PGA Golf Club
Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie, FL
PGA Golf Club is quite simply the Ultimate Golf Experience located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, owned and operated by the PGA of America.
PGA Village - St. Lucie is ranked among the finest golf facilities in the country. Offering 54 holes of championship golf at PGA Golf Club, masterfully laid out by design legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. The best in golf Instruction taught by PGA Professionals, Taplow Pub, and the PGA Gallery displaying memorabilia exhibits tracing the history of the game, golf's four Major Championship trophies, including the original Wanamaker Trophy - all within one spectacular golf destination.
The PGA of America is proud of the numerous accolades PGA Golf Club has earned, serving as the proud host of numerous PGA of America Championships, including the PGA Professional Championship and the Senior PGA Professional Championship. Additionally, all 3 Courses ranked in Golfweek's 2019 "Best State-by State Courses You Can Play" with the Dye ranked at 22, the Wanamaker ranked at 24, and the Ryder at 45.
All three courses at PGA Golf Club have undergone extensive renovations totaling over $6M over the past five years, including greens, tees, fairways and more. Course conditions are among the best in the region and something that makes PGA Members from all over the country very proud.
In addition to three world-class golf courses, PGA Golf Club boasts impressive amenities, including a newly renovated clubhouse that features elements of style throughout the building that reflect the PGA of America’s rich history. As a result, the PGA has relocated some notable trophies and artifacts that trace its nearly 100 years to the new “PGA Gallery” area of the PGA Golf Club. The Taplow Pub at PGA Golf Club pays tribute to the origin of the PGA of America, when on January 17, 1916 a group of New York-area golf professionals, accompanied by several prominent amateur golfers, attended a luncheon at the Taplow Club in New York City.
The Wanamaker Course
Widely considered one of the most picturesque layouts in Florida, legendary architect Tom Fazio nestled the Wanamaker Course into its natural surroundings. Honoring the merchant who was the catalyst for founding the PGA of America, the Wanamaker’s fairways are routed around wetlands, over gentle hills, and through native palmetto and sabal palms. It all makes for an unforgettable round of golf, as large hazards guard subtly-sloped greens and provide a risk-reward element that’s hard to find anywhere else. Having recently undergone extensive renovations, fairways were groomed with Celebration Bermuda grass; bunker surrounds, and faces were re-grassed with Empire Zoysia; and several ornamental species of turf were planted to reframe the holes. The Wanamaker Course ranked #14 in 2022 Golfweek's "Best: State-by-State Courses You Can Play" in Florida.
The Dye Course
Designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Pete Dye in 2000, the Dye Course is ranked in Golfweek’s “Florida’s Top 20,” this links-style masterpiece is as beautiful as it is challenging. Deep pot and volcano beaches, vast coquina waste areas, and devilish greens treat members and guests to a wildly entertaining 18 holes. Emphasizing native surroundings and Dye’s uninhibited style for creative design, the Dye Course features pine straw roughs, vast coquina waste bunkers, and grass-based bunkers. A links-style course that weaves by the 100-acre ‘Big Mamu’ Wetlands, it offers pure Florida surroundings, with hints of design from the older British Isles’ courses for flavor. In 2016, the Dye Course underwent a complete re-grassing and renovation project. Celebration Bermuda was installed on fairways, putting surfaces were expanded to their original sizes and outfitted with TifEagle, and TifGrand was chosen for the collars. The Dye Course ranked #21 in 2022 Golfweek's "Best: State-by-State Courses You Can Play" and #18 in Golf Digest's "Best Courses You Can Play" in Florida.
The Ryder Course
Named after Samuel Ryder, namesake and founder of the Ryder Cup, the rightfully named Ryder Course features a more Carolinas-style feel. Majestically meandering over rolling hills and elegant pine trees, this Tom Fazio design showcases more than 11 lakes and ponds along its fairways and green complexes, demanding strategic placement and accuracy from each shot. Yet, rest easy, large landing areas make it a treat to play for all skill levels. With an overhaul project to several aspects of the golf course completed in December 2017, this track is a pleasure to play for all skill levels.
PGA Short Course
Designed for beginners and avid golfers alike, the PGA Short Course is six holes of uniquely enjoyable golf and is complementary to our Guests. The course offers holes 35 to 60 yards in length for your enjoyment.
The Assistant General Manager is responsible for delivering the expected Member experience in all front-line areas of the Club, meeting/exceeding established performance metrics by operating all Food and Beverage outlets and functions and coordinating all Membership planning and services in accordance with the club’s long-term strategic goals. This individual will work closely with the General Manager to achieve short-term objectives and ensure the long-term viability of the Club’s assets and facility infrastructure. This hands-on position requires daily interaction with the Membership and staff in several departments.
The Assistant General Manager must represent the PGA of America in the utmost professional manner.
Assist the General Manager with the development, administration, and achievement of long-term/strategic and annual business plans, operating reports, and general policies and procedures.
Assist the General Manager with developing and maintaining a basic management philosophy to guide employees toward optimal operating results, employee morale, and member satisfaction.
Oversee the care and maintenance of all club physical assets and facilities. Oversees the coordination of property-wide maintenance efforts between the Facilities Maintenance department and senior managers.
Oversee and approves the creation of a variety of events and menus to entice member appeal, for both restaurants and banquets. Oversees coordination of Club events with the Food and Beverage department senior management and Catering department.
Assist the General Manager to ensure that the senior management team inspects the Club daily, and reviews set up and member readiness in all areas of the Club. Ensures the highest standards are achieved by adhering to proper operating procedures in all related areas.
Assist the General Manager in monitoring the success of work methods and performance standards for direct report departments and associates, including annual performance reviews, as needed. Work with subordinate department heads to schedule, supervise, and direct the work of employees. Convenes and presides over meetings with direct report department managers and attends employee staff meetings.
Maintain close contact with members on a daily basis to ensure member satisfaction expectations are exceeded. Oversees the resolution of member, guest, and employee feedback and challenges in a timely manner.
Assist with the publishing of the club newsletter by providing timely and accurate information for direct report departments and encouraging intra-club public relations.
Maintain membership with the PGA of America, Club Managers Association of America, and other professional associations. Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to keep abreast of current information and developments in the field.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Food and Beverage, Membership, and Facilities Maintenance departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates.
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 essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (BA); seven or more year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proven proficiency in the use of Google Suite.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
Works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions and procedures, and is able to work well with staff while maintaining relationships, which breed productive disagreement and debate.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with the customer in mind and establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PGA or CMAA membership is required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
JOB TITLE | Assistant General Manager
ORG CHART | The Assistant General Manager reports directly to the General Manager.
SALARY | Commensurate with experience
The application deadline is August 14, 2023 at 5:00 ET.
The PGA of America is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Drug Free Work Place.
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, PGA GC Assistant General Manager"
Please address your cover letter to: Mr. Jeremy Wiernasz, PGA
Jim West, PGA and Scott Kmiec are the lead Career Consultants for this opportunity.
For additional information and questions, please contact them directly.
Email: jwest@pgahq.com
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