Fort Lauderdale Country Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide a clear vision of the Fort Lauderdale CC experience, involving the golf staff as well as managers from other departments.

• Prepare and consistently review the business plan for golf operations.

• Prepare a monthly written report for the General Manager and board, and participate in weekly executive team meetings.

• Annually produce a Book of Golf that informs membership of rules, staff specialties, golf tournaments, clinics, and seasonal calendar.

• Design and deliver a comprehensive tournament program.

• Develop budgets and manage assets to meet both financial goals and the all-encompassing exceptional golf experience.

• Oversee the care and maintenance of all physical assets, inventory, and resources of golf.

• Oversee the annual approved golf club capital projects.

• Oversee retail operations with significant coordination with the Club’s Retail Manager.

• Oversee, promote, and coordinate the teaching and instruction programs in conjunction with the golf instructional staff.

• Coordinate with Food & Beverage management to ensure the ultimate golf experience.

• Recruit, train, and retain professional staff to deliver on key objectives.

• Recruitment, training, and retention of hourly staff and intern programs.

• Ensure qualified PGA professionals are available and proactively engage with members and outside golf rounds.

• Promote and develop in-house training.

• Prepare capital expense proposals for budgeting.

• Stimulate innovation and new ideas.

• Consistently work with the Director of Agronomy and course superintendents to ensure golf courses are meeting expectations.

• Coordinate and lead the golf committees for input on improving the golf program.

• Maintain open lines of communication and coordination between the golf service staff and golf maintenance staff, working together to ensure the highest level of golf experience.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• An experienced golf professional who will display the professionalism expected in the finest of private clubs.

• Attention to detail in an upscale environment, about cleanliness, and everything in working order.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate team-building experience.

• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.

• Use a hands-on approach to management.

• Experience in training and cross-training employees.

• Experience in curating and delivering high-quality, on-brand events and tournaments.

• Proficiency in developing and managing golf course operation budgets.

Educational Requirements and Certifications:

• PGA Member and a college degree or equivalent in experience. 

Previous Experience Required:

• 5-10 years of experience as a PGA professional, having served as Director of Golf or Head Professional at a private club