGA Class A Certification or ability to obtain it.
• Minimum 3 years of private club experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Golf in day-to-day operations.
• Provide instruction and service to members and guests.
• Assist with tournament operations and staff coordination.
• Maintain professional image and uphold club standards.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Customer service

Organizational skills

Professional image

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Golf Management

PGA Class A Certification

Tools

Golf Genius software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Leawood, KS 66211, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Base+Commission/year, Job Category: Golf Professional, POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Director of Golf in the day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible for providing instruction and service to all golf members. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of our members and their guests.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative

• Maintain PGA Class A Certification
• Assist in maintaining the club’s USGA Handicap System
• 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
• Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
• Assist the Director of Golf in planning, executing and following up on various Club committees

Instruction & Service

• Conduct private instruction, group clinics and PGAJL coaching
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
• Play golf with a variety of members in competitive and non-competitive situations
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and always maintain a professional image
• Assist in maintaining the Club’s trackman range and simulator facilities

Golf Operations

• 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 set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
• Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
• Assist with management of player service staff to ensure the golf experience is consistently excellent in every regard.
• Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service (as applicable)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Golf Management
• Minimum of 3 years of Private Club experience preferred in similar position
• PGA Class A Certification or ability to obtain such certification
• Prior experience with Golf Genius or similar program beneficial
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations, tournament operations
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles, including scheduling and staff development
• 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 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, i.e. email, internet, tournament and database
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to be on feet for up to 85% of the prescribed shift
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, able to stand, bend, stoop, twist and turn for prolonged periods of time.
• The position will require working inside and outside at various times of the year and may require prolonged exposure to sunlight
• This position often requires an individual to work long hours, holidays, weekends and may be subjected to shifts longer than 10 hours in one working day.