Assistant Golf Professional/Tournament Coordinator

Lakewood National Golf Club; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO and leaves of absence

Job summary

Lakewood National Golf Club in Florida seeks an events and tournament coordinator to assist with daily golf operations and coordinate tournaments from planning to completion. This role delivers high-level service to members, guests, and groups, handles registrations, and supports all departments for events.

You will manage tee times, operate POS/tee sheets, and promote club golf activities while maintaining records and the events calendar.

Qualifications

• AA or six months to one year of related experience or training.
• Current PGA/LPGA membership.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with POS and tee time systems.
• Understanding of course rotation and tee time arrangement.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned tournaments and events from planning to completion.
• Prepares outings including scorecards, rules, sheets, and registrations.
• Advises management and staff to coordinate setup and staffing.
• Coordinates support from golf services, golf shop, F&B and other departments.
• Promotes golf activities and maintains contacts with groups and organizations.
• Communicates event details, critical dates, and course closures.
• Schedules and maintains tee times for members and groups.
• Operates POS and tee sheet systems; reconciles sheets and payments.
• Monitors member scores and bills members; reports handicaps to USGA.
• Serves as ranger, starter, guest relations, or shop staff as scheduled.
• Maintains a clean, stocked golf shop; assists with merchandising and procurement.
• Assists in lesson plans and provides instruction.
• Follows opening/closing procedures; assists with training.
• Practices safe work habits and maintains attendance; performs other duties.

Skills

PGA/LPGA membership

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

POS systems

tee time systems

Education

Associate's degree (AA)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Tee time system

POS system

Job description

Overview

Assists with daily golf operations and coordinates tournaments and outings from planning through completion, providing a high level of service to members, guests, and tournament groups.

Experience Required

• Associate's degree (AA); or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current PGA/LPGA membership.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with computerized POS and tee time systems.
• Understanding of course rotation and tee time arrangement.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned tournaments and events from initial planning through completion, following the facility tournament manual and keeping accurate records for all groups and events.
• Prepares for outings, including scorecards, cart labels, rules, format, score and pairing sheets, favors, and hole assignments; assists with golfer registration.
• Advises management and the Superintendent of upcoming events to coordinate set-up and staffing; helps maintain the monthly events calendar.
• Coordinates support from golf services, golf shop, food and beverage, and other departments for events.
• Promotes club golf activities and tournament venues; maintains contacts with groups, businesses, civic and charity organizations; sells logo merchandise and golf services.
• Communicates event details, critical dates, and course closures to members, groups, and individuals.
• Schedules and maintains tee times for members, groups, and individual play.
• Operates the POS and tee sheet systems: reconciles daily tee sheets, checks in players, processes payments, resolves billing discrepancies, and tracks force posts and no-show charges.
• Monitors member scores, reports handicaps to USGA, and bills members.
• Serves as ranger, starter, guest relations, outside services, or golf shop staff as scheduled.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, well-stocked golf shop; assists with merchandising, sales, and procurement.
• Assists in creating lesson plans and provides individual and group instruction.
• Follows opening and closing procedures; assists with associate training.
• Incorporates safe work practices; maintains regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria