Overview
The Entry-Level Assistant Golf Professional/Outside Operations Supervisor plays a vital role in the golf operation, working closely with the Head Golf Professional, two Assistant Professionals, and other team members. This position offers the chance to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the club's operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in golf operations, private club operations, hospitality, or a related customer-service environment preferred.
- Tournament and golf event operations experience strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, motivate, and hold staff accountable.
- Strong commitment to delivering exceptional member and guest service.
- Ability to anticipate member needs and develop positive relationships with members and guests.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain professional in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer and technology skills, including familiarity with golf operations and tee sheet software, preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, tournaments, and special events.
- Knowledge of golf, golf etiquette, and private club operations preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Staff Supervision and Training
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop outside operations staff, including starters, bag attendants, cart staff, and other assigned personnel.
- Ensure all team members understand and consistently deliver Charter Oak's standards for exceptional member and guest service.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain proper staffing levels based on daily golf activity, tournaments, outings, and special events.
2. Daily Golf Operations
- Oversee all outside golf operations, including bag drop, cart staging, driving range operations, bag storage, and on-course support.
- Coordinate closely with the Golf Shop to ensure an efficient flow of play and proper execution of the daily tee sheet.
- Monitor pace of play and assist starters and rangers in maintaining an enjoyable experience for all players.
- Maintain a visible and active presence throughout the operation to anticipate and address member and guest needs.
3. Member and Guest Service
- Ensure every member and guest receives a warm welcome, professional assistance, and personalized attention.
- Build strong relationships with members and, when possible, become familiar with their preferences, habits, and service expectations.
- Anticipate member and guest needs and proactively deliver a personalized private-club experience.
- Address questions, concerns, and service issues promptly and professionally.
- Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and service excellence among the outside operations staff.
4. Tournament and Event Operations
- Coordinate with the Head Golf Professional, Assistant Professionals, and other departments to execute tournaments, outings, and special events.
- Assist with cart staging, bag handling, player registration support, signage, contest setup, starting procedures, and other event logistics.
- Ensure all outside operation areas are properly prepared before events and efficiently restored afterward.
- Communicate event requirements and assignments clearly to the outside operations team.
5. Facility, Cart Fleet, and Equipment Management
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, appearance, and safety of the cart barn, bag storage areas, bag drop, driving range, and other outside golf facilities.
- Ensure the golf cart fleet is clean, charged, staged, and ready for daily member and guest use.
- Monitor carts and outside operations equipment for damage or maintenance needs and coordinate repairs as necessary.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies needed for daily outside operations.
6. Communication and Operational Support
- Maintain regular communication with the Head Golf Professional and Assistant Professionals regarding staffing, member concerns, operational issues, and upcoming events.
- Support the professional staff with special projects and other operational needs.
- Perform additional duties as necessary to enhance the overall member and guest experience.
Expectations
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Hold staff accountable while fostering a positive, professional work environment.
- Build meaningful relationships with members and understand their individual preferences and expectations.
- Proactively identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
- Be dependable, flexible, and available to work weekends, holidays, tournaments, and other peak periods as required.
- Consistently represent the standards, culture, and service expectations of Charter Oak Country Club.
Benefits
- Medical
- Uniforms
- Playing Privileges
- Meals while on duty