Columbia Country Club
Chevy Chase, MD
Head Golf Professional
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
Chevy Chase, MD | Columbia Country Club, a private, member-owned club, conveniently located inside the Beltway in idyllic Chevy Chase, Maryland, is the successor of the Columbia Golf Club. The Columbia Golf Club was organized on September 29, 1898. Since 1898, Columbia has been a special place and has earned a tremendous reputation for its championship golf course, its first-class dining facilities, and an unparalleled social fabric. Columbia is not easy to capture in words or pictures. Its magic is more about how the people make you feel. What makes Columbia unique is the membership. Our members – distinguished, diverse, and colorful – have bonded together to consistently provide a “Warm Columbia Welcome”. The membership and employees at Columbia also share an extremely close bond, which became even stronger during the pandemic.
Columbia Country Club enjoys a rich history, tradition, and heritage. The golf course, completed in 1911, was designed by Herbert Barker, a noted golfer and course architect of the day. Walter Travis made extensive renovations to the course in 1915. The U.S. Open was held at the Club in 1921, and won by Englishman, Jim Barnes. President Warren Harding presented the Champion's Trophy. The Club also hosted the 2003 United States Junior Amateur Championship and, most recently, hosted the 2021 United States Girls' Junior Championship.
Throughout its rich history, only three head golf professionals have worked at the club, Fred McLeod, William Strausbaugh, and current Head Golf Professional Robert Dolan.
FRED MCLEOD won the US Open in 1908, and in 1910 and 1911 he missed out getting into the play-off by one shot. He twice won the North and South Tournament in 1909 and 1920 and the Senior PGA Championship in 1938 played each year at Augusta National. In 1919 he finished one shot behind Jim Barnes in the US PGA and in the 1921 US Open he tied with Walter Hagen for second place. In the Open at St Anne's in 1926 he finished seventh, rounding off one of the most remarkable careers in golf, lasting over twenty years at the top level.
BILL STRAUSBAUGH "Coach", served from 1974 to 1977, as president of the Middle Atlantic PGA, where he had held every executive office and was the only person ever to receive every national award the PGA presents to a club pro. He was inducted into the Middle Atlantic PGA Hall of Fame in 1989 and was PGA Teacher of the Year in 1992. In 1979, in recognition of Mr. Strausbaugh's training of young golf professionals, the PGA created the "PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award" which bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, who personally displays outstanding integrity, character, and leadership through a commitment to mentoring and making significant impacts on the careers of PGA Professionals.
BOB DOLAN has served as the Head Golf Professional at Columbia Country Club since he succeeded the legendary Coach Strausbaugh in 1995. Bob has dedicated his career to improving the enjoyment of the game for his members, growing employment opportunities for his peers and his unfailing commitment to his career can only be surpassed by his commitment to his family.
THE MISSION - "The Spirit of Columbia"
THE MISSION - "The Spirit of Columbia"
The essence of Columbia is not defined by the dining rooms or the athletic facilities or even the social activities, but by the friendship, fellowship and genuine camaraderie of the membership and staff that has become known as the Spirit of Columbia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Head Golf Professional at Columbia Country Club is genuinely the “Ambassador of Golf” of the Club. He or she must embody the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy and be a highly active, engaged, and visible presence with both members and staff. He or she will be "the leader" who takes ownership of the operation and be a highly visible and engaged senior manager. The ideal candidate is a true visionary for Columbia Country Club’s golf operations and beyond. While building relationships with every constituency within the Club’s membership, the Head Golf Professional is someone who needs to have his or her finger on the pulse of all operations and an understanding of the family values that exist at our Club. The successful candidate will promote an exceptional golf experience and provide creative services and programs for all members and guests.
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: GOLF OPERATIONS
Embrace and embody the “Warm Columbia Welcome” along with the Club’s other traditions, history and service culture.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the rules of golf and the Club’s rules on golf.
Administer the Columbia Country Club golf operations to include a valuable Member experience, Member programs, tournament management, Caddie program, and golf instruction.
Create an atmosphere of overall hospitality, engagement, and enthusiasm through interactions with members, guests, and staff.
Oversee and enforce the Club’s rules and policies governing the use of the golf course, practice facilities, and caddie program.
Develop, maintain, and consistently enforce high standards of conduct, performance, and operating procedures.
Cultivate and maintain an effective relationship with the General Manager, Golf Chairman, Greens Superintendent and Board based on trust and accountability.
Represent Columbia Country Club externally in professional golf activities, local PGA Section and related local community organizations.
Maintain and/or develop industry connections to enhance technology, latest trends, and build upon a network to develop future staffing.
Provide strong player development and junior golf programs for both boys and girls.
Manage the Golf Shop with latest clothing and equipment. Market the Columbia Country Club brand with products and brands that are current, high quality and targeted toward Member tastes.
Play with a diverse group of members of all skill levels.
Embrace and support the Club’s “no tee time” policy.
Represent the golf division by attending committee and staff meetings.
Promote and fit into the longstanding employment culture of Columbia Country Club.
Play and work well with one another (Mutual Respect)
Helps one another
No job or task is too big or too small
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Ability to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a high performing team of service minded professionals.
Develop and coordinate proactive internal communications on all golfing activities throughout each level of the golf operation and Club.
Develop a culture of two-way communication, mentoring and team spirit.
Development of Assistant Professionals into Head Professional positions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS FISCAL MANGEMENT
Prepare annual budgets and operating and capital plans for all golf operations.
Take corrective action when necessary to assure the budgeted goals are attained. Develop and present financial reports.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
PGA Class A member in good standing.
Experience at high end private club.
Head Golf Professional experience preferred or a minimum of 5 – 7 years of verifiable, progressive leadership and golf management experience at a well-recognized Club.
Team oriented, must get along well with team and other departments.
Strong leadership skills and proven experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
Service commitment to members, guests, and fellow staff.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Strategic and Long-term range planning experience and skills.
Ambassador for the tradition of golf at Columbia, both internally and externally.
Effective oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
Strong teaching skills, instructional and club fitting knowledge utilizing modern technology.
Golf shop merchandising and management skills.
Experience in developing and presenting financial reports.
Strong tournament operations management experience.
Above average playing skills.
Compensation:
Compensation:
This will be a salaried position
This includes but not limited to:
Competitive base salary
Ownership of the Golf Retail Concession
Lessons / Clinics
Benefits:
Benefits:
PGA dues
Allowance for continuing education, PGA Show
401(k) with 3% safe harbor program
Contract
Health, Dental, Life and Disability insurance, per Club Employee Handbook
Meals
Cell Phone Allowance
Relocation Allowance (Negotiable)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is August 1st, 2022
Combine your cover letter, resume and any additional materials into one (1) PDF file and attach the document below. Please use the following file naming convention: "Last Name, First Name, Columbia Country Club - Head Golf Professional"
When applying, your "Resume Materials" should include a cover letter addressed to - Ms. Carolyn West - Search Committee Chair
Greg Stenzel, PGA is the lead Career Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
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