Assistant Golf Professional

Twice; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account with employer

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Complimentary employee meals

Access to PGA Tour events

Tuition Assistance

Playing privileges

Job summary

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, a premier private golf course in Potomac, MD, seeks an Assistant Golf Professional I to support daily golf shop and operation management. You will assist with guest service, staffing, and program delivery to ensure an exceptional member and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has a PGA apprentice or current member, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 3–5 years of golf operations experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports, business, marketing or related field or equivalent.
• Three to five years of golf operations experience in progressively responsible roles.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Registered PGA apprentice or current PGA Member in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training golf staff; make staffing and compensation recommendations.
• Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with golfing needs to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience.
• Coordinate peak period Golf Shop management to maintain service standards.
• Assist with annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and development plans.
• Help Head Golf Professional with labor planning, budgeting and cost controls.
• Oversee outside golf operations and coordinate all golf-related activities.
• Promote golf through player development programs and staff tournament events.
• Maintain playing standards for Golf Professionals in the TPC Network.
• Develop and administer the club tournament program.
• Assist with golf operations budget and purchase orders; support inventories as required.
• Handle special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

PGA professional status

supervisory experience

Golf operations knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration, Business Management, Marketing or related field

PGA Apprentice/Member in good standing

Job description

Overview

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm is a private par-70, 7,107-yard championship golf course located in Potomac MD, just under 20 miles from the White House. The Club has hosted over 20 championships for the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour since opening in 1986. Following an historic renovation by PGA TOUR Design Services in 2008, TPC Potomac has earned a reputation as a formidable test for the world's best players.

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The Assistant Golf Professional I is responsible for assisting with the daily management of all aspects of the golf shop and golf operation at the club.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Administration, Business Management, Marketing or related field or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and professional golf operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through three to five years of similar professional golf experience in progressively responsible positions
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary
• Registered PGA apprentice or current PGA Member in good standing

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of management of employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training all golf shop and golf operations staff utilizing standard company procedures. Make staffing, disciplinary, and compensation recommendations to department head
• Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with their golfing needs, ensuring that every step of their golf experience at the club runs as smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible
• Assume management responsibility in the Golf Shop during the peak periods ensuring service standards are maintained
• Assist with writing and conducting annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Assist with employee development and training plans and provides substantial input on employee's readiness for promotions, transfers or out-placement
• Assist Head Golf Professional with labor management and cost controls by planning for and scheduling labor to include Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff as needed
• Oversee outside golf operations, ensuring that control of membership and guest services. Ensure set-up and maintenance of practice facility, course advisors, golf car maintenance, golf bag storage, and golf club repair activities. Work closely with the Outside Golf Staff and Club Administration to coordinate all golf related activities
• Promote golf by teaching and conducting player development programs (where applicable), and staffing club tournament events which are established by the Head Professional and General Manager. Practice golf game and plays with members and guests as necessary
• Maintain the playing standards required for all Golf Professionals in the TPC Network.
• Establish and administer the club tournament program. Assist in the development of promotional materials to communicate the programs to the members and guests as needed
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with the development of the golf operations budget, the annual golf shop operating budget, and manage respective line items in accordance with budgets while controlling general expenses for the entire golf operation
• Assist with maintaining purchase order system, ordering, and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. Assist with physical inventories as prescribed by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA Tour golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts
• Paid PGA Dues
• Staff Equipment Deal