Description

Overview

Full-time Head Golf Professional opportunity at Sarasota National Club in Venice, Florida. This position oversees and maintains all facets of the golf operation, provides professional support, direction, management, training and leadership to golf staff associates, promotes and nurtures customer relations, enhances the quality of the golf experience, and is responsible for day-to-day golf operations.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class A member of PGA/LPGA.
• Ability to read and speak English is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with computerized POS and tee time system.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees golf operations including tournaments, rules, tee sheet activity, merchandise inventory, range operations, player service operations, cart fleet, and may assist with supervising Food and Beverage operations.
• Assists in the development and day-to-day tracking of the budget and business plan and helps control expenses in relation to revenues.
• Creates a customer service oriented atmosphere that promotes the game of golf and meets member needs while ensuring associates provide a high level of service.
• Works closely with the Superintendent and Food and Beverage Manager to ensure timely communication and a strong working relationship.
• Prepares work schedules and assigns associates areas of responsibility.
• Performs payroll tasks, makes adjustments prior to submitting payroll, and monitors hours to maximize productivity and minimize overtime.
• Provides leadership and vision to golf staff and supports career advancement.
• Provides golf instruction through lessons and clinics to members and guests.
• Interviews, hires, trains, plans, assigns, and directs work; evaluates performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Manages department members including Assistant and Associate Golf Professionals, Teaching Professionals, Tournament Coordinator, and Guest Services Attendants.
• Ensures effective orientation and training for each new associate and develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly for manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Implements and maintains excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.