Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
Palm City, Florida
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club | Palm City, Florida
Nestled along the shoreline of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River just 40 minutes north of South Florida’s Palm Beaches, residents enjoy a level of privacy and a connection to nature that is unheard of anywhere else in South Florida. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club offers just 695 residences with homeownership being a requirement of golf membership, and only 25 social memberships available at any time. The club has seen a recent increase in member engagement, with now over 300 members calling Harbour Ridge home year-round. The membership boasts a healthy golf appetite as the club plays host to roughly 58,000 rounds annually, and up to 350 rounds per day during peak season. All while incorporating a steady tournament schedule throughout the year.
ABOUT THE COURSES
ABOUT THE COURSES
River Ridge Course - The father and son team of Pete and P.B. Dye designed River Ridge with an eye toward beauty as well as “playability.” Situated among vast wetlands, it’s considered to be one of the top golf courses within Florida’s golf communities and has played host to numerous qualifying rounds for USGA Championships, including the U.S. Open. A full- scale renovation was completed in 2015 by architect, Kipp Schulties.
Golden Marsh Course - The Golden Marsh course, originally designed by Joe Lee was redesigned by Bobby Weed in 2018. It has tropical charm, swaying palms, and grand sweeping vistas at every turn. The delicate natural beauty of this course offers a more subtle challenge than its brother but still manages to provide a true test for golfers at all handicap levels.
Supplementary Property Assets: An 18,000 sq. ft. Lifestyle Center, 8 Pickleball Courts, 9 Tennis Courts.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is seeking to fill the position of Director of Golf. This position will envision, create, implement, and manage all programs and services that will promote an exceptional golf experience for members and their guests. This position reports directly to the General Manager/COO.
The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of “excellence” in a golf operation and will be capable of implementing that at Harbour Ridge. Great leadership skills, an effective communication philosophy, and productive training and mentorship programs are critical for this role. This individual must be detail-oriented in all aspects of the golf operation, effectively managing a busy tournament schedule, and fostering a successful mentorship program for up-and-coming professionals will be critical in the success of this role. This includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, and corrective management, along with the ability to hire, train, and manage the performance of all golf staff personnel, which can climb upward of 30+ employees depending on seasonal demand. This professional will be expected to continue to attract outside tournaments resulting in increased awareness and exposure for Harbour Ridge.
Additionally, this individual should maintain a high level of focus in control over golf department operational procedures and policies to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory, and resources. Overseeing and staying involved in golf instruction in conjunction with golf professional staff is crucial. This professional is expected to maintain professional relationships with all department heads including the Director of Golf Course Maintenance to ensure the club is functioning at a high level, and the golf property is maintained in excellent condition. The Director of Golf must actively participate in the Green/Golf Committee and will be responsible for creating monthly e-blasts, newsletter articles, golf calendars, the annual golf guidebook, and all other promotional material in a timely manner.
Requirements
The search committee has identified the following items as important experience, and education for a successful candidate to possess:
5+ years as a PGA Member in Good Standing – Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher level of education – Preferred
2–3 years Head Professional experience at a 36 Hole, High Volume, Private Equity Club - Preferred
Critical Skills - Keys to Success
Critical Skills - Keys to Success
Management / Organizational Skills:
Analyze and respond to problem situations in a timely, and productive manner
Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work activities in a timely, and productive manner
Submit reports in a timely manner
Maintain a professional relationship with club members
Track key performance indicators of activity and productivity
Accept and support board decisions related to the Golf Operations
Fiscal Management:
Establish and follow the approved operating budget
Assure that quality and cost standards are consistently attained
Control purchasing and costs
Monitor and assist in the development of all financial documents related to the Golf Department
Staff Supervision and Communication Skills:
Motivate, train, coach, and use progressive discipline for staff under your supervision
Assure that all employees adhere to standards and procedures in place at the club and within the golf department
Evaluate and review the performance of assigned staff in accordance with club policies
Recognize the accomplishments and strengths of staff and capitalize on their expertise
Communicate club positions/policies to staff in a professional manner
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is May 12th, 2023 at 5:00 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, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club - Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Michael Salerno, General Manager/COO
Ted Logan and Geoff Lofstead are leading the search for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact them directly.
Email: tlogan@pgahq.com or glofstead@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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