Assistant Golf Professional

Twice; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Playing privileges

PGA mentoring

Career growth

Performance-based advancement

Job summary

Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ invites applications for the Assistant Golf Professional role. This hands-on position offers exposure to all facets of the golf operation, from shop sales to tournament logistics, under the PGA mentoring framework.

You will learn merchandising, course operations, and junior programming while supporting guest experiences at two acclaimed courses, with opportunities for career development within the PGA of America.

Qualifications

• PGA Member or PGA Level I or higher Associate preferred.
• Two years of golf operations experience at a high-end daily-fee facility or private golf club.
• Excellent customer service and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and promote the mission of Grayhawk Golf Club.
• Handle tee sheet maintenance, pace-of-play monitoring, daily procedures and inform guests of anything they may need to know to maximize their experience.
• Assist with a wide range of tournament operations throughout the year.
• Maintain awareness of golf shop products and services to effectively assist guests with purchases.
• Coach and assist junior golf instructional programs including an in-house PGA Jr. League.

Skills

PGA Member or PGA Level I or higher

Two years of golf operations

Excellent customer service

Strong communication & organization

Fast-paced attention to detail

Job description

Overview

A unique opportunity to gain experience and skills in all facets of the Golf Industry, Grayhawk Golf Club is actively interviewing Assistant Golf Professionals to join the team. Open to everyone, the club features a memorable golf and lifestyle lineup, with the Raptor and Talon Golf Courses leading the way as two of the best public golf experiences in Scottsdale, Arizona. Both have hosted competitive tournaments beginning in '95 with what's now known as the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, the PGA TOUR's Frys.com Open (2007-2009) and most recently the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships (2021-2023). Grayhawk Golf Club's Golf Shop & Trading Company offers one of the most stylish shopping experiences in the game, and the food and beverage operation includes four dining outlets and catering for groups of all sizes. As impressive as the amenities may be, it's really the personality and professionalism of the staff that brings the Grayhawk Golf Club to life. The Assistant Golf Professional at Grayhawk opens doors to the ever-growing golf industry and beyond. Kickstart your career by learning skills and building relationships while becoming well rounded in several facets of the Golf Industry. Grayhawk encourages career development through the PGA of America, with its mentoring system open to anyone pursuing a career in golf. "Grayhawk University" offers opportunities to learnat a premier public golf course from one of the best "faculties" in the industry. Here you'll learn merchandising from one of the best in the business and about the maintenance of championship-caliber playing conditions from a third-generation agronomist. Many of Grayhawk's Instructors are top in their field as well. The golf shop team is very involved in the continued growth of junior golf. The skills learned at Grayhawk will prepare you for success no matter which career path you choose.

Experience Required

• PGA Member or PGA Level I or higher Associate preferred.
• Two years of golf operations experience preferred at a high-end daily fee golf facility or private golf club.
• Excellent customer service and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong communication, setting priorities, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and promote the mission of Grayhawk Golf Club.
• Perform daily responsibilities, including tee sheet maintenance, pace-of-play monitoring, daily procedures, and inform guests of anything they may need to know to maximize their experience.
• Assists with a wide range of tournament operations throughout the year, from smaller groups to elevated charity pro-ams.
• Maintain an awareness of golf shop products and services to effectively assist guests with purchases.
• Coach and assist junior golf instructional programs including an in-house PGA Jr. League.

Benefits

• Competitive industry compensation based on experience and PGA standing.
• Full-time positions offer paid time off, medical, dental and vision.
• Playing and practicing privileges at two of the top courses in the Southwest.
• Many performance-based opportunities for advancement in player development, junior programs, merchandising and tournament operations.
• Mentoring for a career within the PGA of America.
• Professional growth gained through fulfilling a wide range of responsibilities.