The Director of Caddie Services leads the daily coordination of caddie services across Sand Valley's six golf courses, providing dependable caddie coverage and an exceptional walking-golf experience. This position forecasts demand, coordinates independent caddie contractor assignments, and leads caddie supervisors, junior caddies, and administrative team members.
The Director partners with Golf Operations and other resort departments to strengthen service standards, respond to guest needs, and improve operations. A central responsibility of this role is to enhance the overall guest experience through positive, professional interactions while fostering the same service-oriented mindset among the caddie team. This position serves as a mentor and leader, helping develop staff who consistently deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable experiences for every guest.
Experience Required
Required Qualifications
Minimum of five years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in golf operations, caddie services, hospitality, recreation, or a related service field.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, coordinate seasonal staffing, and deliver exceptional guest service.
Experience with scheduling, forecasting, training, performance management, and operational accountability.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and computer skills, including spreadsheets, email, and scheduling systems.
Sound judgment, professionalism, basic mathematical skills, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season periods.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Sand Valley's motor vehicle operating standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, sports management, golf management, or a related field.
Experience in high-volume golf operations, working with independent caddie contractors, or administering junior caddie, youth development, or scholarship programs.
Essential Responsibilities
Caddie Operations and Coordination
Oversee daily caddie operations across all six courses; forecast demand and coordinate contractor availability, loops, tee times, assignments, and supervisory coverage in response to guest itineraries and seasonal volume.
Coordinate caddie recruitment, screening, orientation, availability, and assignments in keeping with applicable arrangements; separately oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of junior caddies.
Maintain accurate systems for scheduling, contractor assignments, communication, evaluations, and program records; establish contingency plans for weather delays, schedule changes, and peak demand.
Partner with golf shops, reservations, tournaments, and other departments to anticipate group needs and ensure appropriate caddie coverage.
Team Leadership and Guest Experience
Establish and communicate consistent service expectations for caddie experiences, including professionalism, course knowledge, pace of play, etiquette, equipment care, safety, and guest engagement.
Lead, coach, and develop caddie supervisors, junior caddies, and administrative team members through training, performance evaluations, feedback, and ongoing development.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and service-minded environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, development, and retention.
Monitor guest feedback and caddie service evaluations, address concerns professionally, and implement improvements in partnership with the golf operations team.
Junior Caddie and Evans Scholarship Programs
Assist with the Junior Caddie Training Program, including recruitment, instruction, practical training, evaluations, mentorship, and progress records.
Help identify and mentor qualified Evans Scholarship candidates, providing guidance on eligibility, academic expectations, caddie records, and the application process in collaboration with families, schools, and scholarship representatives.
Administration and External Partnerships
Assist with departmental staffing forecasts, budgets, cost controls, reporting, and operational process improvements.
Apply company operating and safety policies and consult appropriate internal partners regarding independent contractor, legal, and tax considerations.
Represent Sand Valley at recruitment events, school presentations, community outreach, and meetings with external partners; perform other related duties as assigned.
