First Assistant Golf Pro: Path to Head Professional

Salamander Palm Beach Employer LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a First Assistant Golf Professional. You will act as a visible leader within Golf Operations, reporting to the Resort Head Golf Professional, and drive the vision, standards and priorities that shape an exceptional member and guest experience.

As a senior member of the Golf Leadership Team, you will lead professional staff development, coordinate scheduling, tournaments, pace of play, practice facilities and retail operations, while

Qualifications

• PGA Class A member in good standing preferred.
• Strong leadership and staff development experience.
• Proven ability to coach and develop Golf Professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to engage members and resort guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Golf Operations with a focus on service standards and execution.
• Partner with Head Golf Professional to align priorities, staffing and communication.
• Provide daily direction, coaching and accountability for Professional staff.
• Oversee staff deployment, scheduling, and timekeeping for the Golf Operations team.
• Maintain a highly visible presence across the golf operation and with resort guests.
• Drive an exceptional golf experience through recognition, personalization and timely follow-through.
• Ensure readiness and presentation of Golf Operations, including checklists and opening/closing routines.
• Coordinate daily play, tee-sheet management, and pace of play.
• Plan and execute member programming, tournaments and resort events.
• Support Golf Operations budgeting, payroll and operational reporting.

Skills

PGA Class A

Leadership

Staff coaching

Member relations

Org skills

Golf ops knowledge

Golf Genius

Tee-sheet knowledge

Tools

Golf Genius

Tee-sheet software

Job description

PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a First Assistant Golf Professional. You will act as a visible leader within Golf Operations, reporting to the Resort Head Golf Professional, and drive the vision, standards and priorities that shape an exceptional member and guest experience.

As a senior member of the Golf Leadership Team, you will lead professional staff development, coordinate scheduling, tournaments, pace of play, practice facilities and retail operations, while