Head Golf Professional

Twice; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobby Jones Links offers a Head Golf Professional opportunity at Delray Beach Golf Club in Delray Beach, Florida. The role oversees golf operations, budgeting, instructional programs, and merchandising within the club, reporting to the golf leadership and coordinating with the golf committee.

The position emphasizes delivering exceptional member and guest experiences, managing budgets, and driving profitability across golf activities and services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club POS systems.
• Understanding of club financials and golf operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the club's annual golf budget and financials.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and understand cost of goods sold.
• Manage golf department within payroll budget and adjust with sales.
• Plan, promote, and direct all golf activities.
• Oversee sale, operation, billing, and collection of golf tournaments.
• Order merchandise for the golf shop while achieving ~30% profit.
• Develop merchandise promotions during holidays and events.
• Provide golf lessons and lead the instruction program.
• Develop junior golf clinics.
• Collaborate with the golf committee on priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel & Word

Club financials understanding

Golf operation knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, " The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two. " That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Delray Beach Golf Club, managed by Bobby Jones Links, is a historic public golf course located in the heart of Delray Beach, Florida. Originally designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Ross, the club has been part of the local golf community for nearly a century. Today, it offers a welcoming atmosphere, a classic course, and a great environment for both golfers and the team members who help deliver an outstanding experience. Delray is hiring for a Head Golf Professional

Experience Required

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
• Understanding of Club financials.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the club's golf operation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the club's annual golf budget and financials.
• Has the ability to complete an accurate inventory count each month and has a firm understanding of cost of goods sold.
• Operates the golf department within the budgeted payroll and adjusts it as sales increase or decrease.
• Plans, promotes, and directs all golf activities.
• Manages the sale, operation, billing, and collection of all golf tournaments.
• Orders merchandise for the golf shop, providing the best selection possible within the constraints of inventory and ensuring the shop makes at least a 30% profit.
• Develops merchandise sales and promotions during holidays, specials events, and times when sales are slow.
• Provides golf lessons to all members and guests, overseeing the instruction program at the club.
• Develops and conducts junior golf clinics.
• Meets with the golf course superintendent as needed regarding playability and course conditioning issues.
• Works directly with the club's golf committee to maximize communication and execution of their priorities.