The Club at Strawberry Creek
Kenosha, WI
PGA Head Golf Professional
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
Kenosha, WI | What started out as Thompson Strawberry Farm has quickly grown into one of the most breathtaking private courses in the Midwest. Designed by award-winning architect, Rick Jacobson, our 18-hole Championship level golf course is the crown jewel of The Club at Strawberry Creek.
Featuring rolling hills, a challenging setup and native prairie grasses, this links-style course hosts many events, including the 2012 Wisconsin State Amateur. But you don’t have to be a pro to play here. In fact, Strawberry Creek is one of the most playable and well-conditioned courses around, making it perfect for golfers of all handicaps and ages.
Updates and By the Numbers:
Total Members: 380
Golf Members: 274
Annual Rounds: 19,500
Active junior program with over 65 active young players from 8-13 and 15 Elite Jr. golfers that range from 13-22.
Increasing participation in our women’s program.
Recently completed Course and Clubhouse Renovations:
Casual Grill patio seats 54
Indoor Simulator Room completed Spring 2021
Activity Room Summer 2022
Capital Projects upcoming:
Simulator room expected October 2022
About the City of Kenosha:
Kenosha is a Wisconsin city on Lake Michigan. The waterfront Kenosha Public Museum has mammoth skeletons and a model Native American village. Nearby, the Civil War Museum explores the war’s impact on the region. The Dinosaur Discovery Museum has a collection of dinosaur fossils. Southport Light Station Museum includes exhibits in an 1860s lighthouse keeper’s home. The Southport Lighthouse offers views from the top.
For more information of the City of Kenosha please click HERE.
THE OPPORTUNITY
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Head Golf Professional (HGP), will report to the President Tom Herb, whose family owns The Club at Strawberry Creek and work closely with the entire management team to ensure a consistent, high-quality golf experience for the Club.
The HGP has clear ownership of day-to-day golf operations. He/She is
responsible for ensuring that these operations are consistently managed and run with an especially strong member and guest focus. The successful HGP will be highly visible and interactive, leading the operation with enthusiasm and engagement. This covers all member touchpoint areas of operations including the range/practice areas, caddy services, golf shop services and tournament play.
The HGP is expected to provide motivated and passionate leadership to his/her team, and fellow management team members, relative to key golf events and programming. Keeping the golf program fresh, innovative and relevant are critical expectations of the new HGP as golf is the key amenity at the Club. The need to ensure that all elements of the golf experience are fun and well organized is imperative, as is the need for someone to ensure that all members are enthused about the program and their involvement.
The HGP is the face of golf at the Club and represents the Club in the community. While being an excellent instructor and a good player is important, being a proactive ambassador and leader of hospitality is essential. The HGP will be committed to service excellence for both members and guests and ensure that his/her team (from bag drop to assistant professionals) consistently understands and delivers this commitment. The golf experience is the strongest element of member recruitment, retention and satisfaction at the Club, and as such the Club needs an HGP who is highly visible and approachable. Active involvement in programming for men, women and juniors are a critical success factor.
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
Management
Recruit, hire, train and supervise assigned staff including Assistant Golf Professionals, golf shop staff, starters and rangers, and cart staff
Current Assistant Professional Staff (3 - AP) are retained for the 2023 season
Implement policies and procedures and conduct periodic staff meetings to review both effectiveness of and compliance with those policies and procedures
Assist in preparing budgets, including forecasts and reviews of all golf-related revenues and expenses on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis, as needed
Manage golf operations within budget as approved by President, Tom Herb
Assist in preparing the annual event calendar
Golf Operations
Golf Operations
Oversee all golf-related services and operations
Meet, greet, and welcome members, guests and prospective members, and patrons
Track and verify all players and guests, golf cart usage, storage, related fees, and other measures to ensure proper control
Oversee golf car rentals storage and maintenance
Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage
Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services, monitor, review, and analyze reports
Member Services
Member Services
Oversee the administration of the handicap system
Maintain an active and involved presence among the membership
Develop and manage an interesting and innovative tournament program, serving all customer segments
Oversee and promote a multifaceted Junior Golf program
Maintain a well-managed practice facility
Oversee all golf services and operations
Develop and oversee the golf instruction and golfer development programs for all customer segments
Maintain a close working relationship with the Superintendent
Assist in the marketing and promotion of new memberships/play
Maintain a profitable merchandise concession that is consistent with patron demographics and needs
Oversee all golf-related purchasing
Assist in maintaining cash and systems controls to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory, and resources
Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational and promotional materials
Golf Shop (Retail) Operations
Manage the merchandise concession, consistent with patron demographics and needs
Use purchasing leverage to support the profitability of club-sponsored tournaments
Attractively display merchandise and maintain proper controls over golf-related inventories
Implement cash, credit and other systems controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets, inventories and other resources
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
Customer facing individual with outgoing personality
Able to recruit, hire, train and manage a staff to provide excellent customer service
Ability to generate and maximize revenues
Plan and implement excellent tournaments, outings and leagues
Be competent teacher and run junior and adult programs
Produce a profitable merchandise operation
Plan and execute programming to build our customer base and introduce new golfers to our facility
KEYS TO SUCCESS
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Extensive experience in re-energizing member experience
Experience in Family, Adult and Junior Programming
Leadership of staff essential
Staff development and training
Inter-personal skills
Extensive club tournament management experience
Extensive merchandising ability successfully managed or assisted managing a profitable merchandise operation
Well versed in technology in golf and teaching
Extensive successful junior program management and PGA Junior League experience
Extensive knowledge of adhering to and managing budget
PGA Member in Good Standing
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Class A, PGA Member in good standing required
Private Facility experience strongly preferred
Head Professional or Lead Assistant Professional experience strongly preferred
College degree strongly preferred
CLUB AMENITIES
CLUB AMENITIES
Elegant Dining
Whether it’s dinner with family, enjoying a four-course meal, or relaxing over a bottle of wine, The Club’s restaurant provides the perfect venue for an extraordinary dining experience. Enjoy a panoramic view of the 9th and 18th greens while savoring a world-class menu prepared by our accomplished chefs.
Casual Dining
Perfect after a long day on the links or a challenging day at the office, The Grill is a relaxing spot for members to grab a bite to eat and kick back with family and friends. When it’s summertime and the living is easy, the lower level Grill offers casual al fresco dining.
Event Dining
You name the event and The Club at Strawberry Creek will create the perfect space. Private dining areas are available for intimate dinner parties, business gatherings, conferences, luncheons, class reunions, important milestones, and family gatherings.
Fitness:
From running, spinning, and lifting to toning, training, and learning, members can achieve their fitness goals at The Club Fitness Center. Whether you prefer to work out at sunrise or sunset, you can get results with our state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training equipment – all at a time that suits your schedule.
For your comfort and convenience, every treadmill, bike, and cross-trainer features an LCD TV touch screen and iPod port. All classes are taught by certified instructors who keep a watchful eye on proper form. To keep you motivated, The Club offers several competitions created to inspire, maintain and advance member fitness.
Life Fitness Treadmills
Life Fitness Cross Trainer
Precor EFX Cross Trainers
Life Fitness Stationary Bikes
Lemond RevMaster Spin Bikes
Dumbbell weights from five to 100 pounds
Barbells from 20 to 100 pounds.
Weight plates for use on Olympic benches
Smith Machine
Dual-adjustable pulley machine
Swiss balls, medicine balls, tubing, and jump ropes
Pool:
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing pool day with family or 30 laps of triathlon training, members of all ages enjoy The Club’s resort-style pool. Our Pool Season is Memorial Weekend through Labor Day: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 8pm, staff & weather permitting.
Zero-depth walk-in children’s pool
Interactive sprays, fountains, and slide
Large activity pool with basketball hoops, bench seating, and three lap lanes
Poolside dining featuring sandwiches, salads, and ice-cold smoothies
“Dive-In” movie night
Pool deck parties
Swimming lessons available with a professional, experienced and certified lifeguard
Children Activities:
Don’t leave the kids at home – bring them to The Club at Strawberry Creek. After all, our club’s focus is on families. The Activities Center provides supervised entertainment for children ages 3 and up. So enjoy golf, a romantic dinner or a social event while your kids enjoy spending active time with friends.
Features
Supervised Activities Room
Movie Night, Craft Night, Pumpkin Painting, Holiday Events
Junior golf clinic & league
Tennis lessons
Club Events:
The Club at Strawberry Creek maintains a full calendar of exciting events with the goal of fostering community and engaging all ages of membership throughout the year.
Member’s Event
Ladies Golf Clinics
District Team Play
Titleist & PXG Demo days
Jr. Golf Lesson Series - Jr. Golf Team Match-play
Couple’s Twilight 9-hole scramble
Family Golf Night
Member Guest Days
Men’s Stag Day
Club Championships - Men & Women
Turkey Scramble
Strawberry Cup Matches
Susan G. Komen tennis event
Kid’s camp
Pool Parties
Movie Nights
Wine & Beer Dinners
Kids’ Halloween party
Themed Holiday Dinners
Weddings at The Club at Strawberry Creek:
Choose a wedding venue that announces you’ve arrived.
One look at the majestic scenery of The Club at Strawberry Creek and you'll know you’ve found that special one. From intimate ceremonies to lavish receptions of up to 250 people, our elegant banquet hall, beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and thoughtful personal touches are certain to provide you with memories to last a lifetime. Allow our Event Manager and dedicated staff to provide you with a stress-free planning process so that when your big day comes, you can focus on each other.
The Club’s chefs and banquet hall staff work closely with you to design a wedding package and menu that will impress your guests and reflect the significance of your special day. Our goal is to make you both feel celebrated while your family and friends experience all the joy of the occasion. With so many flexible options available, we’ll make sure that your wedding is undeniably yours.
Meetings & Events at Strawberry Creek:
Transforming special events into extraordinary occasions.
Go ahead, mix business with pleasure. Our professional meeting spaces are available in a variety of sizes and are equipped with the latest audio and visual technology. With an 18-hole championship-level golf course and available grill just steps away, The Club at Strawberry Creek has everything you need to plug in or unwind.
When it’s time for that special occasion, our ballroom offers the perfect mix of elegance and comfort with flexible seating arrangements and room for up to 300 people. With a custom menu created specifically for your guests, you can rest assured that our Event Managers will make your next meeting, shower, party, or banquet an event that is above and beyond special.
For more information about The Club at Strawberry Creek please click HERE.
Compensation:
Compensation:
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications
Competitive base salary $80,000 to $105,000
20% discretionary bonus
100% of Lesson Income
Health Insurance Family or Individual Club pays 60%
PGA Dues paid
Paid Vacation – Per Club Policy
Family Privileges
Discounted meal program during working hours
Relocation Allowance – Negotiable
Company Cell phone provided
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is September 16th
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, The Club at Strawberry Creek I HP"
When applying, your "Resume Materials" should include a cover letter addressed to - Mr. Marvin Herb, Owner
Jason Boaz, PGA, APRW is the lead Career Consultant for this opportunity. Ryan Holland, PGA and Jason will be working together on the Search for The Club at Strawberry Creek. For additional information and questions, please contact Jason or Ryan directly.
Email: jboaz@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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