Dayton Country Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, promotes, and directs all golf activities including daily management responsibilities.

• Prepares annual and monthly budgets, forecasts, and reviews for golf operations; takes corrective actions as needed to keep departments on budget

• Orders merchandise for golf shop and provides the best selection possible, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and turnover rates

• Orders supplies associated with golf activities.

• Maintains an attractive, orderly appearance in the pro shop.

• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates outside golf operations, pro shop, locker room, golf range, golf bag, and club storage employees.

• Provides golf lessons to members and guests.

• Creates interesting, relevant, and engaging golf programs that evolve with member influences.

• Plays golf with members of all skill levels.

• Designs and conducts golf clinics.

• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates.

• Designs and conducts junior golf clinics and training programs.

• Ensures all appropriate charges and fees for all golf-related activities are billed, correctly and accurately

• Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events.

• Interprets and enforces golf rules and regulations.

• Interprets and enforces club golf policies, rules, and regulations.

• Consults with the General Manager and COO about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance, and rules.

• Cooperates with the Golf Course Superintendent about maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.

• Represents the club in area professional events including local, state, or national events with the approval of the Golf Committee and the General Manager and COO.

• Attends all staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings.

• Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.

• Plans social evenings and events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.

• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding health, safety, and employment.

• Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans for improvements to the golf facilities

• Attends national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, and educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance the quality and image of the club.

• Assists in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital outlays to golf facilities.

• Interacts with the Food and Beverage Director about food and beverage needs for events.

• Maintains visible presence during peak times of play.

• Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.

• Provides golf-related information for the club’s newsletter.

• Provides for the collection and issuance of all prizes associated with all competitions.

• Administers new golf member orientation program.

• Ensures clean, safe, and well-organized golf operations and golf shop areas.

• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager and COO.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.

• Frequent repetitive motions.

• Continuous standing and walking.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

Education and/or Experience

• College degree preferred with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related major or Sports Management.

• Five years of work experience as a Head Golf Professional or equivalent work experience as an Assistant Golf Professional at a private club.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Holds Class A Certification through the PGA of America.

• Has met PGA criteria for Head Professional.

• Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations

Experience in the following skill sets is desirable:

• Managing golf operations

• Interpersonal/customer service

• Staff training and development

• Business management

• Golf instruction

• Tournament operation

• Merchandising

• Playing ability

• Knowledge of the rules of golf

• Patience in coaching the novice golfer and ability to offer constructive criticism tactfully and praise his or her efforts as their swing improves

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles during emergency situations.