Description

Overview

About the Club:

Founded in 1902, Pine Grove Country Club is one of the oldest clubs in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Pine Grove offers a quality course in a pristine Northwoods environment. Located on the outskirts of the city of Iron Mountain, the course weaves through stands of old growth white and red pine, oaks and maples. The challenging terrain features an 84-foot elevation change, lending to spectacular views. Five sets of tees offer options for all levels of golf. Open play is available to guests Thursday through Monday. Non-member play is restricted to five times per year. Pine Grove is a semi-private golf club, offering both golf and social memberships. Golf memberships are capped at 450 to protect the integrity of the course.

In 2002 a new clubhouse was constructed. The 20,000 square-foot structure offers comfortable lounge and dining options for members and guests, as well as meeting and banquet space for special events. An excellent management staff is in place to see that operations run smoothly, from daily member services to large events.

Golf amenities include a driving range, a golf simulator, a pro shop with a full line of merchandise, golf club storage, shed and underground cart storage, and locker rooms for men and ladies. Events and tournaments are offered throughout the golf season.

A seven-person board of directors governs the Club. Directors are elected by golf members and serve three-year terms. Directors supervise operations, which are carried out by the golf professional, course superintendent, food and beverage manager, and the office manager.

Position Description:

The Golf Professional will coordinate, run and oversee all rounds of golf played at Pine Grove Country Club. The position requires the operation of a comprehensive golf shop, as well as managing club storage and the driving range. The Professional is expected to provide private and small group lessons on a pay-as-you-go basis, to develop and maintain an active junior golf program, and to offer various clinics and workshops for golfers of all ages and abilities. Working with the Board's Sports Committee, the position requires leadership in scheduling, organizing, promoting and managing golf events and tournaments for both the membership and the community at-large.

Membership:

Pine Grove has a total membership of 528 of which 450 are golfing members.

Essential Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include:

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage daily golf operations.
• Maintain and manage a Tee-time sheet and regulate the flow of play.
• Promote new membership and the number of rounds played annually by members and guests.
• Manage, develop and promote all golf tournaments for members and guests, as well as other outings and events, in collaboration with the Sports Committee of the Board.
• Administrate the handicap system in conjunction with the Sports Committee of the Board.
• Maintain a listing of all tournaments that may be of interest to members and guests.
• Report tournament participation, revenue data and prize distribution to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
• Operate, stock and manage a comprehensive pro shop.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, including golf shop staff, range and bag staff and supervise/mentor current Assistant Golf Professional
• Offer club fitting services.
• Provide clinics to members and guests.
• Provide new player development opportunities and programs.
• Organize, manage and develop junior golf programs.
• Provide lessons as requested at members' expense.
• Operate Driving Range located on premises; providing all necessary equipment and labor.
• Provide club cleaning and storage in space provided by Club.
• Golf club repair.
• Provide Club with evidence of insurance for all personal owned equipment and inventory. In addition, maintain a minimum of a $1,000,000 personal liability insurance policy listing the Club as additional insured. (If candidate chooses to own/operate the golf shop independently).
• Work cooperatively with the Course Superintendent, Food and Beverage Manager and Office Manager.
• Promote the Club and game of golf through various media outlets including print, radio, television, social platforms as well as internal club communications.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• PGA of America or LPGA member in good standing
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Experience in operating a golf merchandise concession strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Traits:

• Maintain PGA or LPGA membership in good standing in an active classification.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf and golf facility operations.
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles.
• Role model for all employees and members by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees and by the membership.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Service and customer focused attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positively interact with all members and guests of the Club.
• Computer skills.
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations.
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image at all times.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary, benefits and ownership of golf shop negotiable

Dates of Independent Contractor Agreement:

• Hiring effective January 1, 2027.
• Contract from April 1 through October 31 renewed annually based upon satisfactory performance. (May include some off-season duties and responsibilities).