First Assistant Golf Professional

Twice; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Complimentary daily meals

PGA Dues

401(k) with company match

100% Lesson Income

Paid PTO

Full Health Benefits available

Job summary

Green Valley Country Club, nestled in the Greenville area, seeks an experienced Head Golf Professional to lead private club golf operations. You will work with staff to manage outings, teaching clinics, handicap systems, and daily golf operations, while upholding club policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and PGA Class A certification with at least five years of progressive golf operations experience, preferably at a private or high-volume facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Class A PGA of America Professional in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of progressive golf operations experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience at a private, semi-private or high-volume daily fee facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Golf Professional with hiring, training and supervising outside staff.
• Effectively manages numerous outing and member tournaments.
• Maintains golf shop inventory control system.
• Conducts and implements golf clinics and golf instruction.
• Manages USGA Handicap System.
• Manages the daily opening and closing golf operations.
• Coordinates junior golf activities and clinics.
• Daily communication between golf operations staff, green and grounds, and food and beverage staff.
• Performs outside duties as needed.
• Ensures golf course is properly marked and maintained for daily play.
• Assist members by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules and regulations.
• Overseeing all daily operations including golf shop sales, merchandising, operating the POS system and maintaining tee sheet applications.
• Play golf with Members and participate in Chapter & Section events.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Golf Professional.

Skills

Golf leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

USGA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year college)

PGA Class A professional

Tools

Golf Genius Tournament Software

Microsoft Office

Handicap management systems

Job description

Overview

Perfectly situated in the rolling Blue Ridge Foothills between Downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest, Green Valley Country Club offers private club membership in an ideal location with the right blend of elegance and a relaxed atmosphere for year-round recreation. The beautiful Carolina property is privately funded removing the hassle of member assessments for ongoing improvements. Relish serene view of Paris Mountain and the Reedy River as Members enjoy premier amenities designed for the whole family.

• Private Club Membership
• Established in 1958
• Privately owned & funded by the Kaplan Family since 2011
• No Member Assessments for capital improvements
• Excellent amenities & activities year-round in a relaxed atmosphere
• Full-service event venue for members & non-members

Since 1958, Green Valley Country Club remains one of Greenville's greatest gems for private clubs in the Upstate while embracing a new generation of members with exceptional hospitality, healthy-living, world-class amenities and a fun friendly atmosphere.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Class A PGA of America Professional in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of progressive golf operations experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience at a private, semi-private or high-volume daily fee facility preferred.

Demonstrated experience with:

• Golf Genius Tournament Software
• Microsoft Office
• Handicap management systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of USGA Rules of Golf and the World Handicap System.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours during the golf season.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist Head Golf Professional with hiring, training and supervising outside staff
• Effectively manages numerous outing and member tournaments
• Maintains golf shop inventory control system
• Conducts and implements golf clinics and golf instruction
• Manages USGA Handicap System
• Manages the daily opening and closing golf operations
• Coordinates junior golf activities and clinics
• Daily communication between golf operations staff, green and grounds, and food and beverage staff
• Performs outside duties as needed
• Ensures golf course is properly marked and maintained for daily play
• Assist members by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules and regulations
• Overseeing all daily operations including golf shop sales, merchandising, operating the POS system and maintaining tee sheet applications
• Play golf with Members and participate in Chapter & Section events
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Golf Professional
• Performs and operates under all club policies outlined in the employee manual

Benefits

• Salaried Position
• Clothing Allowance
• Complimentary daily meals
• PGA Dues
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% Lesson Income
• Paid PTO
• Full Health Benefits available