Great River Golf Club
Milford, Connecticut
PGA Head Golf Professional
Embedded Files
ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
Milford, CT | Built along the banks of the Housatonic River, Great River Golf Club is a championship-style, Tommy Fazio-designed 18-hole golfing destination offering a first-class experience for golfers of all abilities. Great River Golf Club is an 18-hole semi-private owned by Sacred Heart University. Club has 315 memberships and does on average 25,000 rounds, 90% of rounds are from members.
Home of the SHU men’s & women’s D1 golf teams, the course is one of the toughest in the state and is continuously ranked one of the best in the state. The club has a 2,000 sq. ft. golf shop, 20 bay practice range, a short game area, a putting green, and two indoor hitting bays.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking professional that has a vision for the future of golf as we market to the next generation of golfers. Great River is all about great service. The ideal candidate has a track record of high-level customer-focused service resulting in a positive experience for members and guests.
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Ability to secure high levels of membership satisfaction
Ability to train and develop staff members in an effort to promote them to jobs of greater responsibility internally or at other clubs
Ability to develop and maintain, and consistently enforce, high standards of conduct, performance, and standard operating procedures
Design/develop and implement goals and objectives that drive the Club’s strategic plan
Ability to effectively communicate with all staff, not just in golf operations, but in all departments, recognizing that golf operations influence on the property as a whole
Being consistently innovative with programming, and ensuring the same level of engagement from the golf team in his or her absence.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide quality leadership and a positive and engaging style; be a real people person and communicate openly and freely with members and staff
Work closely with the General Manager/COO to define and perpetuate the finest golf experience in the northeast that meets the high expectations of the Club’s total membership and our guest
Maintain a professional appearance and a respectful, integrity-based style in all interactions with staff and membership
Lead and manage the overall golf program, recognizing the tremendous opportunity to grow the game
Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and other key departments in coordinating schedules and demonstrating a strong team player leadership role
Be ambitious and motivated; provide an energy and enthusiasm for both the Club and the game of golf
Be responsible for all golf operations including merchandising/golf shop, bag room, cart barns, starter, practice facilities, etc.
Recruit, hire, train and develop the professional golf staff and all employees within the golf operation
Manage fiscal responsibilities for all golf areas including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and corrective management
Oversee all operational policies, procedures, controls, and fee structures to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory, and resources
Represent the golf department at club meetings and information sessions
Maintain and promote a superlative professional image within the community and golf world
Must be an organized, competent, respected manager and possess outstanding customer service skills
Must be able to perform all physical requirements of a Head Golf Professional including the ability and confidence to play golf with members and in various club events
Must have good computer skills and be proficient in golf operations software, including but not limited to: Jonas, handicap systems, POS, word processing, tournament programs
Maintain the ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports
Establish, maintain and execute golf events meeting the high standards members expect within the competitive framework as established by the Golf Committee
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION
Knowledgeable in best practices in top performing and high member satisfaction operations across the country
A verifiably unblemished career track that demonstrates a record of tenure and commitment to previous employers, where career moves were for enhancement of skills and experiences as opposed to unplanned career changes
Pursue Perfection of Total Quality Management
A high level of golf playing ability
Verifiable ability to attract, hire, train, develop and lead a high performing team of professionals while setting and maintaining standards of performance appropriate to a highly respected, traditional country club
Exceptionally strong communication skills with staff and members, creating an open exchange environment to elevate the golf operations forward in a consistently positive, passionate manner
An accomplished PGA professional with a proven track record of providing premier services in a dynamic membership environment
A strong team leader focused on two-way communication with all team members
An interactive individual committed to engaging members at every opportunity to develop high levels of member satisfaction
A team builder who has a history of attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining a high-performance team of professionals to propel the operation forward
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Class A PGA Member in Good Standing
Head Professional experience is preferred, but well-prepared assistant professionals may be considered
COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION
Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
Total Anticipated Compensation: Approximately $90,000
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Medical/Dental
Tuition reimbursement for employee and family at SHU
PGA Dues, education, and travel allowance
Staff equipment
Paid time off
Flexible schedule/work-life balance
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is November 11th, 2022
Combine your cover letter, resume and any additional materials into one (1) PDF file and attach the document below. Please use the following file naming convention: "Last Name, First Name, Great River Golf Club Head Professional"
When applying, your "Resume Materials" should include a cover letter addressed to - Mr. Jason Loomis, PGA - General Manager
David Wilson, PGA and Caleb Blodgett, PGA are the lead Career Consultants for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact David or Caleb directly.
Email: dwilson@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
To serve as the most trusted professional resource for employers seeking experts to lead an organization in the golf and hospitality industry, and support their future success by serving as lifelong partners.
Page updated
Report abuse