Director of Golf

Make Golf Your Career; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Club at Savannah Harbor, part of Troon, is seeking a driven Director of Golf for a full-time leadership role in Savannah, GA. You will direct all golf operations, staff, and guest experiences to uphold the club’s standards.

Ideal candidates have PGA status or strong golf-management background, excellent communication, and proven supervisory experience. Weekend and holiday availability is required to support events and outings.

Qualifications

• Golf operations experience required.
• PGA Member in good standing preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers outstanding and consistent levels of service to guests.
• Hires, develop, and manage all golf and operations staff.
• Works closely with the client to ensure club standards are met.
• Develops, promotes, and directs all golf activities.
• Growing outing rounds/revenue at the facility through outside sales and retention.
• Responsible for the execution of golf outings and leagues.
• Supervises inventories of merchandise and displays.
• Oversees care and maintenance of the property’s assets.
• Assists in marketing strategy with TROON Marketing and Sales Directors.
• Monitors daily operations and analyzes sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Golf operations experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

PGA Member in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Club at Savannah Harbor, located in Savannah, GA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Director of Golf! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

At Troon, we believe our Associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you're relatively new to golf industry management or are a seasoned leader in the industry, there's an exciting new opportunity for you at Savannah Harbor. Engage with guests from all over, providing a first-class experience and dedicated service they will carry with them long after they've left our premises.

Ideal candidates have a genuine passion for golf management and leadership. As Director of Golf, you will be responsible for directing and administering all aspects of operation and the property's policies and procedures. This includes working to develop and implement all activities that support and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Previous supervisory experience is a requirement for the position.

Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work weekends and holidays, as needed.

Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience and property management.

Responsibilities

• Delivers outstanding and consistent levels of service to guests
• Hires, develop, and manage all golf and operations staff
• Works closely with the client to ensure club standards are met
• Develops, promotes, and directs all golf activities
• Actively works to grow outing rounds/revenue at the facility through outside sales and retention
• Responsible for the execution of golf outings and leagues
• Supervises daily, weekly, and monthly physical inventories of merchandise and the display of this merchandise
• Oversees the care and maintenance of the property's physical assets and facilities
• Assists in the creation and coordination of the property's marketing strategy in conjunction with the designated TROON Marketing and Sales Directors
• Monitors the daily operations and analyze the daily sales reports, weekly and monthly forecasts of the golf shop, and food and beverage outlets
• Responsible for attaining sales goals and onboarding all member programs.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding health, safety and employment
• Ensures the highest standards for food, beverage, sports, recreation activities and other property services
• Analyzes financial statements (income and expenses) relative to budgeted goals and take corrective measures as necessary
• Works with department heads (where applicable) to schedule, supervise and direct the work of all property employees
• Monitors, posts, and engages followers via social medias channels
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• Golf operations experience required
• PGA Member in good standing preferred
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of course administration and operation practices and procedures
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess the ability to coordinate projects and delegate responsibility
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
• General knowledge of social media channels
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Working Conditions

• Physical activity including long periods (6-8 hours) of standing, walking, bending, and scooping
• Regularly to reach with arms and hands
• Occasionally will be required to lift up to 30lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

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

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world's largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit https://www.troon.com/.