Oahu Country Club
Honolulu, HI
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ABOUT OAHU COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT OAHU COUNTRY CLUB
Located just ten minutes from downtown Honolulu, Oahu Country Club is one of Hawaii's first and most prestigious member-only golf clubs. Hidden behind the tranquil mists of Nu'uanu valley and beset on all sides with towering and majestic green mountain faces, the property upon which the Club sits, otherwise known as Waolani, or "heavenly wilderness," traces its history of ownership back to Hawaiian Royalty under King Kamehameha III. Approximately four-hundred feet above sea level, the Club offers members and guests alike breathtaking views of the Honolulu skyline and Pacific Ocean unlike any other.
At the turn of the twentieth century, the island of Oahu was home to only three golf courses: Moanalua Golf Club (est. 1898), the Haleiwa Hotel Course (est. 1899), and the Manoa Golf Club (est. 1904). But as commerce and travel to the islands increased, so too did the demand for lifestyle activities: namely, golf. Popular for its convenient location, the Manoa Golf Club was the only course in Honolulu at the time — however, in an unfortunate turn of events, the course was closed to make way for housing development. With no golf presence inside city limits, the mantle as Honolulu's premier golf club remained vacant.
Upon his arrival in 1898, an enterprising young attorney named Wade Warren Thayer opened a law practice in Honolulu. Born in Michigan to a prominent American family with roots to Sussex, England, Thayer's sense of golf tradition inspired him as one of many who wished to see golf thrive in Hawaii. Observing what led to the closure of Manoa Golf Club, Thayer reasoned that the only way to ensure the perpetuity of the course was to purchase the land upon which it would permanently reside
Originally demarcated by King Kamehameha III and conveyed to Dr. Thomas Rooke in 1849, the parcel of land known as Waolani, a 380-acre sprawl located in the mountains of Nu’uanu Valley, would eventually be inherited by Queen Emma, the Rooke family’s adopted daughter and dowager Queen of Hawaii, who regularly spent summers at the family’s property (the historic site now known as the Queen Emma Summer Palace). Nearly a decade and a half after the Queen’s passing, The Supreme Court of the Territory of Hawai’i decided in accordance with Dr. Rooke’s will to cede the property to Cresswell C.K. Rooke, who resided in England and was next in line to inherit the property. Ownership of the property eventually fell upon Rooke’s wife, Mary, following his death.
Today, Oahu Country Club is home to hundreds of members from all walks of life, many of whom share the same entrepreneurial spirit and love for the game of golf. Oahu Country Club remains the only private golf club in Hawaii to own the land to its property outright, ensuring that Thayer’s legacy lives on.
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Position Description:
The Head Golf Professional promotes the game of golf through operational structure and programming that provides a "first class" environment for Members and guests. They develop all golf operations department budget, including forecasts, to see that all financial goals are met. The benchmark for success is growth in Member usage and revenues, reduction in Member attrition and the high-quality standards for service, production, cleanliness, and safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plan, promote and direct all golf activities in a first-class manner.
Present a professional and positive image of the Club while promoting and managing all golf-related activities. Responsible for ensuring that all members and their guests have an exceptional golfing experience.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of golf operations; manage the day-to-day personnel function; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Club’s polices and applicable laws.
Prepare annual and monthly budget and operating plan for golf operations; identify and present other options that will increase revenue or reduce costs while maintaining the highest quality programs and services possible for the members; take corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
Meet regularly with the General Manager to ensure smooth communication and effective cooperation with other Club Departments.
Administer, interpret, and enforce all club rules and policies that govern the use of the course, golf carts, and other golf-related facilities.
Work closely with the Course Superintendent on maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
Regularly coordinate with the Golf Committee to implement and administer a system governing the start of play and the handicap system.
Work in a collaborative manner with the Director of Membership to initiate and maintain a new member golf orientation and engagement process and update on a regular basis.
Create and enforce in a consistent manner all of the Club’s bylaws, rules and regulations governing the use of the golf course, golf carts, and other golf facilities.
Oversee club tournaments and related events.
Be open and interested in members’ suggestions, resolving issues as they arise, including presentation of more difficult issues and possible solutions to the General Manager.
Operate and maintain a reputable golf shop and practice facility that features a range of quality merchandise and services reflective of members’ needs; oversee the ordering of and/or may order merchandise for golf shop and provides the best selection possible within the constraints of inventory and quality limits in adherence with Club standards.
Provide competent golf instruction and supervise teaching staff; provide age- and skill appropriate golf lessons to members and their guests; design and conduct golf clinics for all skill levels.
Research and recommend the incorporation of new technologies into golf development programs.
Enthusiastically promote golf and golfing activities with a high level of service; play golf with members of all skill-levels to generate enthusiasm.
Be visible and engaging in the Pro Shop and on the Golf Course to all members.
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Supervise the rental and use of golf carts and maintenance of such equipment.
Supervise proper charging to member’s accounts for the collection of fees from guests, green fees, cart fees, merchandise, and services.
Attend national and regional conferences, meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance quality and image of the Club.
Represent the Club in professional golf activities in a reputable, professional manner; participate in public relations efforts in and around the Club and community.
Ensure protection of Club assets within areas of responsibility.
Ensure the maintenance of professional housekeeping standards.
Uphold the PGA Code of Ethics.
Always support safe work habits and a safe working environment.
Safeguard and maintain the inventory of all merchandise within the costs as established by the Board approved budget.
Recruit, interview and make recommendations to the Human Resources department to hire all golf employees.
Recommend and supervise the purchase, lease, installation and maintenance of golf carts and improvements including, but not limited to, golf shop, driving range, practice areas, and cart staging areas.
Assist the Long-Range Planning Committee with its long-range plan for improvements to the facilities and projections for financial and membership needs.
Perform other duties as directed.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PGA Class A member in good standing.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced working knowledge of various computer software programs, including MS Office Programs, GHIN, online communication platforms, social media and Northstar.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, and graphs).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PGA Class A, Valid Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient and safe work practices.
Provides for, develops, trains, and maintains a professional work force.
Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
Attend all staff, management, Golf Committee, and other applicable meetings.
Achieve department goals through development and management of an effective budget.
Plan professional development and training activities for subordinates.
Develop, execute, and maintain a training program and professional development program for all golf department employees to include PGA certification program
Actively review current rules and regulations of OCC and provide recommendations for the improvement of rules, policies and procedures as appropriate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting salary range is based on experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is October 29th, 2021
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, Oahu Country Club
Please address all correspondence to - Ms. Gracie Grace
Ken Ferrell, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
Email: kferrell@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
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