La Quinta, CA | Nestled between majestic mountain ranges in La Quinta, California, The Club at PGA WEST is known as the Western Home of Golf in America. This iconic golf destination, located just outside of Palm Springs, spans over 2,200 acres and features a remarkable collection of nine championship courses, including five premier resort courses and four exclusive private courses, each delivering a truly unforgettable desert golf experience.
The Club at PGA WEST is home to designs by the most iconic names in golf: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tom Weiskopf, and Pete Dye. Their world-class courses set the stage for exceptional play and timeless tradition. With five expansive clubhouses, two cutting-edge fitness centers, and a full calendar of lively social events, The Club at PGA WEST offers more than a visit; it offers a lifestyle. It is no wonder guests from around the world come to experience The Club at PGA WEST and often decide to make it their forever home.
Facility: The Club at PGA WEST
Course Access: Private
Age of Club: 40
Number of Holes: 54
Total Annual Rounds: 105,000
Members: 2,000
Average Membership Age: 63
Full-Time Year-round Employees: 100
Full-Time Seasonal Employees: 50
Part-Time Employees: 50
Title: General Manager, The Club at PGA WEST
Reports to: Executive Director, PGA WEST and The Citrus Club
Supervises: Department heads and teams at the PGA WEST Private Clubhouse
Position Description: The General Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing direction in all aspects of management of the Club, including golf operations, course maintenance, customer service, sales and marketing, food and beverage, member events, accounting/budgeting, and human resources.
Key Attributes: The ideal attributes of the next General Manager at The Club at PGA West include, but are not limited to:
Polished yet Approachable: Maintains a professional presence and demeanor without being overly formal or unapproachable.
Member-Centric Mindset: Consistently views decisions through the lens of the member experience, ensuring exceptional standards in clubhouse condition, amenities, event programming, culinary offerings, and service delivery.
Fiscally Responsible Results-Driven Innovator: Encourages new initiatives and creative solutions while motivating the team to achieve ambitious goals, while acting fiscally responsible.
Collaborative and Open-Minded: Values diverse perspectives and fosters an environment where collaboration, innovation, and fresh ideas are encouraged and respected.
Team Builder: Aligns the right individuals in the right roles, fostering a team whose strengths complement one another to create a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing work environment.
Empowered Leadership: Leads without micromanaging, providing clear direction and practical guidance through coaching and counseling when needed. Holds high standards for both themselves and their team, leading by example and inspiring excellence.
Confident Decision-Maker: Demonstrates the ability to make timely, decisive, and well-informed decisions.
Maintains positive and productive relationships between the members and its Board of Directors, HOA, guests, team members, community, government, and industry.
Develops operating policies and procedures and delegates goals to department leaders, and conducts weekly staff meetings.
Implements and monitors the budget, monitors the quality of the club’s products and services, and ensures maximum value of services to members and guests.
Securing and protecting the club’s assets, including facilities and equipment.
Guiding and assisting the club in the development of the club’s long-and short-range objectives, goals, policies, and programs with a focus on growing the club’s membership. Coordinates and participates in committee activities.
Service as the Club Representative at Member Events and functions.
Directs upkeep and repair of all facility buildings. Assists and advises management with long-range plans for improvements to the facility.
Develops, maintains, and administers annual business plans.
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Degree in Golf Course Management, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field.
Minimum five years of management experience at a private club, and significant hospitality industry experience, such as hotel, resort, restaurant, retail, or sports management.
Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, including systems of accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, capital projects, business office organization, and long-range financial planning.
Developing strategies and leading a successful team in membership enrollment and retention.
Human Resource management skills in team member relations, management styles, organizational development, work/family balance, time management, stress management, and labor issues.
Knowledge of Building and Facilities Management in the areas of preventive maintenance, insurance and risk management, clubhouse/building remodeling and renovation, contractors, energy and water resource management, housekeeping, security, and laundry operations.
Sales and Marketing knowledge with the ability to lead a team and drive sales results.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills and excellent presentation skills.
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000
Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $225,000
Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Professional Dues, Clothing Allowance
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is September 10, 2025 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, The Club at PGA WEST, General Manager
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Ben Dobbs, PGA | Executive Director | The Club at PGA WEST
Michael Gainey, PGA, and Ken Ferrell, PGA are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.
Email: mgainey@pgahq.com
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