Assistant Golf Professional

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA, seeks an Assistant Golf Professional to support the Professional Staff and Head Golf Professional in daily golf operations.

You will maintain attendance, wear uniforms, assist in daily operations, promote guest golf activities, mentor staff, and handle sales and scheduling with a professional demeanor. The role requires flexibility to work long shifts and outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in the PGA PGM.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong computer skills.
• Experienced in tournament operations.
• Experienced in golf shop merchandising.
• College degree a plus, but not required.
• Must be able to work shifts upwards of 12-16 hours.
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni standards and wear prescribed uniform.
• Assist Head Professional and Director of Golf in daily golf operations.
• Initiate and promote golf activities for guests of the Resort and Club.
• Mentor/supervise junior staff within the department.
• Render professional advice, services, and assistance when needed.
• Schedule golf activities and manage sales, rentals, and tournaments as required.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and players.
• Attend required trainings and participate in meetings.

Skills

PGA PGM registration

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Tournament operations

Golf shop merchandising

Education

College degree

Job description

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you'll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.

Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

Mid-level position, responsible for assisting the Professional Staff, and Head Golf Professional in the daily functions of golf operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the resort.


• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper attire/uniform and name tag when working.


• Assist the Head Professional and Director of Golf in the daily golf operation.


• Initiate and promote golf activities for guests of Resort and Club.


• Mentor/supervise 2nd and 3rd Assistants within the department.


• Render professional advice, services, and assistance when needed.


• Perform duties and meet requirements for sales, rentals, tournament, golf groups, and services in which the Head Professional and Director of Golf deem necessary.


• Help Golf Professionals manage and oversee player services and player assistants.


• Generate ideas for improving overall standards for the operation.


• Participate in junior golf development


• Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to the staff


• Participate in daily stand-up, monthly OST meetings, and communicating daily with food and beverage staff.


• Ensure the \"pace of play\" standard is maintained daily.


• Accurately operate point of sale system, verify the accuracy of prices of state and federal taxes and other charges on all sales tickets. Collect green fees and cart fees.


• Assist with physical inventories, as prescribed by Director of Retail and Head Golf Professional.


• Answer telephones to schedule future starting times and communicate information in a pleasant and professional manner.


• Attend company required trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in the PGA PGM


• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.


• Must possess strong computer skills.


• Experienced in tournament operations.


• Experienced in golf shop merchandising.


• College degree a plus, but not required.


• Must be able to work shifts upwards of 12-16 hours


• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.


• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy weight.


• Must be able to safely and properly operate a golf cart.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.