Assistant Golf Professional

Winchester Country Club; Meadow Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf privileges

Job summary

Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista, CA, is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Golf Professional to join a fun, energetic team. The role includes golf operations, member service, teaching, and event coordination at a premier private club.

Ideal candidates have PGA status and 1–2 years golf operations experience, with strong communication and flexibility to work weekends and seasonal hours.

Qualifications

• PGA status or active associate in good standing enrolled in PGA PGM program.
• 1–2 years golf operations experience, preferably private club.
• Proficiency with Golf Genius and POS/tee sheet systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a professional demeanor.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests with warm, personalized service.
• Manage daily tee sheet flow, member check-ins, guest tracking, cart fleet.
• Enforce policies, pace of play, etiquette across course and practice areas.
• Oversee shop openings/closes and related facilities.
• Coordinate member tournaments and club championships from setup to scoring.
• Use Golf Genius to build pairings, scorecards, and live scoring portals.
• Handle event communications, prize funds, and billing.
• Assist in golf shop retail, inventory, and product knowledge.
• Conduct private lessons, group clinics, and junior programs.
• Supervise support staff to ensure seamless service.

Skills

PGA Status

Golf Operations

Golf Genius

POS / Tee Sheet

GHIN Administration

Communication

Schedule Flexibility

Tools

Golf Genius

POS / Tee Sheet systems

GHIN Handicap

Job description

Overview

Winchester Country Club, in Meadow Vista California, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Golf Professional to become a part of a fun and energetic team! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a hospitality-focused club.

Winchester Country Club opened for play in 2000 and stands as one of only seven golf courses co-designed by the legendary father‑son partnership of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Below the snow and above the fog in teh foothills, this is the best golf experience from San Francisco to Reno. The Golf Shop has been rated in the top 100 in country. The views and the course are amazing! The culture is fantastic!

Experience Required

• PGA Status: PGA Member (Class A) or active Associate in good standing enrolled in the PGA PGM Program.
• Experience: 1-2 years of golf operations experience, preferably within a private club/semi private club environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Golf Genius, Point of Sale/Tee Sheet management systems, GHIN Handicap administration.
• Communication & Presence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor on the lesson tee and in the shop.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and extended seasonal hours as operational demands dictate.

Essential Responsibilities

Daily Golf Operations & Member Experience

• Serve as an ambassador of Winchester Country Club, welcoming members and guests with warmth and prompt, personalized service.
• Manage daily tee sheet flow, member check‑ins, guest tracking, and cart fleet assignments.
• Enforce club policies, pace‑of‑play standards, and golf etiquette across the course and practice areas.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures for the golf shop and associated facilities.

Tournament Administration

• Coordinate and execute member tournaments, club championships, interclub matches, and private outings from setup through scoring.
• Utilize Golf Genius Tournament Management to build pairings, scorecards, rules sheets, flight formats, and live scoring portals.
• Manage event communications, prize funds, tournament billing, and credit books.

Merchandising & Retail Operations

• Assist with retail operations within the Golf Shop, including receiving, ticketing, displaying, and restocking soft goods and equipment.
• Assist members with custom club fitting, special orders, and product knowledge.
• Participate in periodic physical inventory audits and point‑of‑sale (POS) reconciliation.

Instruction, Fitting & Player Development

• Conduct private lessons, group clinics, and short‑game workshops for men, women, and junior golfers of all skill levels.
• Actively support and instruct within the club's Junior Golf camps.
• Supervise and mentor outside service staff (bag drop, cart barn, practice facility attendants, starters) to ensure seamless execution from arrival to departure.
• Ensure the driving range, short game facility, and putting greens remain fully stocked, clean, and properly staged throughout the day.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• PGA Dues