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Cherry Hills Village, CO
Director of Instruction
ABOUT CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Cherry Hills Village, CO | Cherry Hills Country Club, located just south of downtown Denver, was founded in 1922 by a group of prominent members from Denver Country Club who wanted a golf club and nothing else. Initially, the original name of the Club was The Cherry Hills Club in recognition of a cherry orchard located on the Club's grounds. The founders of the Club had the wisdom and foresight to enlist William S. Flynn to design the course. Originally from Philadelphia, Flynn was considered to be one of the premier golf course architects of his time. He was paid the handsome sum of $4,500 to design Cherry Hills, which he described as a top-notch layout with few equals and no superior.
Throughout the years Cherry Hills has stood the test of time and is still considered one of the true classic golf courses in the landscape of American golf. Golf's greatest names have walked the fairways of Cherry Hills and the tradition of championship golf looks to continue for years to come at the Mile High gem. The Club completed a multi-million dollar clubhouse project in April of 2023. Among the new amenities is the Swing Lounge which has four simulators and hitting/teaching bays, providing year-round instruction, practicing, and playing opportunities.
A Championship History
1938 US Open | Ralph Guldahl
1941 PGA Championship | Vic Ghezzi
1960 US Open | Arnold Palmer
1976 US Senior Amateur | Lewis Oehmig
1978 US Open | Andy North
1983 US Mid-Amateur | Jay Sigel
1985 PGA Championship | Hubert Green
1990 US Amateur | Phil Mickelson
1993 US Senior Open | Jack Nicklaus
2005 US Women's Open | Birdie Kim
2012 US Amateur | Steven Fox
2014 BMW PGA Championship | Billy Horschel
2023 US Amateur | Nick Dunlap
A Commitment to the Employees
Following his 1960 US Open victory at Cherry Hills, a special relationship developed between Mr. Palmer, Cherry Hills, and its Members. Originally conceived by a small Member group that engaged the support of Mr. Palmer, the Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund was created in 2001 to provide Cherry Hills Country Club employees and golf caddies with financial assistance for a range of educational pursuits. Cherry Hills Members support the program by making donations and through fundraising activities associated with the annual Palmer Cup Golf Tournament and Auction. Funds were also raised through the collegiate Palmer Cup tournament hosted by the Club in 2009. Donations to date from 2001 are $3.652MM with $2,767,464 awarded to 1,385 scholarship recipients. The average award for 2024 is approximately $3,500.
Every Hole at Cherry Hills Country Club with Peyton Manning
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
Members: 480 Resident Members, 50 Special Resident, 75 Resident Emeritus, 28 Non-Resident
Annual Rounds: 27,000
Initiation Fee: $195,000
Annual Dues: $1,610/month
Golf Operations Gross Revenues: $3,227,000
Golf Operations Payroll: $1,072,000
Employees (FTE & Seasonal): 7 (FTE), 19-24 (Seasonal)
CHCC MISSION STATEMENT
CHCC MISSION STATEMENT
"Built upon the values and traditions of golf and today's lifestyles, the Cherry Hills Experience provides Members with excellent dining, engaging social activities, health, wellness, fitness opportunities and a variety of recreational activities for all ages, highlighted by the Club's internationally recognized Golf Course and programs."
ORGANIZATION and PURPOSE
ORGANIZATION and PURPOSE
"To maintain an incorporated non-profit social and recreational private Membership club, operated exclusively for the pleasure, recreation, and enjoyment of its Members, no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any Member."
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reports to: Head Golf Professional
Position Description: The Director of Instruction will report to the newly appointed Head Golf Professional, Bryan Nicholson, PGA, and manage the teaching and player development programs. Priorities for this new hire include implementing creative new programs for golfers of all levels, providing elite personal instruction, mentoring other teammates in coaching will be a priority along with building relationships with the members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of all Cherry Hills instruction and program offerings.
Implement creative new program offerings for members of all skill levels including year-round activities utilizing the club's new Swing Lounge and Fitness Facilities.
Mentoring of teammates in modern coaching best practices.
Provide elite-level personal instruction and club fitting.
Build strong relationships with the Cherry Hills membership.
Be an outstanding teammate to the entire golf operations staff
Maintenance and procurement of instructional equipment and aids in accordance with the budget.
Perform a monthly inventory of demo clubs; collaborate with vendors on demo days and launches.
Develop and organize all marketing and publication materials relating to instructional programs as well as develop content and video tips.
Training of golf professionals and instruction staff to enhance the program depth of teachers.
Contact and organize guest instructors and speakers including scheduling, pricing, and payment.
Play in local events and with membership to enhance teaching programs.
Manage daily billing and financial reconciliations
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the position, the following qualifications are desired:
Class A PGA Member or LPGA Member in good standing.
Experience at an upscale, private golf facility.
Certifications in TPI, Track-Man, Aimpoint, Bodi-Trak, etc.
College degree preferred, but not required.
Must showcase leadership qualities and demonstrate a proven ability to build a regular student base that shows continued improvement.
Must be able to develop, maintain, and grow relationships with members and staff.
Must have an approachable and positive attitude with members of all skill levels.
Must be experienced and proficient in instructional technologies.
Strong communication and budgeting skills.
Reputation of playing ability and professionalism.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Competitive base salary
Lesson Income (Shared with the club)
Health insurance premium paid
Offer of participation in the Club’s 401(k) plan when you become eligible
Complimentary meals
Uniforms provided
Education allowance
Professional development allowance
Association dues paid
PTO per club policy
Total Compensation will be in the range of $175-225,000 annually
Interested candidates with specific compensation questions should contact the PGA ExecuSearch 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 August 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
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, Cherry Hills Country Club, Director of Instruction
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Bryan Nicholson | Head Golf Professional | Cherry Hills Country Club
Keith Soriano, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are the lead consultants for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact them directly.
Email: ksoriano@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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