Assistant Golf Professional

Goose River Golf Course; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Play golf with members

Teaching opportunities

PGA education support

Winter employment help

Job summary

Goose River Golf Club in Rockport, Maine invites an enthusiastic PGA Professional, Associate, or aspiring golf professional to join our team. A strong emphasis on customer service and a knowledge of golf is valued, with single-digit handicap preferred but not required.

You will support opening and closing shifts, maintain the driving range and shop, supervise staff, oversee tournaments, assist members and guests, manage merchandise inventory, and coordinate events with maintenance.

Qualifications

• Work opening and closing shifts
• Maintain driving range and shop cleanliness
• Operate ForeUp, Golf Genius, PGA Jr League, First Tee program and related activities
• Assist with purchasing, pricing and inventory of merchandise/food & drink
• Interpret and implement golf activity rules and regulations
• Play golf with membership on site and at events

Responsibilities

• Work opening and closing shifts at Goose River
• Maintain driving range (gather golf balls from hitting area, maintain cleanliness, etc)
• Responsible for operating ForeUp, Golf Genius, PGA Jr League, First Tee program, Adult Ed, and all other activities performed at Goose River
• Responsible for golf shop cleanliness and restocking all goods sold
• Operating cash drawers
• Supervise day-to-day activities of Golf House personnel such as golf shop attendants, interns, etc.
• Oversee and manage all tournament operations
• Assist members and guest with any questions that relate to Goose River's operations, such as cart and guest fees
• Knowledge of all major golf vendors/manufacturers that the club carries to ensure they are educated and trained with all programs
• Work with maintenance staff including effectively communicating and coordinating events
• Assist with the purchasing, pricing, stocking, display and inventory management of Goose River's merchandise/food & drink, making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of enhancements that meet the needs of members and guests and increase sales and profitability
• Interpret and implement the rules and regulations governing both regular and golf activity at Goose River
• Play golf with the membership on site and outside events such as but not limited to Pro-Ams

Job description

Overview

Goose River Golf Club's property originally started as a dairy farm founded by Chet and Ivis Cripps. In 1965, the farm was formed into what the locals refer to as, "THE GOOSE." Goose River Golf Club is a challenging nine hole layout with different tee boxes for the front and back nine. Goose River has approximately 215 members and plays roughly 7,000+ rounds annually. Open to the public we host 15+ tournaments annually and create a welcoming atmoshpere to all levels of play. The facility also has a short game area for chipping and putting as well as a driving range. Known as one of the few golf courses that offer custom club fittings. We are a facility searching for eager PGA Professionals, Associates or anyone getting into the golf business with a strong emphasis on customer service. Visit our website, https://www.gooserivergolf.com/ for more information.

Experience Required

No experience is required. A knowledge of the game of golf is a priority. We prefer someone who plays golf and is a single digit handicap, however this is not necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work opening and closing shifts at Goose River
• Maintain driving range (gather golf balls from hitting area, maintain cleanliness, etc)
• Responsible for operating ForeUp, Golf Genius, PGA Jr League, First Tee program, Adult Ed, and all other activities performed at Goose River
• Responsible for golf shop cleanliness and restocking all goods sold
• Operating cash drawers
• Supervise day-to-day activities of Golf House personnel such as golf shop attendants, interns, etc.
• Oversee and manage all tournament operations
• Assist members and guest with any questions that relate to Goose River's operations, such as cart and guest fees
• Knowledge of all major golf vendors/manufacturers that the club carries to ensure they are educated and trained with all programs
• Work with maintenance staff including effectively communicating and coordinating events
• Assist with the purchasing, pricing, stocking, display and inventory management of Goose River's merchandise/food & drink, making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of enhancements that meet the needs of members and guests and increase sales and profitability
• Interpret and implement the rules and regulations governing both regular and golf activity at Goose River
• Play golf with the membership on site and outside events such as but not limited to Pro-Ams

Benefits

• Play golf with the membership on site and outside events such as but not limited to Pro-Ams
• Teach one on one, group and clinic lessons at the facility
• Learn the business of golf while being encouraged and pushed to becoming a PGA Professional (education is open to being paid for with the right applicant)
• Help facilitating winter employment