Assistant Golf Professional

Troon; Pinetop-Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf club located in Pinetop, Arizona, is excited to announce the opportunity for a Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional. This role entails assisting with daily golf operations, overseeing tournaments, and ensuring high-quality customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of golf, organizational skills, and a customer-focused attitude. A minimum of two years of experience at a golf facility and PGA qualifications are preferred. Join our team for an enriching seasonal experience.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated to thrive in the golf industry.
• Class A PGA Professional in good standing preferred.
• 2 years of experience at a golf facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Golf Professional on daily management of golf operations.
• Manage tournament operations including planning and billing.
• Ensure quality customer service by managing outside service staff.
• Conduct professional golfer check-in and fee collection.

Skills

Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf

Strong organizational skills

Customer focused attitude

Written and oral business communication

Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher

Education

High School Diploma

PGA Level 2 or higher PGA Apprentice in good standing preferred

Tools

ForeTees

Golf Genius Tournament Software

Jonas Systems

Job description

Pinetop Country Club, located in Pinetop, Arizona is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to the clubs managed by Troon.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Golf Professional:

• Assist the Head Golf Professional on the daily management of golf operations
• Tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament, post-tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, score, prize distribution, and follow-up
• Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest of quality of customer service is achieved
• Assist in managing golf car operations, practice facility, and club storage service
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including order procedures, display, and sales
• Monitors all members’ scores, reports handicapping to USGA and bills members
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and always maintain a professional image
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via record keeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
• Opening and closing duties
• Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection
• Assist with controlling and managing play
• Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments

Knowledge, Skill, & Traits:

• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Strong organizational, planning & prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Experienced in written and oral business communication
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
• Knowledge with online tee sheet systems, preferably ForeTees
• Knowledge with tournament software, preferably Golf Genius Tournament Software
• Knowledge with POS Systems, preferably Jonas Systems
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community

Qualifications:

• Must be motivated to thrive in the golf industry
• Class A PGA Professional in good standing preferred
• PGA Level 2 or higher PGA Apprentice in good standing preferred
• Must be able to work on a seasonal basis

Work Experience & Education:

• 2 years of experience at a golf facility preferred
• Private club experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Some College preferred