Golf Operations & Tournament Coordinator

Twice; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) eligibility after one year

Job summary

The Valley Club of Montecito invites applications for an Assistant Golf Professional to join our Golf Professional staff. This role supports daily operations, delivers exceptional member service, and helps manage tournaments and events with Golf Genius and Clubessential POS.

Ideal candidates are team players with strong organizational skills, a passion for golf, and the ability to work weekends and holidays in a premier private-club setting in Montecito, California.

Qualifications

• PGA Associate or PGA Member preferred.
• Experience as a golf professional or assistant professional at a club of similar stature.
• Experience with Golf Genius tournament software preferred.
• Experience with Clubessential POS or similar POS system preferred.
• Retail or golf shop merchandise experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Golf Professional and staff with daily golf operations and member services.
• Provide a welcoming, professional, and personalized experience for members and guests.
• Plan, organize, and execute club tournaments, events, and outings.
• Manage tournament setup and administration through Golf Genius (event creation, registrations, pairings, scoring, contests, communications, results).
• Assist with tournament preparation (tee sheets, scorecards, cart assignments, rules information, event-day logistics).
• Utilize Clubessential POS for golf shop transactions, member accounts, inventory, reporting, and merchandise sales.
• Assist with purchasing, merchandising, receiving, pricing, inventory control, and presentation of golf shop merchandise.
• Maintain an attractive, organized, and well-stocked golf shop.
• Assist members with golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and merchandise selections.
• Support daily tee sheet management, member bookings, guest arrangements, and pace-of-play initiatives.
• Assist with instruction, clinics, member events, and other programming as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of club facilities, policies, programs, and services.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional golf operation.
• Work collaboratively with golf staff, outside services, clubhouse departments, and club management.
• Perform additional duties to support the Golf Department.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Golf knowledge

Tournament management

Golf Genius

Clubessential POS

Merchandise knowledge

Inventory management

Communication

Education

PGA Associate or Member

Tools

Golf Genius

Clubessential POS

Job description

The Valley Club of Montecito invites applications for an Assistant Golf Professional to join our Golf Professional staff. This role supports daily operations, delivers exceptional member service, and helps manage tournaments and events with Golf Genius and Clubessential POS.

Ideal candidates are team players with strong organizational skills, a passion for golf, and the ability to work weekends and holidays in a premier private-club setting in Montecito, California.