San Antonio Country Club
San Antonio, TX
Teaching Professional/Men's and Junior Programming Leader
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ABOUT THE FACILITY
ABOUT THE FACILITY
San Antonio, TX
Since 1904 - The year of the Club’s founding was the same year that Henry Ford started the Ford Motor Company, Theodore Roosevelt was President of the United States, and construction began on the Panama Canal.
The original architect is none other than Alex Findley, consider by most as one of the Founding Fathers of golf. The state of Texas played a major role in the development of the golfing tradition in America and some of the game’s greatest players have been Texans. Likewise, the San Antonio Country Club, a founder of the Texas Golf Association in 1906, has been dominant in shaping golf in Texas. Many champion golfers have played at the Club, including Bobby Jones, Walter Hagan, an exhibition match in 1913 between Harry Vardon and Edward Ray. Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Bryon Nelson, Ben Crenshaw, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Kite, Babe Zaharias, Tom Watson and young Tiger Woods, who won the AJGA in 1992 here at SACC, and our own Bill Rogers who was Director of Golf at the Club for ten years and British Open Champion in 1981. Betty Jameson, one of the greatest women golfers in America and a founder of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, played out of SACC from 1937, following her win at the Women’s Trans-Miss tournament, until her retirement. As a teenager she was a student of Tod Menefee, San Antonio Country Club Golf Professional for forty-two years, 1938 to 1980.
The strong military presence in San Antonio is also reflected throughout the history of the Club. Membership rolls have included many prominent military officers who were stationed at the Club’s neighbor, Fort Sam Houston and other military installations in San Antonio. The Club can point with pride to its military members; among them are John L. Bullis, Arthur MacArthur, Leonard Wood, Frederick Funston, John “Black Jack” Pershing, Walter Krueger, and, of course, Five-Star General and 34th President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ike loved golf and he played his last round of golf before World War II and possibly his first round of golf after the war at the San Antonio Country Club.
FACILITY DETAILS
FACILITY DETAILS
Our Vision
A legacy of treasured traditions embracing generations of families and friends who enjoy excellence in facilities, activities and services
Our Mission
To provide the best in service, activities and facilities for the comfort and enjoyment of our members, their families and friends.
Formed in 1904 to promote “golf, tennis, and other innocent outdoor sports”, San Antonio Country Club continues today as a premier family-oriented, full-service club.
Facts and Figures
18 holes of golf
Driving range, short game area, and practice putting green
2,200 members
24,000-25,000 rounds per year
$950,000 in annual golf shop sales
6 PGA Professionals on staff
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Structure
Job Structure
Title: PGA Teaching Professional | Men’s and Junior Programming Leader
Reports to: Jim Nittoli, PGA Director of Golf
Position Description: The Teaching Professional | Men’s and Junior Programming Leader will report to the Director of Golf and will have the experience and knowledge to continue our very successful Junior Golf Program and exceed the very high expectations for our sold out Men’s Tournament schedule. The leader of the Junior Program will have a warm and engaging presence and continue to deliver high standards of service, developing exceptional programming to include competitive events, friendly/fun events, and delivering quality instruction for juniors of all levels. The Teaching Professional | Junior and Men's Programming Leader will be a skilled instructor and must be collaborative, communicative, and quickly assimilate into a cohesive, high-performing team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Attend all MGA meetings
Manage and promote all MGA and Junior events
Assist with the weekly golf department email
Develop a men’s player development program which contains clinics, golf schools, individual lessons, a beginner program, and short game schools
Develop and run the junior golf program with assistance and including Billy Bullock and Jim Nichols
Club repair
The presentation of the operation all day long (bag room, driving range, short game range, and cart barn)
Opening and closing procedures
Individual golf lessons
Playing with all different members hopefully once per week
Club fitting and ordering golf clubs for members
Once a week club fitting time for two hours with Trackman
Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:
Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play
Assist with all opening and closing procedures
Assist in managing facility tournament operations including weekly events
Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post- tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
Conduct individual lessons and group clinics
Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
Assist in Player Development programs
Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service
Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
Play golf with a variety of members
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
Represent San Antonio Country Club in Section professional events
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Requirements:
Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification
Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations
Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Self-motivated
Service and customer focused attitude
Experienced in written and oral business communications
Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet, Jonas, Trackman, and Golf Genius
Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the San Antonio Country Club
Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations
Class A PGA Professional for at least 3 years
Keys to Success
Keys to Success
The Teaching Professional | Junior and Men's Programming Leader at San Antonio Country Club will have the experience and knowledge to continue to build upon the Junior Golf program and also be a strong team member.
A Forward-thinking visionary who works tirelessly to expand and grow the game of golf at the Club who is never satisfied with the status quo and is always looking to enhance the member experience.
A naturally, highly-visible and interactive individual with an emphasis on understanding and creating a culture of excellence.
Possesses an outstanding business acumen and appropriately balances time between administrative duties and engaging with the membership.
Clearly and easily able to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
Is highly organized and able to instill standards and processes in all aspects of the department.
A service-minded leader with an outgoing communication style that fosters team buy-in.
Collaborates daily with all department heads, specifically the Director of Golf.
Is firm, fair, and respectful in enforcing the rules and by-laws of the Club.
Understands the demands of the position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
San Antonio Country club will provide a regionally competitive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
San Antonio Country club will provide a regionally competitive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
■ Salary commensurate with experience
■ 2% commission on net sales in the golf shop
■ $1,000 year-end bonus – payable June 1st of following year if still at SACC
■ $1,000 yearly clothing allowance
■ $1,000 yearly education/travel allowance
■ PGA Dues paid
■ 100% of lessons
Other items:
■ 5 day a week work week will be the norm except for certain weeks (holiday weekends, tournament weeks, PTO weeks) which may cause a 6-day work week
■ 40-hour work weeks are expected
■ Assigned golf shop time will be tried to be held to a minimum (1-2 shifts per week)
■ If class F is attained in the PGA, termination will occur.
■ All PGA Professionals are expected to run the day-to-day operations
The Club offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, professional dues paid, meals on duty, and $1,000 yearly uniform allowance.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
■ All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
■ Resume deadline is December 5th, 2022 at 11:59pm 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, San Antonio Country Club
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Jim Nittoli, Director of Golf
Kelly Gilley, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact her directly.
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.
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