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Indian Wells, CA
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB
Indian Wells, CA | Rich in history and tradition, Eldorado Country Club is the premier private member-owned country club in the desert. The Club’s dramatic setting – a picturesque cove at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells, California serves as the ideal backdrop to all Club activities. Since 1957, Eldorado members have enjoyed world-class facilities, camaraderie, and impeccable service.
Eldorado was founded in the late 1950s and has transformed into one of America’s great social and sporting facilities. The founders chose a unique site, an almost windless cove sheltered in the foothills east of Palm Springs. The course and clubhouse were finished just in time to host the Ryder Cup matches in 1959. That same year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower (who preferred to be called “General” by members) first visited Eldorado. He and Mrs. Eisenhower maintained a winter home on the 11th fairway.
The Ryder Cup and the Eisenhower Years are but two moments in time that contribute to a sense of pride and heritage that is ingrained in the Eldorado experience. While Eldorado has counted five United States Presidents among its membership, all members of Eldorado contribute to the Club’s unique culture and social fabric. Current members represent 39 states, three Canadian provinces, Europe, and Asia and membership is strictly by invitation only. Both members and staff pride themselves on living up to the Club’s tagline – “Our membership is the difference.”
Over the past twenty-five years, the Club has invested over $75 million in various capital programs. Most recently, the Club is developing a new state-of-the-art 21,000 sq. ft. Spa & Fitness complex including 2 swimming pools, a café adjacent to the driving range, bocce courts, treatment rooms, retail, and a salon. The original golf course was designed by Lawrence Hughes, an apprentice of the legendary Donald Ross. In 2003, the membership turned to America’s premier golf course architect, Tom Fazio, for a complete golf course renovation. In addition to the excellence of its athletic facilities and its extraordinary Tom Fazio golf course, the Club is committed to providing unparalleled dining offerings. Superb cuisine is featured in the clubhouse dining venues where members and guests enjoy an extraordinary view of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: General Manager
Position Description: The Eldorado Head Golf Professional will oversee golf operations including daily play, golf groups, tournaments, rules, tee sheet activity, range operations, outside operations, cart maintenance, and assist in supervision of Locker Room operations.
Golf Department Staff: Eldorado’s golf operation is currently led by Terry Beardsley, a forty-year veteran of the PGA. Mr. Beardsley has spent the last twenty-seven years of his professional career as Head Professional at Eldorado from where he soon plans to retire. In his career, Terry has seen more than a dozen assistant Pros move on to new clubs as Head Professionals or Directors of Golf. We expect that the selected candidate for this posting will be onboarded with Mr. Beardsley’s assistance until his final retirement date of May 30, 2025. Currently supporting the Head Professional are three Assistant Professionals and a part-time Teaching Professional. All professional staff work together on various programs and day-to-day operations. Outside services consist of a dozen long-term veterans.
Proshop: Depending on the successful candidate’s experience, the Club is open to discussion regarding Proshop ownership; whether it is Club-owned, Pro-owned, or a hybrid approach.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate Pro staff, golf cart maintenance personnel, Proshop personnel, and outside services personnel.
Create a member service-oriented environment that promotes the game of golf and meets the needs of the members. Ensure and provide a high level of customer service to a “Gold Standard.”
Ensure that the Proshop, cart staging area, driving range, and cart storage area are always clean, pleasing to the eye, and impeccable in presentation and appearance.
Prepare annual and monthly budgets for golf operations: take corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
Schedule staff hours to ensure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained; periodically check timecards for adherence to posted schedules.
Prepare, implement, and oversee the Club’s golf tournament program and weekly events.
Use of Jonas POS software for billing of Golf Shop merchandise and Foretees software for recording golf rounds.
Play golf with members of all skill levels to generate enthusiasm.
Provide for the collection and issuance of all prizes associated with all competitions.
Communicate with the Superintendent and Head Chef regarding tournament requirements and scheduling to ensure timely collaboration.
Provide golf instruction through lessons and clinics to membership and guests.
Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational and promotional materials.
Ability to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business demands. Maintain a visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
Under the direction of the golf committee, implement and administer a system of governing the start of play, the pace of play, and the handicap system.
Attend all staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings.
Attend national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and enhance the quality and image of the Club.
Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by the General Manager.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Must be a PGA member
College degree preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the key objectives of the position
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:
Salary - Negotiable
100% Lesson/Clinic revenues
Benefits:
401K
Vacation
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
PGA dues/education
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is June 23, 2024
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, Eldorado Country Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Mark Miller, CCM | Eldorado Country Club | General Manager/COO
Ed Winiecki, PGA, CCM, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: ewiniecki@pgahq.com
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