Head Golf Professional jobs in Kentucky

Overview

Bardstown Country Club

First Assistant Golf Professional

Do you want to work for an employer that genuinely cares about the careers of their team members and provides a meaningful work experience with opportunities to advance?

Do you want to live in a beautiful and affordable area of the country that offers many fun activities for you outside of work?

This is an excellent opportunity to serve and grow your career at an active, fun and PGA-Member owned facility. This First Assistant position has the potential to develop into a Head Golf Professional position for the right candidate!

is a family-owned and PGA Member-owned semi-private country club located in the Bourbon Capital of the World. The club has a warm and inviting atmosphere, has hosted many of Kentucky's biggest competitions, and is well-established as one of the top courses in the region.

While is famous for bourbon, this isn't the town's only attraction. Bardstown is the second-oldest city in Kentucky, with tremendous history and a quaint downtown area declared The Most Beautiful Small Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today.

Furthermore, Bardstown's low cost of living and quality of life are very attractive.

Position Description

They will directly assist the Head Golf Professional in all aspects of the golf operation :

• Tee Time Management
• Course Pace of Play
• Organizing and Running Tournaments and Outings
• Individual and Group Golf Instruction
• All Aspects of Merchandising
• Staff Training and Development

The First Assistant will lead the golf operation in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.

Qualifications

• PGA / LPGA Member in good standing who is ready to make this their last step before becoming a Head Golf Professional
• A history of experience and success at a similar club is helpful
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Assistant Golf Professional
• Motivated individual who will create an exemplary member and guest experience

Keys to Success

• Visible, enthusiastic, professional, and proactive.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Extensive experience with Golf Genius Tournament Software
• Oversee golf merchandise, maintaining accurate monthly records
• Provide exceptional member / guest golf experience
• Develop successful and creative tournaments and instructional programs.
• Ensure the golf shop is always clean, orderly, well-stocked, and visually appealing.

Responsibilities

• Understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct new hire training by reviewing the policy and procedures manual and training programs with new hires
• Handle all guest comments and complaints effectively by using discretion and independent judgment
• Conduct random bank audits for the golf shop and food and beverage staff and to analyze and report any discrepancies to the Head Professional
• Conduct random tee sheet balance audit with the tee sheet and the starter sheet and to analyze and report any discrepancies to the Head Professional
• Assist, as directed, to hire, train, schedule, support, review, discipline, and terminate golf staff, to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity
• Assist, as directed, to coordinate and facilitate golf programs, including clinics, tournaments, and junior golf programs
• Assist, as directed, to help purchase equipment, clothing, and accessories for the golf shop as well as meet with vendors and help with Open to Buy programs for golf
• Maximize the tee sheet daily for the following two weeks, identifying areas of play conflict or little play

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package available that includes 100% employer-paid individual health insurance (family at additional cost), PGA Dues, Vacation, Education, and Continuing Education Allowances.

Last updated : 2024-05-07