Indian Hills Country Club
General Manager
ABOUT THE CLUB
Bowling Green, KY| In 1956, the sixteen founding members of Indian Hills acquired land on the east side of Bowling Green, Kentucky overlooking Barren River. The land was previously an orchard and farm. Their foresight in choosing this location places Indian Hills conveniently between I-65 and downtown. The location has made Indian Hills the most accessible club in Bowling Green.
The members wanted to form a club with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in which you immediately felt at home. The members decided to build a nine-hole golf course with the hopes of acquiring enough members to support the construction of a swimming pool.
In the early days of the Club, a small farmhouse located in the area between #10 green and #12 green (originally #16 and #18) and the driving range served as the clubhouse. An early application/pamphlet for membership mentioned hiking, picnicking and “dancing under the stars.”
Our long-term members and their children remember meeting in the afternoons with their wheelbarrows and buckets to pick up the burr rock that covered the fairways. The process was repeated when the second nine holes were finished in the 1960’s. Indian artifacts have been found during each phase of the course’s development.
Although it was a nine-hole golf course until the mid-sixties, Golf Course Architect William B. Langford designed the existing 18-hole layout in 1956 when the club was formed. Naturally rolling hills and tree-lined fairways make Indian Hills a tough, but enjoyable day of golf. With the sloped fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and elevation differences, Indian Hills provides a challenge every round. Indian Hills has been slated to host all four of the Kentucky Golf Associations Major championships in the next ten years. This will begin with the most prestigious amateur event the Kentucky State Amateur in 2022 and will be followed by the 2025 Kentucky Mid-Amateur, the 2028 KGA Match Play Championship, and the 2030 Kentucky Senior Amateur Championship.
The club experienced a fire in late 2019 that destroyed the clubhouse. Indian Hills is currently in the process of building the new clubhouse and that is scheduled to be completed in October of 2021. The new clubhouse will feature a men’s locker room and card room and a women’s locker room and card room, along with a bar area, dining space, men’s and women’s saunas, golf shop, bag room, two patios (one behind the bar and one between the pool and dining room), and a fitness gym.
Indian Hills has an active membership of 406 total members and 314 golfing members who combined with outside play average roughly 18,000-20,000 rounds per year. The club hosts 8-10 charity/corporate golf events per year as well as 8-10 weddings and banquets per year. The membership enjoys 18-22 member golf events and 17 social events throughout the year. Indian Hills also features weekly events such as Trivia, Bingo, and special dining experiences throughout the year. The main golfing season is April through October.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The General Manager; manages all aspects of the club. Coordinates and administers the club’s policies, as defined by the Board of Directors. Develops operating policies and procedures and directs the work of all department managers. Ensures maximum member and guest satisfaction;
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensures all Human Resources procedures and policies are followed by management staff
Maintains and increases membership sales as necessary
Develops, maintains and administers a sound organizational plan and initiates improvements as necessary
Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals and expenses as well as generating various (weekly, monthly, etc.) business volume forecasts
Monitors monthly and other financial reports/statements on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for the facility and takes effective corrective action when necessary
Maintains membership with the PGA and CMAA and other professional associations. Attends workshops and meetings to keep abreast of current information and developments
Oversees the care and maintenance of all the facility’s physical assets and each individual facility
Coordinates marketing programs to promote the facility’s services to potential customers
Ensures the highest standards for food and beverage service on property
Implements policies and procedures for multiple departments, including compliance of all company standards relating to quality of products and services
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Directly manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Head Professional, Golf Course Superintendent, Membership Director, Food and Beverage Director, etc.…
Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Experience in all aspects of club operations
Strong/visible leader
High level of honesty, integrity, transparency
Excellent communicator
Ability to relate to membership
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | To be considered for the position of General Manager, the following qualifications are required:
The successful candidate will have experience and demonstrated achievement in the managerial and technical skills necessary to maintain and enhance the performance of the club’s operations.
Must have experience working at a private country club.
A proven track record of strong budgetary and operational management skills with significant experience in recruiting, and staffing and training.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Experienced in written and oral business communications.
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or equivalent experience preferred.
PGA Certified in Executive Management or CCM Certification preferred.
JOB STRUCTURE
JOB TITLE | General Manager
Compensation Package| The base salary will be $100,000-$125,000 with total anticipated compensation up to $150,000 annually.
Additionally, the package contains a medical insurance stipend, vacation allowance, family membership to the facility, education allowance, and professional association dues paid for.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is December 4, 2020
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, Indian Hills Country Club"
When applying, your "Resume Materials" should include a cover letter addressed to Mr. Matt Malloy, Search Committee Chair, a resume and references in one (1) PDF document.
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Keith Fisher, Certified PGA Professional is the lead Career Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
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