Forsyth Country Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide exemplary service to both members and guests of Forsyth Country Club. Have a service-minded attitude

• Experienced club fitter and teacher, as these are vital to success in this position. Each Assistant will work closely with the other Professional Staff to provide an extensive number of lessons and club fittings

• Serve as an ambassador of the Club by tirelessly promoting, serving, and representing Forsyth Country Club and understanding the importance of both the golf operation and the Club as a whole

• Assist the Director of Golf in the management and execution of an extensive tournament schedule

• Provide lessons to all segments of the membership, including: juniors, ladies, men, and seniors

• Assist in the training, supervision, and mentoring of the Outside Service Staff.

• Assist the Professional Staff in the implementation of all golf operation policies and procedures

• Assist the other Professional Staff in supervising and managing the total golf operation effectively and efficiently in the absence of the Director of Golf

• Maintain a professional appearance and presentation, men will be clean-shaven

• Maintain an active classification within the PGA of America. If not already a PGA Member, they will actively pursue their membership

• Work to keep personal golf game to a competitive level

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead Men’s Golf Tournament Schedule and Programming

• Delegate tasks to staff from the Director of Golf

• Leading the golf operation in the absence of the Director of Golf

• Oversee communication to membership

• Oversee tee sheet management (blocking for tournaments, frost delays, etc.)

• Scheduling for Staff

• Assist with Ladies’ Tournaments and Programming

• Attend Staff and Golf and Green Committee meetings with the Director of Golf

• Involved in the budgeting process of tournaments and golf operation

Daily Tasks:

• Monitoring and maintaining the required pace of play, working alongside the outside service staff to ensure all areas of the operation run smoothly, and managing the practice areas and bag room

• Ability to lead all aspects of tournament set-up, including scorecards, golf car tags, proximities, staging area set-up, billing charges

• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Golf Genius and Club Essential tee sheet software

• Maintain complete knowledge of the handicapping system and all pertinent handicap information

• Stays up-to-date and current on all upcoming club events

• Knowledge and application of the USGA Rules of Golf

• Minor club repair and re-gripping

• Engage, interact, and play with the membership

• Individual instruction, clinics, and club fitting

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Sufficient stamina to tolerate heat, cold, humid, and rainy outdoor conditions for several hours

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

• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, and pulling

•  Ability to lift 35-40 lbs

• Frequent repetitive motions

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Associate's degree or 4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Candidates must be Active Class "A" Members of the PGA.