Seasonal Golf Pro / Shop Assistant

The Polo Club of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing options

Uniform Allowance

Complimentary meals during shifts

Job summary

The Polo Club of Boca Raton is seeking a seasonal position to assist in member-oriented programs and services. Responsibilities include providing assistance in the Pro Shop, organizing events, and maintaining inventory.

The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with members and co-workers. A high school diploma is preferred, along with knowledge of golf merchandise and club repair tools.

Benefits include shared housing options and complimentary meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist members and guests in the Pro Shop.
• Organize and coordinate golf leagues and events.
• Maintain accurate inventory.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Knowledge of golf merchandise

Good time/task management

Proficiency with club repair tools

Effective verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing software

Spreadsheet software

PowerPoint software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boca Raton, FL 33496
Position Type: Seasonal

Summary: Assists in developing, instituting, and managing member-oriented programs and services. These include but are not limited to:

Services

• Services and maintenance of a professional and elegant-looking pro shop. Assists members in the shop with any questions they may have.
• Toptracer Range
• Golf Tournaments, Events and Leagues
• Lessons, Golf Clinics, Junior Camps (if qualified)
• Golf Course marking and defining
• Club Repair

Possible Additional Income

• Lessons (if qualified)
• Jr. Camp
• Clinic/Golf Schools
• Club Repair

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for members and guests in the Pro Shop.
• Organizes and coordinates golf leagues, outings and special events.
• Assists tee-time coordination.
• Assists in the maintenance of an accurate inventory.
• Marks and defines golf courses.
• Produces educational films for members and guests on the current technology.
• Performs club repair which includes grips, cut downs and epoxies.
• Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the First Assistant Senior Golf Professional.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good customer service skills.
• Knowledge of golf merchandise is helpful.
• Responsibility and accountability.
• Good time/task management, and a positive and upbeat attitude.
• Proficiency with club repair tools such as a vice, grip knife and shaft cutter.
• Verbal communication in English, in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Professional interaction and effective relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
• Multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate well in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of members or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software, PowerPoint software and Internet software.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

PGM Program with the PGA of America is preferred.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include wearing a surveillance earpiece head set connected to radio. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Polo Club provides shared housing for bi-weekly cost deducted from the paychecks (optional)
• Uniform Allowance
• Meals at work are complimentary for each shift worked.
• Playing privileges

Drug-Free Policy

Polo Club is a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule and Time Off

Polo Club operates its business seven (7) days a week all year long. All employees are required to have flexibility to accommodate the business needs including all weekends and all holidays. There may be split shifts assigned per day. The time off scheduled during the week will vary and be based upon the club’s business activities.

Work Authorization

Proof of your work eligibility must be produced within 3 days of your employment commencement date.