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Chicago, IL
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
ABOUT RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB
Chicago, IL | Ridgemoor Country Club is known as “the club in the heart of the city”. The club was formed in 1905 and to this day enjoys a rich history and traditions that have been supported for decades. The club is known for its vibrant membership and the wide variety of golf and social offerings available to the membership and their guests. With much of the membership residing in the city, the club provides a family-oriented golf oasis with robust tournament, instruction, junior golf, and merchandise programs. In 2015, the golf course was renovated, making it one of the premier golf facilities in the Chicagoland area. In recent years, the club has been a host site for USGA Qualifying and the Illinois Open.
Golf Operations Mission
To provide a first-class experience for our members and guests while continuing to build upon the great traditions the club has come to know for many years. Our team will be detail-oriented with a consistent service-minded approach to all things we do. A positive culture and morale are how we set ourselves apart.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member-owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 21,000
Annual Revenue: $9,092,347
Number of Carts: 72
Members (Golf/Social): 423
Primary Golf Season: April-October
Caddie Program: Yes
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 8-10
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Reports to: Head Golf Professional
Supervises: Outside Services, Assistant Professionals, and PGA Intern
Position Description: The successful candidate will possess previous private club golf operations experience and will report directly to the Head Golf Professional. The position will be highly visible, with the successful candidate providing a presence that will consistently go above and beyond in service for the membership and their guests. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be required to be a PGA Member or in an advanced position within the Associate Program with a well-rounded background in all facets of private club golf operations. The ability to maintain and execute the daily operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional is essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for managing the daily golf operations.
Manage daily play and pace of play with an emphasis on a visible and attentive professional staff through scheduled first tee and on-course presence.
Actively lead a team of approximately 25 full-time and seasonal positions.
Lead the entire golf operation in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.
Recruit, interview, onboard, and manage seasonal staff for all open positions.
Execute weekly schedules for the entire operation in conjunction with the Outside Operations Manager.
Support the outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved.
Oversight of golf cart operations, practice facilities, and club storage.
Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, demo clubs, soft goods, and special orders, and the processing and procurement of each category as needed.
Administer a tournament operations program using Golf Genius tournament software.
Provide a significant contribution to Player Development programs for juniors.
Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments.
Actively involved in building the budget and monthly tracking of financials.
Provide knowledgeable golf instruction to players of all skill levels.
Manage daily tee sheet using ForeTees tee time and reservation system along with Club Essentials POS software.
Operational Responsibilities
Ownership and Leadership of various projects that assist in the operation's overall success.
Provide Individual and Group Lessons and provide a comprehensive club fitting experience by using TrackMan.
Learn the Hiring/Interview/Culture fit process.
Assist with Quarterly Golf Shop Inventories.
Participate in the Junior Program as an instructor.
Attend all Golf Committee Meetings.
Attend the PGA Show with the team.
Participate in various club-wide team opportunities.
Involved with regular written and video communication to the membership on a variety of topics.
Building your network, exposure to other leading operations, and Professionals.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
PGA Class A Member in good standing (or working toward membership).
3-5 years’ experience at a high-end private club.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Total Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000
Base Salary: $70,000 to $80,000
Instruction Income: $15,000 to $20,0000 (based on historic data)
Club Repair Commission
Monday Golf Outing Bonus
Annual Performance Bonus
Additional Benefits
Vacation as outlined within the club employee handbook
Medical, Dental, Vision, and other insurance coverages as outlined within the club employee handbook
PGA & GBN Dues, including PGA Show allowance
Meals while on duty
Clothing allowance
Staff equipment contract
Work Schedule
April through October 5-6 day workweek (depending on activity levels)
March & November 4-5 day workweek (depending on golf course conditions)
December 3 day workweek
January & February – Golf Shop Closed (expectation is to be on site 1-2 days per week)
One full weekend off in the summer months
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is March 6, 2026 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, Ridgemoor Country Club, Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Adam Steinhofer, PGA | Head Golf Professional | Ridgemoor Country Club
Jeff Ellingson, PGA is the lead consultant for this search. Please contact him with any questions.
Email: jellingson@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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