Head Golf Professional

Overview

Naples Esplanade is a private, member-owned club with an 18-hole golf course that produces approximately 50,000 rounds per year. The Head Golf Professional will assist the Director of Golf in creating and maintaining an exceptional member experience along with a positive work environment for all employees. The ideal candidate will have prior private club experience that will enable him or her to successfully operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity atmosphere while providing world class customer service to all members and their guests.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class A PGA Professional in good standing
• Must have a desire to grow the game through individual and group instruction.
• Extensive experience in tournament operations with a strong command of the Golf Genius tournament software.
• Well organized with a solid background in merchandise operations, managing an open to buy plan and a desire to increase merchandise sales.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists Director of Golf in the management of all golf operations staff.
• Oversees all member golf tournaments and related activities.
• Assists members by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts golf clinics and lessons as requested and as time allows.
• Maintains club USGA handicap system.
• Plays golf with members of all skill levels to generate enthusiasm.
• Operates golf shop in conjunction with staff.
• Assumes Director of Golf duties in his or her absence.
• Manages the daily opening and closing of golf operations.
• Assists in the coordination and planning of tournaments and special events.
• Oversees starter and on course attendants as required.
• Ensures course boundaries/penalty areas are properly marked for events.
• Attends both committee and staff meetings when requested.
• Performs all duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Makes decisions/solves problems independently regarding operational issues in the Golf operations department.
• Maintains cleanliness of golf shop and surrounding areas.
• Other duties as assigned by General Manager and Director of Golf.
• Requires a superior sense of customer service and professional behavior.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective and positive working relationships with superiors, coworkers, and members.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in computer applications such as the Foretees reservation system, Jonas point-of-sale system, Golf Genius Golf Shop, Schedule Pop, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available per company policy
• 401K per company policy
• Uniforms
• Daily Employee Lunch
• Practice and playing privileges
• Tournament entries paid
• PGA membership dues paid
• Cell phone allowance
• Continuing education allowance as approved by management

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.