Indio, CA | Heritage Palms Golf Club is located in Indio, just south of Palm Springs, and on the border of LaQuinta and Bermuda Dunes. This 18-hole championship Arthur Hills-designed course is 6,698 yards of pure golfing pleasure. The par 72 course is rated 71.9 with a slope rating of 127. The club features an expansive clubhouse with a Pro Shop, practice facility, and restaurant. The course is further highlighted by four large lakes, plenty of greenside bunkers, and beautiful putting surfaces.
Course Access: Semi-Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 42,000
Gross Revenue: $9,000,00
Golf Shop Sales: $225,000
Number of Club Owned Carts: 55
Average Member Age: 71
Annual Member Fee: $6,025, includes cart trail fee
POS System: Jonas
Tournament Management System: Golf Genius
Tee Time Reservation System: Chelsea
Golf Staff Members Supervised: 13
Title: Head Golf Professional
Supervises: Assistant Professionals, Golf Shop Service Staff, Outside Golf Services
Position Description: As a member of the golf management team, the Head Golf Professional is responsible for the overall management of the golf operation while working cooperatively with other departments.
Golf Operations Management
Oversees the reservation system, starting, monitoring, and pace of play.
Track and verify all players and guests, green fees, golf carts, club care, handicap fees, and other charges necessary, and facilitate accurate accounting and recordkeeping.
Oversee golf cart fleet while ensuring proper recordkeeping.
Develop and manage innovative tournament program, group outings, and leagues that service all customer segments.
Oversee operations of a well-managed practice facility.
Play golf with a variety of members and/or guests as time permits.
Administer the rules of golf and educate staff. Promote and provide rules of golf clinics to the residents.
Develop, maintain, update, and utilize customer database.
Retail Management
Oversee retail merchandise in step with the mission of the golf operation and facility.
Maintain profitable golf merchandising operation.
Oversee the development of buying plans and all golf-related purchasing.
Supervise physical inventories, and present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories.
Assist in the development of necessary systems utilizing POS to safeguard inventories.
Supervise and train all golf shop staff to maximize sales opportunities.
Maintain orderly appearance in and around the golf shop.
Conduct accurate and timely inventory counts.
Golf Administration:
Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise all golf department staff.
Maintain accurate payroll records.
Attend staff meetings, and schedule meetings with your team.
Maintain safety standards and safety equipment within OSHA requirements.
Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational, and promotional materials.
Maintains and updates daily work order system.
Business and Financial
Responsible for the financial and operational performance of the golf shop operations and golf services.
Ensure all financial goals and objectives are being achieved.
Assist in the development of the budget, forecasting, and review of all golf operation revenues and expenses, on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Ensures systems controls are in place to safeguard assets, revenues, and resources.
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification.
Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations.
Fundamental supervisory practices and principals.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Self-motivated with a desire to promote and market.
Service and customer-focused attitude.
Experience in written and oral communication.
Maintain and promote a positive professional image within our community.
Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing and business trends.
Maintain credible golf games and remain current on teaching innovations.
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Base Salary of $105,000 + $10,000 bonus potential
An attractive benefits package is included
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is January 24, 2025 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, Heritage Palms Golf Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Joe Furlow | General Manager | Heritage Palms Golf Club
Ken Ferrell, PGA, and Michael Gainey, PGA are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: kferrell@pgahq.com
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