The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional or direct supervisor in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible for supervising and managing total golf operations without the Head Golf Professional. All work duties shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and complete satisfaction of all customers.

Essential Duties

Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play
Assist with all opening and closing procedures
Assist in managing facility tournament operations, including member and non-member events
Assist in tournament operations and weekly events, including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post-tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
Conduct individual lessons and group clinics
Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
Assist in Player Development programs using PGA tools and resources
Assist with the management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service (as applicable)
Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
Directly responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the club’s USGA Handicap System
Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders, including ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales
Play golf with a variety of customers in competitive and non-competitive situations
Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
Professionally conduct oneself and maintain a professional image at all times
Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc., by facility human resource policies
Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA) and one to two years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, sits, talks, and hears; regularly uses hands, tastes, and smells. Regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels, crouches. Occasionally climbs or balances. He frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds (team lift).

Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.

Job Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Preferences

Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification

Actively pursue PGA membership (if a PGA Apprentice) promptly through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program

Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, the rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations

Fundamental supervisory practices and principles

Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees

Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills

Self-motivated with a desire to promote and market

Service and customer-focused attitude

Experienced in written and oral business communications

Remain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies

Utilize the resources of PGA player development programs such as Get Golf Ready, PGA Sports Academy, Tee it Forward, and others

Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e., email, internet, tournament, and database

Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community

Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends

Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an associate in this position may be asked to perform occasionally.

Sunnyside Golf & Country Club

A Family-Oriented Private Club

We exist to provide the premier environment for golfing, recreational dining, and social interactions for our members.

Our members enjoy a casual, friendly atmosphere where they can bring friends, family, or business associates to socialize and entertain in a private, non-crowded space. What a great way to relax and enjoy life! While our new facility and golf course are outstanding, you will notice that there is much more to being a member of Sunnyside Golf & Country Club.