Assistant Golf Professional

Ultipro; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time Off

Job summary

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, AZ invites applications for a full-time Assistant Golf Professional. The role supports daily operations, merchandise management, POS, handicap and tee sheets, and guest relations to ensure a premium guest experience.

The position involves teaching, coordinating club activities, and helping manage staff with a focus on service quality and operational excellence. Prior PGA-related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• PGA level 2 or higher preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English to perform job duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with computerized POS and tee time system.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations including sales, merchandise, and POS.
• Manage handicap and tee sheet applications; act as ranger or starter when needed.
• Oversee guest relations and golf shop shifts.
• Coordinate POS revisions for green fee and merchandise sales; billings to members/guests.
• Track force posts, no-show charges, and reconciliations.
• Assist in club events, outings, and scorekeeping tasks.
• Support hiring/training and supervision of department staff.

Skills

Customer relations

Sales & merchandising coordination

Staff coordination

Golf knowledge

Education

AA degree

Tools

POS system

Tee time system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Dunes Golf Club
Maricopa, AZ 85139, USA

Description

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, located inMaricopa, AZ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for afull-time Assistant Golf Professional! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate ofTroon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation

$19.00 depending on experience and qualifications.

General Purpose

Assists in administering all daily operations including, but not limited to facilitating sales, assisting with merchandise, operating POS system, managing handicap and tee sheet applications, acts as ranger, starter, guest relations, outside service or golf shop shifts.

Assists in administering all point of sales application revisions and needs as it applies to green fee sales, merchandise sales, and member/guest billing.

Coordinates with Accounting Departments all policy and procedure revisions, updates, and implementation.

Reconciles daily tee sheets, performs check-in, and receives payments from members and guests.

Resolves discrepancies as it applies to duplicate charges and over or under payment.

Track all force posts and no-show charges as applicable.

Initiates and promote all club golf activities.

Creates lesson plans and provides both individual and group instruction.

Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked golf shop. Assists retail buyer with procurement and merchandise and shop assistants with merchandising and sales.

Makes preparations for all golf outings including scorecards, cart labels, rules sheets, score sheets, format sheets, favors, pairing sheets and hole assignments.

Monitors all members’ scores, reports handicapping to USGA and bills members.

Assists the Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining maintenance associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Assists in the management of department members that may include, but is not limited to: Starters, Player Assistants, and Guest Services Attendants.

Ensures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Assists in developing ongoing training programs.

Assists in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.

Conducts staff meetings with subordinates.

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as required.

Education / Experience

Associate’s degree (AA); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands, walks and sits.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
• Frequently uses hands, reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates / Licenses

Current PGA/LGPA Membership.

• PGA level 2 or higher preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with computerized POS and tee time system.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits– Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits– 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off– Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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