Indian Hills Country Club
Mission Hills, KS
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ABOUT THE FACILITY
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Mission Hills, Kansas | Indian Hills Country Club, located in the heart of picturesque Mission Hills, Kansas, offers lush greens that challenge the best, along with a variety of recreational and clubhouse amenities. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1927, Indian Hills' Golf Course has played host to more than 50 USGA and State Amateur qualifying events. Indian Hills hosted the 53rd U.S. Girls' Junior Championship in 2001, the first USGA conducted championship held at any club in Kansas City in over 40 years and won by LPGA star Nicole Perrot. Indian Hills has also been the host site for The Watson Challenge in 2012 and 2022. TWC is hosted by Kansas City native and World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson to identify the best golfer in Kansas City. It is a prestigious event that the region’s top professional and amateur players vie to qualify for each season.
In addition to championship golf, Indian Hills Country Club enjoys a vibrant culture with many families having multiple generations among the members of the club. Friday evenings at Tilly 19 are a community affair with members gathering with friends old and new to enjoy a fine cocktail outdoors and watch a game or watch fellow club members finish their rounds on the 18th hole.
The club’s mission is to be a private, member-owned, full-service club dedicated to providing its members, their families and guests with high quality, relevant programs, services, and facilities while recognizing the club’s heritage, cultivating friendships, valuing family life and fostering a culture of courtesy all in a fiscally responsible manner.
Indian Hills has been on the cutting edge of club services throughout its history. A complete clubhouse and Golf Shop renovation took place in 2007 and 2008 and positioned the club with cutting edge, state-of-the-art facilities. The addition of The Tilly 19 food and bar area near the 18th green added a casual dining outlet that fosters a great culture among the members. A long-range master plan is currently under development and will include new irrigation systems, greens renovation, and other course improvements.
The current Director of Golf, Michael Ricket, PGA, has been with the club for over 40 years. The club enjoys a reputation for having long-time staff members in every department and seeks to create deep and lasting relationships.
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
Initiation Fee: $70,000
Annual Member Dues: $14,400
Number of Members: 500 golf, 90 social
Average Age of Membership: 53
Rounds: 22,500 (exclusive of COVID years)
Member Events: 16 men’s, 35 women’s, 5 mixed, 12 junior, 8 other
Outside Events: 2 (PGA Section event and USGA qualifier)
Annual Gross Revenue: $12M
Annual Golf Revenue: $1.18M
Merchandise Sales: $530,000
Merchandise Net Profit: $130,000 ($400,000 COGS)
Lessons: 1200+ among 6 professionals
Total Lesson Revenue: $160,000+
Lesson Rates: $120/hour - PGA Director of Golf and PGA Teaching Professional; $100/hour PGA Head Professional and PGA Class A Assistant Professionals; $80/hour PGA Class B Associate Professionals
Junior Golf Programs: Operation 36 model with 150-160 participating
Leagues: Men’s (100 players), Women’s 18 Hole (70 players), Women’s 9 Hole (40 players), Women’s 4 Hole (25 players)
Employees: 7 full-time year-round and 21 seasonal
Carts: 60 club-owned
Guest Fee: $125
Caddie Program: Yes
Dining Outlets: 8
Notable Former Staff Members: Tyler Dunn, PGA (Head Golf Professional/Blue Hills CC), Steve McMillen, PGA (Executive Director/North Florida PGA), Garrett Walker, PGA (Director of Instruction/St. Andrews GC), Kyle Capps, PGA (Head Golf Professional/Hallbrook CC), Eric Still, Assistant Golf Professional/Director of Events at Atlanta Athletic Club.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Indian Hills CC is seeking a Head Golf Professional to assist in all golf related aspects at Indian Hills Country Club. This individual must have strong interpersonal skills and will be responsible for the oversight and management of the daily golf operations. This position will also require strong leadership, management, and communication skills. These skills are critical to our goals of supporting a strong work environment with positive morale between staff members and superior performance and service to our members and guests. This person will also be asked to play golf with members of all skill levels, depending upon member activities.
We strive to create a good work/life balance and therefore the Head Golf Professional will work 5 days per week, with the exception, when hosting larger club events in season. Also, the successful applicant will have the ability to use PTO in season and will have occasional weekend days off in-season. Hours will be reduced further in the off-season. The club is closed on Mondays which will allow for PGA members to play in section events. The successful candidate will also have the ability to teach and play during working hours as the work schedule allows.
Reports To: Director of Golf
Collaborates With: Superintendent, General Manager, Food & Beverage
Supervises: PGA Assistant and PGA Associate professionals, Outside Services, Caddies
Currently plan to be available at PGA Show for interviews.
Start Date: as soon as possible
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote and support all club related activities and programs
Communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written formats.
Maintain a Professional Image, On and Off Club Property
Excellent Customer Service Skills are Priority
Opening and Closing Procedures of Golf Shop
Assist with Tournament Operations (Men, Ladies, Mixed)
Merchandising with Club Essentials Software
Ability and willingness to present professionalism
Communication between other departments
Take accurate daily records
Honesty and integrity
KEYS TO SUCCESS
KEYS TO SUCCESS
The Head Golf Professional will provide a culture of high-end customer service for all members and guests.
The Head Golf Professional will possess exceptional communication skills both internally with staff and externally with members and other key partners.
THe Head Golf Professional will have the ability to oversee and manage inside and outside golf operations; implement IHCC policies and procedures relative to golf operations; hire staff, train, develop, and mentor a high-functioning staff to provide a warm and welcoming experience for members and guests from the moment they arrive on property.
The Head Golf Professional will be able to assist in preparing and monitoring budgets; oversee successful tournament operations and Junior Golf Programming.
The Head Golf Professional will have a high level of organization and attention to detail.
The Head Golf Professional will assist the Director of Golf in preparing the Annual Golf Operations budget and possess the ability to monitor and maintain financial responsibility for goals established by the Club’s leadership.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Class A PGA Member preferred
Preferred private club experience
Proficient in Golf Genius Software, Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher, Club Essentials Starting Times & POS Systems
Advanced organizational and communication skills
Enthusiasm for customer service
Driven to implement current customer service protocols
Club-Fitting
Teaching
Caddy Program
Strong playing skills and a desire to play with Members and compete when appropriate.
Strong desire to become a PGA Head Golf Professional or PGA Director of Golf
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Total Anticipated Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000
Head Golf Professional will receive 90% of lesson revenue. A Holiday Bonus is usually part of the compensation at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Additional Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
401K (Employer Contributes)
Meal Plan
PGA Dues
Educational Allowance
Staff Uniform Clothing Allowance
5 Day Work Week (except week of 3 Day Member-Guest, and a few other events)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is January 30, 2023
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, Indian Hills Country Club I Head Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Michael Ricket, PGA - Director of Golf
Jacque Madison, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact her directly.
Phone: (612) 852-4910
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
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