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Newton, NJ
General Manager / Head Golf Professional
ABOUT NEWTON COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT NEWTON COUNTRY CLUB
Newton, NJ | In 1916, a group of forward-thinking men met in downtown Newton, NJ to discuss the acquisition of Knox Farm to create a golf and country club. In 1917, a 9-hole course was opened on the former Knox farm property and the Club was named the Sussex County Country Club. In 1945, upon reopening after its closing during World War II, the Club was renamed the Newton Country Club.
Along the way, many improvements and expansions have evolved Newton Country Club into what it is today. In 1922 the putting green was added adjacent to the Golf Shop, in the 1950s the clubhouse was expanded to include a grill room and bar, in 1969 a major expansion and renovation project was led by William Gordon of the American Society of Golf course Architects, with the assistance of Donald Ross, Devereux Emmet and William Flynn, Newton Country Club became an 18-hole course. The design preserved Newton as a “walkers’ course”, and it wasn’t until the mid-1970s that the Club added a fleet of gas-powered golf carts. Soon to be replaced by the much more pleasant electric carts.
Newton has a history of long-term leadership and professional employees. Newton’s former Head Golf Professional, Robin Kohberger, joined Newton in 1987 and retired in 2022 after 36 years of service. Robin introduced the club to the Pro-Am and enjoyed hosting Newton’s members at Pro-Am’s throughout the golf season. Also under the leadership of Superintendent, Les Carpenter, who joined Newton in the 1980’s and stayed until 2018, Newton was awarded the status of Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, a distinction that very few Golf Clubs have earned.
Newton is a very active Club, sporting a very active Ladies Golf Association, which conducts leagues on Thursdays and puts forth teams that compete with other northern NJ Golf Clubs. The Ladies Member/Guests are always well attended as are their group lessons on Friday evenings. We also hold Men’s two-man leagues on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Newton is the “home course” to both Newton High School and Pope John High School and we have a Youth Membership, (age 13-21) which is limited to 25 members and is often wait-listed.
Newton Country Club is a great place to play, to visit, and to work.
NEWTON COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS
NEWTON COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS
Age of Club: 108
Membership size: 314 Golf Memberships, 22 Social Memberships
Initiation Fee: $1,000
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Annual Gross Volume: $2.6m
Annual F&B Sales: $794k
Number of staff: Full-time: 6 / Part-time: 30
Dining Facilities: 120 Person Dining Room, 50 person Grill Room, and outdoor patio seating
GOLF OPERATIONS BREAKDOWN
GOLF OPERATIONS BREAKDOWN
Annual number of Golf Rounds: 11,500
Annual number of Member golf events hosted: Tournaments every weekend plus Club Championships by flight, Men’s & Ladies Presidents Cup, Member-Member Championship, Couples Championships, and several Member-Guest Tournaments
Annual number of outside golf events hosted: 7
Course Features:
18 Hole Golf Course
Golf Club Storage, Cleaning, & Repair Service
Full Golf Shop Facilities
Halfway House for Mid-Round Refreshments
52 Golf Carts
Programming:
Junior Golf
Tuesday & Thursday Night Men’s Golf League
9 & 18 Hole Ladies Golf Leagues
Couples Golf Events
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Provide a high level of consistent proactive service to all members and guests
Be an exemplary role model and leader
Managing a quality merchandising program with member services and financial goals equally balanced
Oversee all daily golf operations
Oversee the hiring, training and mentorship of all Golf and F&B hires
Develop and be involved in building, promoting, and maintaining multiple categories of golfing programs for juniors, seniors, women, beginners, etc
Play golf with members of all skill levels and provide opportunities for assistant golf professionals to do so as well
Promoting a positive, fun interactive, and team-oriented service culture for all employees
Promote empowerment and accountability of team members
Provide attentive, timely, and appropriate response(s) to committee(s), board, fellow management, and members at all times
Interpret and enforce the USGA Rules of Golf
Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws regarding safety, health, and employment regulations
Maintain high standards in appearance and actions of self and team at all times
Enforce club policies and by-laws when necessary with professionalism and discretion
Developing, maintaining, and promoting a management philosophy that culminates in member satisfaction and employee engagement, while consistently achieving the Club’s annual and long-term financial and strategic plans
Establishing membership marketing initiatives to maintain and expand the Club’s membership and increase annual operating revenues
Providing members with a range of family, social, recreational, and athletic experiences and programs that consistently meet and exceed member expectations
Develop and oversee successful banquet and private outing events that provide positive financial support for the Club’s operations
Providing visible club leadership to members and staff; actively communicating a commitment to the Club’s mission to be the finest family-oriented country club in the area
Developing an annual operating plan and long-term financial and strategic plans that ensure the financial and operating viability of the Club
Monitoring both formal and informal member feedback through member interaction, regular surveys and communication mechanisms and incorporating that feedback into Club operations and the planning process
Representing the Club to external stakeholders
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Ability to grow membership and engagement
Experience in F&B Operations (growth and stability)
Knowledge on leading Capital Improvement Projects during the next four years
Current and high-level Merchandising ability
A proven track record to build and develop a team atmosphere with Staff
A keen mindset to understand membership needs
Relationship building with members, staff and the Board of Directors (in particular to Create a Long-Term Strategic Plan)
Strong Leadership Capabilities
Detailed oriented to annual budgets and Club forecasting
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Additional income from lessons, clinics, and club repair
Lesson income is not guaranteed and is dependent upon individual performance
Golf Shop Concession Ownership
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Insurance after 90 days per club policy
401k, employee contributions only, after 6 months of employment
Vacation / PTO per club policy
Meals on Duty
Allowances for:
Clothing
Continuing Education
PGA or Association Dues
PGA Merchandise Show Travel and Expenses
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 3, 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, Newton Country Club, General Manager / Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Paul McEvoy | Vice President | Newton Country 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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