Aronimink Golf Club
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
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ABOUT ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB
ABOUT ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB
Aronimink Golf Club is a private, Platinum Golf Club located just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and was founded in 1896. The club includes an 18 hole golf course designed by Donald Ross, excellent racquets and swim facilities, and a fantastic membership that consistenly invests in the club infrastructure. The club recently approved capital investment program (~$30m) for renovations to the clubhouse, pool, and golf learning center.
The club has been at is current site since 1926 when Aronimink acquired 300 acres in Newtown Square and commissioned Donald Ross to design the historical golf course. On Memorial Day of 1928, the Club moved into the current clubhouse. The club has been recognized on both the 2020-2021 Platinum Clubs of the World & 2019- 2020 Platinum Clubs of America rankings. In 2020-2021, Aronimink is ranked #36 of the Top 100 Platinum Golf & Country Clubs of the World and in 2019-2020 Aronimink Golf Club is rated #9 in the top 50 Golf Clubs in America.
Club History
1925 - Aronimink Golf Club Construction - Click here for youtube video
The corner of 52nd Street and Chester Avenue was the birthplace of the Belmont Golf Association, an outgrowth of Belmont Cricket Club. In December of 1896, this patch of southwest Philadelphia was little more than a pale green meadow. A handful of cricketers led by Harrison Townsend laid out a few rudimentary golf holes here. In 1900, the Belmont golfers incorporated themselves as the Aronimink Golf Club. Its first professional, James Campbell, was succeeded by John Shippen, an African American who was arguably the first American-born golf professional.
In 1902, the Aronimink golfers moved less than a mile down the road to 54th Street and Whitby Avenue. Out of the caddie yard came 19 year old John Joseph McDermott, who in 1911, at Chicago Golf Club, became the first golfer born and bred in America to win the U. S. Open. And he won it again, the following year, at the Country Club of Buffalo. In 1913, the Club moved to Drexel Hill, where it remained for 13 years. Then Aronimink acquired 300 acres in Newtown Square in 1926 and commissioned Donald Ross to layout 18 holes there. The club moved into the current clubhouse on Memorial Day of 1928.
At the official opening of the Club's Centennial Year, 1996, a re-dedication of the course took place, together with the unveiling of the plaque behind the 1st tee: "I INTENDED TO MAKE THIS MY MASTERPIECE, BUT NOT UNTIL TODAY DID I REALIZE THAT I BUILT BETTER THAN I KNEW." – Donald J. Ross
Aronimink's 2005 Master Plan called for renovation and upgrade of many of the Club's Facilities. Among the Plan's 12 key components were construction of a new ballroom, a new women's locker room, and a multi-purpose Activity Center. The $15 million project was completed in October of 2006.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF AT AGC
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF AT AGC
Aronimink has hosted a number of significant golf events during its storied history, including the 1962 PGA Championship (won by Gary Player), the 1977 U.S. Amateur (John Fought) and the 2003 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship (John Jacobs).
Aronimink was also the site of the PGA TOUR's AT&T National in 2010 (Justin Rose) and '11 (Nick Watney). In 2018, the BMW Championship was staged at Aronimink (Keegan Bradley). With the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship (Sei Young Kim), Aronimink became the first venue to stage each of the PGA of America's three rotating major championships (PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, KPMG Women's PGA Championship).
Aronimink is set to host the 2026 PGA Championship, which will coincide with the United States semiquincentennial celebration, and marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776 in Philadelphia.
ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB by the numbers
ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB by the numbers
GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP
Facility Type - Private Total memberships per by-laws - 325
Ownership - Member-Owned/ Equity House awaiting golf - 30
Employees (in season): Full-time: 150 National Memberships - 25
FINANCIAL GOLF OPERATIONS
Contact PGA Career Services Number of holes: 18 - Holes
Total annual rounds played: 20-24,000
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Aronimink Golf Club is seeking an established, dynamic, leader to serve as General Manager with a focus on enhancing the overall Member Experience. The Club has a great vision, culture, and long-range plan and needs an experienced General Manager to help guide the membership into the future.
The position will manage all aspects of the club including all activities and relationships between the club and its Board of Governors, members, guests, employees, community, government, and the golf industry. The successful candidate will report to the Club President and have clear ownership of the day to day operations of the Club. The position currently supervises an excellent team of department heads and oversees the following positions : Head Golf professional, Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant General Manager, Director of Racquets, Controller, Clubhouse Manager, Executive Chef, Communications Manager, and an Executive Assistant. The club employs a total of 125 staff in season
Keys to Successful Performance
Keys to Successful Performance
Leadership
Visible, engaging, servant leader with outstanding interpersonal skills
Excellent relationship builder with proven ability to engage with both members and staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in managing department heads in various golf course functions with experience leading long tenured staff preferred
Proven track record of success in leading/directing the employee recruiting, hiring, on boarding, training and development process for all club functions
Food and Beverage
Ability to build an exceptional food and beverage experience by systematically orienting and training the team to consistently achieve high standards of service.
Financial Acumen
Proven track record of fiscal management success
Visionary fiscal planner with experience in capital project planning
Innovation
Innovative visionary to enhance all club activities while maintaining the club's traditions
Personal Traits
High personal integrity, visionary, visible, honesty, professional, driven, servant leader, problem solver, innovative, engaging, team player, sociable
Member of Professional organization(s) with enhanced education preferred (CCM, PGA Executive Management)
Commitment to Aronimink
Constant search for continuous improvement to enhance the membership experience and the club stature
Serves as the steward for the "Aronimink Member Experience" which includes clearly articulating and training that experience to ensure delivery by the entire employee team
Focus on the development of club staff
The club is in search of a visionary leader with a minimum tenure of 7-10 years
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Business Partner to Board and Committees
The General Manager provides leadership to the Board of Governors, Committees, Members and Staff relative to key directions, programming, events and activities at the Club.
The General Manager attends all Board and key Committee meetings, providing strategic leadership as a full business partner, not just a desired attendee.
The General Manager works closely with the President of the Club and Officers of the Club to set direction for the Club, the Board, and the Committees.
Strategy and Vision
The General Manager is a catalyst in helping to shape the strategic planning of the Club.
Is a proactive part of the process of strategic planning, activities, programming and ensures that each of these areas of focus consider current and future membership input and consideration.
Is focused on the achievement and maintenance of The Vision of the Club.
Day to Day Operations
Manages all of the key assets (physical and staff) including golf, racquets, food and beverage, and others, to ensure consistency
Successful administration of the ‘business’ of Aronimink Golf Club while meeting annual tactical and strategic goals and the Club’s business and financial objectives; leads the preparation of annual operating and casual dining and pool budgets.
Focus on priorities, goals and objectives that have been mutually established and reviewed in conjunction with the Board of Governors.
Leads the overall internal and external communication plan for the club
Management, Leadership and Team Members:
Encourages the recruitment and development of an effective and dedicated team of Club professionals.
Provides clear and consistent input to each member of the Aronimink leadership team who hold accountability for operating department outcomes within the Club. Ensures that each has the appropriate and necessary tools with which to accomplish the desired objectives, while providing regular guidance and evaluation of outcomes
Delegates effectively, gaining leverage as a leader and growing those below him.
Sets an example and expects similar behavior from associates who share member interaction and “moments of truth” in performance expectations.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university with a hospitality degree preferred ; and 10 years' experience at a member owned private club as a GM or Assistant GM; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Qualifications:
A visible, high energy, dynamic leader with an executive presence and skill set to lead nearly 125 associates and oversee all club operations
Proven history of strong financial performance and acumen
Extensive food & beverage background to oversee various dining and catering operations with a proven record of enhanced experiences
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills required
An entrepreneurial approach to marketing and technology that has enhanced past club's through innovation
Experience with capital/facilities renovation projects and major championship golf
Strong verbal / written communication skills
Proficient in managing department heads in various golf course functions with experience in leading long tenured staff preferred
Successful history of leading/directing the employee recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training and development process for all club functions and demonstrated success in advancing the end product and careers of his/her teams
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a competitive compensation, performance bonus and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications
This includes but not limited to:
Competitive base salary
Performance bonus based on personal and club metrics
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Golf Privileges
Meals provided
Clothing Allowance
Cell Phone Allowance
Vehicle Allowance
Interested candidates with specific compensation questions can contact the Career Services team.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is January 15, 2022
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Aronimink Golf Club
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Bill Barry, President
Jonathan Gold, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
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