Assistant Golf Professional

Old Ranch Country Club; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Assistant Golf Professional at Old Ranch Country Club supports daily golf operations, assists Pro Shop activities, and coordinates golf-related services to enhance member and guest experiences. This role emphasizes promoting the game of golf while aligning with club policies and standards.

Responsibilities include engaging members at events, supporting rounds for player development, managing tournaments, and overseeing handicap programs, practice facilities, and tee time procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• PGA certification preferred at associate level.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Weekend/holiday availability.
• Flexibility for additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members through golf events and programs.
• Participate in rounds of golf to support player development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of outside areas, ranges, and cart storage.
• Coordinate, promote and manage tournaments and golf-related events.
• Assist in managing the handicap program, pro-shop operations and practice facilities.
• Provide guidance to staff on customer service excellence and tee time processing.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Staff training

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

PGA certification (associate level) preferred

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Golf Professional supports daily golf operations at the club. This position assists Pro Shop activities and coordinating golf-related services to enhance the member and guest experience. The Assistant Golf Professional is dedicated to promoting the game of golf while ensuring that operations align with company policies and operational standards. This role requires a proactive approach to staff training and development, effective merchandising strategies, and exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for all members.

Experience Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Completion of PGA certification preferred (minimum associate level).
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to upholding the highest level of ethical work standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage with members through golf events, personalized interactions and promotion of golf programs.
• Participate in rounds of golf as needed to support player development initiatives.
• Support the cleanliness and organization of all outside areas, including staging zones, practice ranges and golf cart storage.
• Coordinate, promote and manage tournaments and special golf-related events.
• Assist in managing the handicap program, pro-shop operations and practice facilities.
• Provide guidance to golf attendants, pro-shop personnel and outside services staff on customer service excellence, tee time management, check-in procedures and guest fee processing.
• Maintain consistency in operational procedures, including standards for staging areas, driving range setup and golf cart storage.
• Support the promotion of golf clinics, private lessons and specialized programs for adults, juniors and seniors.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory planning and control, including inventory procedures, stock levels, product display, pricing strategies and promotions.
• Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Follow safe working practices and encourage compliance with safety guidelines.
• Take initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain required certifications.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources and work with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs