First Assistant Golf Professional

Saratoga Country Club; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IRA with 3% matching

Playing and practice privileges

Merchandise discount

Free meal during shift

PGA Education/Dues allowance

Job summary

Saratoga Country Club is seeking an Assistant Professional to aid the Head Golf Professional in daily golf operation management, tournament scheduling, and teaching clinics. This role includes assisting with check-in, fee collection, and facility operations while supporting handicapping and inventory tasks.

The position emphasizes customer service, a professional image, and ongoing PGA membership development as part of a private, family-friendly club in Saratoga, California.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf and golf rules.
• Active pursuit of PGA membership via the PGA PGM program.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Service and customer focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Support tournament operations including three weekly events.
• Provide lessons and group clinics under the Director of Instruction.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Customer service

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tournament software

Job description

Overview

Saratoga Country Club is located on approximately 100 acres in the secluded foothills of Saratoga and offers scenic views of Santa Clara Valley. Saratoga Country Club was formed in April 1958 and first opened for play June 6, 1962. The Club offers a complete recreation facility for the entire family, including golf, tennis, swimming, fine dining and more. Our 9-Hole private golf course was redesigned by Carter Morrish and features narrow fairways lined by mature trees and challenging green complexes that test all levels of players.

Saratoga Country Club is seeking a motivated individual to assist in the daily management of the golf operation, busy tournament calendar, and significant teaching/clinic schedule. Appropriate training will be provided for all areas where necessary. The Assistant Professional will assist the Head Golf Professional in all aspects of the golf operation including but not limited to:

Assistant Professional Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play
• Assist with all opening and closing procedures
• Assist in managing facility tournament operations including three weekly events
• Enthusiastically remain current on latest golf equipment, apparel, and supplies and assist with Member special orders
• Conduct individual lessons and group clinics under the Director of Instruction
• Assist in Player Development programs under the Director of Instruction
• Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the quality of service is achieved
• Assist in managing golf car operations, practice facility, and other services
• Provide club repair and club fitting services to members (training provided if needed)
• Assist the Handicap Committee Chair with maintaining the club's USGA Handicap System
• Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales
• Play golf with a variety of members in competitive and non-competitive situations
• Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
• Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies

Experience Required

• College degree preferred
• Strong computer literacy a must, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e., Email, Internet. Will be trained in tournament software if needed

• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and golf tournaments
• Actively pursuing PGA membership in a timely manner by beginning or continuing the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
• Maintain a credible golf game

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• IRA with 3% matching
• Playing and practice privileges
• Discount on merchandise and equipment
• Free meal when on shift
• PGA Education/Dues allowance