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Oradell, NJ
Head Golf Professional
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Oradell, NJ | Hackensack Golf Club was founded in 1899 and moved to its current location in 1928, with a new course designed by Charles Banks. A series of alterations made to the course over the years softened or eliminated many of Banks’ signature elements, but the Club undertook a restoration over the last 15 years intended to recapture the genius of Banks’ original design.
Club leadership has also embraced best practices for course conditioning, with significant investments in equipment and infrastructure like drainage and irrigation. Aggressive aeration and sanding of HGC’s greens have greatly improved the speed and consistency of the greens.
In recent years Hackensack has been featured in social media and other channels highlighting the course design; HGC’s 11th hole is featured on the cover of golf photographer Evan Schiller’s 2023 calendar.
Hackensack Golf Club takes its responsibility as a long-time member of the metropolitan New York and New Jersey golf community seriously. In the past 15 years alone, HGC has hosted multiple regional championships and USGA qualifiers, notably the MGA Amateur, US Amateur qualifiers, and the 2013 and 2023 NJSGA Open Championships. The NJ State Golf Association awarded the 2033 State Open to Hackensack at the close of this year’s Open.
With a full membership and waiting list, to accommodate member participation and growth HGC will start a major renovation of our locker rooms, golf service center and pro shop starting in October 2024.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Position Description: Hackensack Golf Club is in search of their next Head Golf Professional to play a critical role in guiding our Club and our outstanding Charles Banks’ designed 18-hole golf course. This individual will be following a Golf Professional with a 40-year history at HGC as he transitions to retirement. The next Head Professional will be only the 4th at HGC since 1944.
The correct candidate will have the chance to lead a club with a wonderful history in golf as well as work with a membership that values the game and understands the profession. This individual must be focused on delivering an exceptional golf and club experience to all members, their families, and guests as well as be a visionary for HGC’s golf operations and beyond. The new Head Golf Professional will be asked to take a fresh look at the operations with the aim of bringing HGC’s member experience on par with the best clubs in the country.
The ideal candidate will have a high golf IQ but must also enjoy interacting with all members and guests. Visibility, member engagement, and a desire to build and maintain member relationships will be important in this role. Additionally, the ability to relate to club leadership, fellow department heads, committees, and the Board of Directors in a respectful and diplomatic manner is a must. He/she is expected to demonstrate a passion to grow the game and advocate for continuous improvement of the Club’s golf programs, facilities, and the golf course/practice areas in order to maximize the member experience. They will also ensure the golf staff is highly trained and motivated, best-in-class operation, focused on ensuring that the Club’s goals are achieved and working as a team to accomplish our mission.
This position requires a creative professional who embraces the golf experience and culture at HGC and who, with energy, enthusiasm, and commitment, generates support from the club leadership and members.
For more information about the Club visit: HGC.org
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
Golf Rounds Played Annually: 23,000
Number of Club Employees: 150 in season
Golf Outings Hosted: 20-25
Annual Amount of Golf Lessons: $50,000
Golf Shop Size: 800sq (Golf Shop to be renovated in October 2024 to 1,400sq)
Golf Course Designer: Charles Banks (1928)
Member-Equity Owned Club - 320 Equity Members (plus other classifications)
Golf Course ranges from 5,648 to 7,011 yards
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for all daily Golf Operations and play on the course, practice facilities and the Golf Shop
Create an outstanding, hospitality-centric service experience for members and guests by promoting a positive, interactive and team-oriented service culture for all Golf employees
Deliver high-functioning, enjoyable, creative and professional club tournaments
Ensure the delivery of outstanding golf instruction, clinics, and golf development programs and empower the golf staff to continue to educate themselves in the skill of golf instruction and technology
Responsible for Golf Shop retail concessions with a goal to provide the highest level of service, presentation, and product variety in the shop. This includes but is not limited to the management of staff, supporting the purchase of all retail goods and maintaining a strong relationship with manufacturers and vendors
Utilize the latest technology in lessons, tournaments, club fitting and communication
The Head Golf Professional will, in consultation with the General Manager, oversee hiring, compensation and budgeting for the staff that fall under Golf Operations
Work closely with the Golf Committee Chair, attend all Golf Committee meetings and assist committee with tournament development, supervision, handicap monitoring and all other areas the committee requires
Lead, motivate, train and supervise all employees within the Golf Operations department including Assistant Professionals, Golf Shop attendants, Director of Outside Operations, Bag Room attendants, and Cart Maintenance staff
Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent on a daily basis, to ensure the best course/playing conditions
Develop and coordinate a strong junior golf program
Further enhance ladies, participation and programming through enjoyable golf-related activities
Assist the General Manager and Chair of Golf Committee in managing all fiscal performance for the golf operations, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and corrective management
Report financial results regularly through Golf Chair and GM (or his designee) to Club Treasurer
Execute weekly schedules and annual tournament assignments in conjunction with our Golf Committee and Director of Outside Operations as well as act on rules committee for Club events
Build strong, working relationships with fellow Department Heads
Responsible for all corporate and charitable outings, as well as the administration of the club's tournament program
Where appropriate, represent Hackensack Golf Club in local and regional golf tournaments and maintain and promote a superlative professional image with a local community and industry
Stay engaged with the NJPGA, NJSGA, MGA and other local associations and find opportunities to volunteer and give back to the game
Understand HGC’s rules and be proficient at conflict resolution
Meet directly with the Board no less than twice annually to present on progress of the golf program
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Strong experience at a high-end private facility as either a Head Golf Professional or Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Ability to create an outstanding Member Experience and embrace the unique Hackensack Club culture
Top-notch merchandising ability for members and their guests
Personal mentorship of all golf staff members
Have a creative mind to enhance all tournament programs
Utilization of technology and social media to promote the Golf Operation
High-level communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with Trackman Launch Monitors (Club owns two)
2 Indoor Golf Simulator bays available January-March, year-round bay to be added during Golf Shop renovation - October '24
Willingness to engage in the PGA Section and beyond
Class “A” PGA Professional
Well-versed in the USGA Rules of Golf
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club provides a high-level competitive salary to the next Head Golf Professional commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Golf Shop ownership following the 2024 golf season
100% of Lessons
Benefits package includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings
Life Insurance
Paid-Time off & Holiday Pay
401k with Employer Match
Other Benefits:
PGA Dues Reimbursement
Continuing Education Reimbursement
PGA Show Attendance Reimbursement
Tournament Participation Reimbursement
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is October 13, 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, Hackensack Golf Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Norm Forsyth | General Manager | Hackensack Golf Club
Joe Doughty, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: jdoughty@pgahq.com
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