Senior Assistant Golf Professional

The Country Club of Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Club of Virginia is seeking a Senior Assistant Golf Professional to support daily golf operations and enhance member satisfaction. This role involves supervision, member engagement, and collaboration with the Head Professional to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate will have strong golf instruction skills and prior experience in a private club environment.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Partially paid health and dental insurance

Free employee meals while working

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the private club industry required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior service while ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Assist the Head Professional in managing golf operations.
• Coordinate all golf events and manage daily operations.

Skills

Member service prioritization

Team collaboration

Golf instruction

Organization

Self-accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

1–3 years experience in private club industry

Job description

The Senior Assistant Golf Professional reports directly to the Head Golf Professional, assisting with day-to-day golf operations and staff oversight. We seek a highly motivated professional who champions strong team dynamics to achieve operational goals. This role requires a highly visible presence, ensuring the highest operating standards are maintained across all aspects of golf. The professional is expected to be an innovative contributor to our well-established and successful golf operation.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide superior service while ensuring a clean and safe environment for members, guests, and staff
• Embrace the Club's mission and vision, actively promoting its values
• Be a proactive team member, supporting and collaborating with colleagues
• Promote and uphold high standards of excellence, consistently ensuring member satisfaction
• Assist the Head Professional in the supervision and management of golf operations
• Monitor play and enforce Club policies, rules, and course etiquette
• Be a key stakeholder in the recruitment, supervision, and management of CCV PGM Golf Intern and Associate Professional Program
• Provide golf lessons and club fittings, assisting members with all aspects of their game
• Play golf with members and represent the Club in tournaments
• Manage daily operations, including inside/outside attendants, cart/range operations, and daily play
• Assist in coordinating all golf events, including men's, women's, couples', and junior tournaments
• Support all facets of retail operations, including sales, merchandising, promotions, purchasing, and inventory management
• Assist with staff management, including interviewing, selection, training, work assignments, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Prioritizes member needs and exceptional service experience
• Diplomatic, competent professional who is proactive and a team player
• Strong golf instructor with an appropriate style, dedicated to helping members improve and enjoy the game
• Possesses a confident and engaging personality, comfortable interacting with all demographics
• Self-starter, organized, eager to learn, and self-accountable

Education

1–3 years of experience in the private club industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Club Profile

The Country Club of Virginia, established in 1908 in Richmond, VA, is one of America's oldest, finest, and largest private, member-owned clubs, currently ranked 7th among America’s platinum clubs. Situated on 1,000+ acres featuring two campuses seven miles apart, offering diverse dining, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, 30,000 sq. ft of fitness facilities, an expansive aquatics complex, and three golf courses, including designs by William Flynn and Donald Ross.

CCV operates two campuses. The Westhampton Campus provides comprehensive club facilities including golf, racquet sports, fitness, youth, aquatics, and dining. The James River Campus is central to golf at the club, featuring the James River and Tuckahoe Creek courses, two practice facilities, and an indoor golf performance center. The Tuckahoe Creek Course will undergo a complete renovation starting Fall 2025.

The club has a rich history of hosting championship golf, including the 1955 and 1975 US Amateur Championships. CCV is also the host site for the 2016-2025 PGA TOUR Champions Dominion Energy Charity Classic.

Benefits

Benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, fully paid life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, partially paid health and dental insurance, free employee meals while working, and more! Interested individuals should complete the online application in full and attach a resume and cover letter.

CCV conducts pre-employment drug tests and criminal background screenings.