Promontory Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide a clear vision of the Promontory Golf experience, involving the golf staff as well as managers from other Promontory departments.

• Prepare and consistently review the business plan for golf operations.

• Prepare a monthly written report for the General Manager and participate in monthly executive team meetings with the developer.

• Annually produce a Book of Golf that informs membership of rules, staff specialties, golf tournaments, clinics, and seasonal calendar.

• Grow participation in Promontory golf membership.

• Design and deliver a comprehensive tournament program.

• Develop budgets and manage assets to meet both financial goals and the all-encompassing exceptional golf experience.

• Oversee the care and maintenance of all physical assets, inventory, and resources of golf.

• Oversee the annual approved golf club capital projects.

• Oversee retail operations with significant coordination with the Club’s Retail Purchasing Manager. Significant involvement in purchasing and merchandising of both soft goods and hard goods.

• Oversee, promote, and coordinate the teaching and instruction programs in conjunction with the Director of Instruction and seasonal teaching professionals.

• Coordinate with Food & Beverage management to ensure the ultimate golf experience.

• Recruit, train, and retain professional staff to deliver on key objectives.

• Recruitment, training, and retention of hourly staff and intern programs.

• Ensure qualified PGA professionals are available and proactively engage with members and outside golf rounds.

• Promote and develop in-house training.

• Prepare capital expense proposals for budgeting.

• Develop relationships with local Park City resorts/hotels to market the Promontory Golf Experience to potential buyers.

• Stimulate innovation and new ideas.

• Become the expert on Northstar tee sheet management to maximize member play.

• Consistently work with the Director of Agronomy and course superintendents to ensure golf courses are meeting expectations.

• Coordinate and lead the golf committees for input on improving the golf program.

• Ensure golf programs meet the vision of multi-generational programming with active youth participation.

• Develop, market, and deliver introductory golf programs to new golfers.

• Maintain open lines of communication and coordination between the golf service staff and golf maintenance staff, working together to ensure the highest level of golf experience.

• Winter season duties include leadership of the mountain lodges at Promontory, where staff are trained to deliver this important seasonal service.

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, applicants will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to detail in an upscale environment about cleanliness and everything in working order.

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.

• Demonstrate team-building experience.

• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.

• Use a hands-on approach to management.

• Experience in training and cross-training employees.

• A talented hospitality executive who will display the professionalism expected in the finest of private clubs.

• Experience in curating and delivering high-quality on-brand events and tournaments.

• Proficiency in developing and managing golf course operation budgets.

Educational Requirements and Certifications:

• PGA member and college degree or equivalency in experience. 

• Familiarity with Northstar club management software is desired.

Previous Experience Required:

• 10-15 years of experience as a PGA professional, having served as Director of Golf or seasoned Head Professional at a private club where membership entry is more than $100,000.

• Prior experience in a high mountain seasonal environment.

Working Knowledge to be Acquired on the Job:

• Abide by Promontory policies and procedures and submit ideas for revision. Review of current tournament programs and propose improvements and changes; working knowledge of Northstar club management software; work independently with little supervision; courteous and helpful with Promontory Club Members and employees.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and work on feet for multiple hours a day if needed; must be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs regularly and 75lbs occasionally; must be willing to work various hours, nights, holidays, and weekends; may occasionally require multiple rounds of golf played in a day.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.