The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, promote, and direct all golf activities.

• Oversight of tournament direction.

• Oversight of Head Golf Professional, 1st Assistant Golf Professional, and 2nd Assistant Golf Professional.

• Oversee all golf services and operations, including the golf shop, golf cart operations, outside services, and golf cart fleet.

• Oversee the reservation system, starting, and monitoring of play.

• Oversee the administration of the handicap program.

• Develop and manage a creative member tournament program.

• Develop and oversee instructional programs for members.

• Welcome and greet Members/ Guests and Discovery Guests.

• Play golf with male and female members of all skill levels.

• Oversee and manage an organized and orderly practice facility.

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Superintendent and other department heads.

• Assist in the marketing and promotion of member play.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, including forecasting and review of all golf revenues and expenses.

• Responsible for all golf shop end-of-month activities, including performing and approving inventory counts.

• Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services, and monitor and analyze reports.

• Manage all golf-related assets such as golf carts, range equipment, and electronic equipment.

• Work in conjunction with the retail merchandise staff regarding soft goods and equipment for the golf shop, and maintain an attractive, orderly appearance in the golf shop.

• Hire, train/develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of all golf personnel, including assistant professionals, golf shop attendants, locker room attendants, and outside staff.

• Responsible for the certification process of all golf staff.

• Motivate and develop staff, including training and development opportunities, cross-training, and promotion of personnel.

• Represent the club in area professional events, including local, state, or national events, with the approval of the General Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Class A PGA Member in good standing.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Head Professional position with experience at a private or resort facility.

• Excellent communication/relational skills.

• Excellent mentoring, training, and supervisory skills.

• Experience in managing the purchasing, displaying, and selling of golf merchandise.

• Experience in organizing, promoting, and conducting professionally run member tournaments and corporate outings. 

• Proficient in computer applications including Word, Excel, POS, inventory control systems, tournament programs, and Microsoft Outlook.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, climb stairs, reach overhead, and lift to 30 pounds.

• Ability to withstand a range of outside weather conditions (heat/cold, rain/snow, etc.)

• Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and heat.