Description

Overview

The Woodlands Course at Whittaker is an 18-hole daily fee, public golf facility designed through the wetlands of New Buffalo, MI. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker supports the upper tier of the hospitality market within Michiana and the surrounding area along with the local golf market in New Buffalo.  The Club has successful relationships and partnerships with the local casino and hotels.

The Club offers an 18-hole championship golf course with bent grass tees, fairways, and greens along with blue grass/fescue rough and surrounds.  The Club has a grass tee, full length practice facility with a short game facility along with a dedicated putting green and a dedicated chipping green for the golf course.  

The Clubhouse setting features a fully merchandised Pro Shop, indoor bar and restaurant with an outside patio overlooking the 18 th green.  The Clubhouse setting also features private dining and corporate meeting space. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker offers a separate banquet facility which holds 350 guests that

Experience Required

• Experienced Assistant or Head Golf Professional
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles with a focus on training and leading a team of associates to serve our golfing guests
• Act as a role model for all associates by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all associates
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market the facility
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Experienced computer use 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

Essential Responsibilities

• Full Golf Operations Management 
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise and lead all golf department staff 
• Oversee and manage the tee time reservation system on a daily basis
• Oversee and manage the starting of play and monitoring the pace of play
• Oversee and manage the golf car fleet while ensuring proper maintenance, cleaning, and record keeping
• Oversee and manage the operations of the practice facility
• Oversee and manage retail operation in the pro shop in step with the mission of the facility
• Oversee and manage the retail buying plans and all golf related purchasing
• Arrange 'Demo Days' with vendors to provide opportunities for members to test new products
• Supervise physical inventory counts on a timely basis
• Present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories
• Is visible and present at all golf events, leagues, and various social events, and understands that summers demand high hours and lower in the winter months
• Ensure the proper storage, safety, and cleaning of golf equipment
• Develop, maintain, and update the customer database
• Promote golf related sales and activities by utilizing the customer database
• Assist with the marketing of the entire facility with golf department support
• Meet with the golf course superintendent as needed regarding playability and course conditioning issues
• Support the golf course superintendent as needed to ensure proper agronomic practices
• Update and maintain golf shop policies and procedures and job descriptions and ensure they are adhered to and posted in the proper areas
• Maintain safety standards and safety equipment within OSHA requirements
• Assist in the preparation of the club's annual golf budget and financials

Benefits

• Base salary of $70,000 to $90,000
• Year round employment (Michigan is an at-will employment state)
• Vacation, Medical insurance
• Annual PGA Dues
• Playing privileges