Doylestown Country Club
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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ABOUT DOYLESTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT DOYLESTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
DOYLESTOWN, PA I Doylestown Country Club was established in 1916, Doylestown Country Club is the premiere private country club in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Our club features a course designed by legendary course designer William S. Flynn and is one of the top golfing destinations in the state for our members and their guests.
Mission Statement
Doylestown Country Club is dedicated to providing memorable experiences to our members, guests, and the community with outstanding social and golf activities that are unmatched in Bucks County.
Vision Statement
To be the Premier Private club to socialize, dine, golf, and build life-long friendships in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Doylestown Country Club (DCC) is a premier private country club in Bucks County. The membership enjoys full access to its beautiful 18-hole course designed by Willian S Flynn, pool and cabana, fine dining, and unique private events.
Situated near the heart of historic Doylestown, members experience a private community that is family-focused and inclusive. Throughout the year, members enjoy a variety of engaging activities that build enduring friendships, while golf players of every level find our outstanding golf course enjoyable and beautifully maintained.
Doylestown Country Club was founded in 1916 when Doylestown featured mostly farms and about 1,600 residents, the original vision of Doylestown Country Club was crafted by five founders. They secured 71 acres of farmland that featured streams, ponds, and rolling hills surrounded by beautiful trees at a rental price of $1,100 per year. It began as a 9-hole course that sometimes featured sheep or cows as hazards in the fairways.
In 1945, the group and its members officially purchased the land, and within 10 years built a clubhouse and pool. In 1963, an additional 70 acres were purchased and expanded to a full 18 holes. Major clubhouse upgrades and facilities expansions took place in 1972 and again in 1997, but at the cornerstone of the property remains one of the original buildings from the first farmland to remind members of the Club’s humble beginnings more than 100 years ago.
The Club has approved an extensive renovation plan for the clubhouse that spans over the next three years as well as a new irrigation system for the golf course and a full restoration of the original William Flynn holes (3, 4, and 5).
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CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
By the Numbers
Annual Rounds of Golf: 24,000
Current Golf Membership Roster: 770 (full),
35 on the waitlist to join the club
Total Revenues: $9.4M
Average Age of Membership: 56
Full-Time Employees: 58
Employees in Season: 150
Position Overview
Position Overview
The Opportunity: The Head Golf Professional at Doylestown Country Club is responsible for creating a "Premium Golf Experience” for our members and their guests. He or she must embody the highest levels of leadership, integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy to drive an outstanding service experience. The ideal Head Golf Professional will be a highly active, engaged, and visible presence with members and staff. He or she will be asked to "Own" the golf operation and ensure that the right staff is available to meet the needs of a diverse and active membership. The ideal candidate will be able to set and execute the vision for our golf program which includes a full schedule of Men's, Women's and Junior Golf programs. They must be able to set standards that deliver excellence with a focus on continuous learning and delivering incremental improvements to the programs over time. The Head Golf professional will play a key role in building relationships with every constituency within the Club’s membership, ensuring that the varying needs of the entire DCC community are met. The successful candidate will promote an exceptional golf experience and provide creative services and programs for all members and guests.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: GOLF OPERATIONS
Develop and execute events and educational programs that seek to improve existing golf events and programs at the club.
Work with the GM and all department heads to optimize the golf experience across all events and activities; communicate effectively with the MGA, and WGA chairman regarding any significant matters that need to be addressed.
Continue developing the DCC Junior Golf program
The development and execution of golf experience standards and operating policies that drive service excellence
Implement and execute first-class member communication routines
Continued focus on providing teaching services for golfers at all levels, including clinics and private lessons
General golf etiquette focused primarily on new and junior members with an emphasis on golf course care and pace of play
Playing/teaching – managing time effectively to be able to spend time with members on the golf course and on the lesson tee.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Responsible for leading the golf staff tasked with delivering a premium member experience
Excellent leadership skills – Team builder, inclusiveness, performance management, “hands-on” approach, organizational planning, delegation without micromanagement; professionalism
Confident, friendly, and outgoing style, and an effective communicator – written and verbal; must be able to relate to people at all levels
Leadership skills required to build and enhance a service focused culture
Challenge and motivate the professional staff to demonstrate their passion for the game and their critical role in driving the member experience
Lead a strong human capital program, including employee engagement, recruiting, personal development planning, training, performance management, a focus on values-based behaviors, recognition and reward practices, succession planning, etc.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Strong business acumen with P and L skills; solid experience with budgeting and forecasting including understanding and managing Key Performance Indicators
Golf shop – Deliver excellent product, environment, and overall service level of the golf shop – demo days, e-mail communication on product launches, promotions, enhanced displays, leverage new logo once available.
Preferred Attributes or Experience
Preferred Attributes or Experience
PGA Class A member in good standing.
Experience at a 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 the team and other departments.
Strong leadership skills and proven experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
Service commitment to members, guests, and fellow staff.
Proven track record running an active golf program including member tournaments and events as well as outside outings
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation:
Competitive compensation/salary and an annual performance bonus ($130,000 salary plus bonus, lesson income and shop ownership. )
Lesson Revenues
Golf Shop Operation
Benefits:
Healthcare, Medical, and Life Insurance
Paid time off and work/life balance
Participation in the Club’s 401k plan with a club match
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 23rd, 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, Doylestown Country Club - Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Timothy Pubins, Committee Chairman
Caleb Blodgett, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
Email: cblodgett@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
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