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Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Director of Golf
ABOUT DEL MAR COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT DEL MAR COUNTRY CLUB
Del Mar Country Club is one of the premier country clubs in Southern California. The club is privately owned by Madeleine Anne Pickens whose passion for golf was instilled in her by her father, Bill Baker, an Englishman and renowned golf course architect. Mr. Baker’s legacy of developing stunning courses throughout Europe indelibly shaped his daughter, Madeleine, into the golf enthusiast, business woman, and philanthropist she is today.
Madeleine bought Del Mar Country Club in 1993 with her late husband, Gulfstream Aerospace founder and owner Allen Paulson. Drawing from her father's mentoring and her European influences, she developed the golf course and its magnificent landscaping surrounding a 55,000 square foot castle-like Clubhouse. The breathtaking property and championship course quickly turned into one of the finest country clubs in the country, attracting membership from the most successful names in business, sports, and medicine. But do not let the immaculately manicured fairways surrounding the club trick you into thinking Del Mar Country Club is a haven for golfers only. The tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming pool, fitness facilities, kid's playground area, social events, and restaurants make Rancho Santa Fe's finest a retreat for every member.
Del Mar Country Club is as special as its legacy and will continue its world class reputation for years to come.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Director of Golf
Reports to: Owner/CEO
Position Concept: The Director of Golf will oversee and manage the golf operation, including the golf shop staff, outside services operation and staff, and work cooperatively with other departments. The position will promote an exceptional “golf experience,” providing excellent services and programs to all members, prospective members and their guests.
The benchmark for success in this role is the growth in Member usage and revenues, reduction in Member attrition, and the highest quality standards for service, production, cleanliness and safety. Qualified applicants will possess a diplomatic team player focus and the ability to foster relationships with Ownership, Members, Member Guests, and Employee Partners.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with Ownership, obtaining prior approvals on the implementation of any and all changes to the existing golf operation.
Perform and manage all required opening & closing procedures and security of the owner’s assets.
Training, and supervision of all golf staff including assistant professionals and outside services.
Implementation and enforcement of all operational policies, procedures, controls and fee structures to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory and resources.
Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.
Oversee all golf services and operations, ensuring all areas are clean and stocked with necessary items.
Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of golf carts.
Oversee the tee reservation system, starting, and monitoring of play, ensuring that all arriving and departing Members are properly greeted, assisted and thanked upon departure from the facility.
Oversee guest register book.
Oversee the golf instruction, clinics, golf schools, and golfer development programs for all client segments.
Maintain and promote a superlative professional image and relationship with members and the community.
Track and verify all players and guests, golf carts, handicaps.
Supervise the administration of the handicap program.
Oversee the operation of the practice facility and ensuring proper set up of the driving range maintaining functional safety.
Maintain a close working relationship with all department heads in the
Administrative Office, Finance, Food & Beverage, Golf Course Maintenance,
Clubhouse Maintenance and Tennis departments.
Oversee all golf marketing initiatives, including all promotional materials, the promotion of new memberships, play recruitment, yield management, golf packages, and outside events.
Oversee all fiscal responsibilities and performance for the golf operation, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and corrective management.
Assist in the marketing and promotion of tournament play.
Implement cash and systems controls to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory and resources.
Conduct physical inventories and the display of merchandise. Assist in the development of necessary systems to safeguard inventories.
Oversee cleanliness of merchandising room and storeroom.
Consult with the Owner regarding golf course and practice range operations, maintenance, rules, and tournament play.
Maintain the publication of newsletters, informational and promotional materials.
Responsible for collaborating with the Administrative Office to maintain current information and updates on the Del Mar Country Club web site.
Organize and conduct club tournaments and related events.
Facilitation of golf lessons to the members upon request.
It is important for the Director of Golf to gain the respect of other club departments, being professional at all times, leading by example, being positive and enthusiastic, helping with problem solving, treating the job with a sense of urgency, maintaining proper and timely communications, and assisting whenever possible.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
PGA/LPGA Class A member
Head Pro experience or 3-5 years as 1st Assistant
Golf Professional/Director of Golf: 3 years (Preferred)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to play golf and know the game
Knowledge of golf clubs and golf equipment
Must be able to problem solve when dealing with people and be a team player
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb or balance
The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but not limited to:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Holidays
Weekend availability
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is September 11, 2023 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, Del Mar Country Club, Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Ms. Madeleine Anne Pickens | Owner | Del Mar Country Club
Ed Winiecki, PGA, CCM is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: ewiniecki@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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