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Port St. Lucie, Florida
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT THE LEGACY CLUB
ABOUT THE LEGACY CLUB
Port St. Lucie, FL | George Fazio’s reputation as a master of the game was earned on the PGA Tour in the early 1900s. He paid homage to the sport by creating some of the nation’s finest courses, including the famed Pine Valley in New Jersey. His enduring gift to the game lies at the heart of Port St. Lucie’s fabled PGA Village which his nephew Jim created in 1984 and originally named The Reserve Golf and Country Club.
In a deserved tribute, the club was renamed “The Legacy” upon George’s passing to commemorate both the man’s passion for golf and this exceptional example of course design. Today, The Legacy Club is a private, member-owned golf facility with 27 holes of spectacular golf. The Championship Course plays 7,023 yards offers five sets of tees to accommodate every skill level, and has hosted both U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open Qualifiers since 2010. The Par 3, Yellow Course was designed by Jim Fazio and has holes ranging from 61 yards to 156 yards. It provides golfers with the unique opportunity to play 18 holes of golf in under 2 hours.
Additionally, The Legacy Club embraces family fun and growing the game, and implemented its newest amenity, The Desert Course. The Desert Course is a miniature golf course appealing to members and guests 8 years old to 80 years old. The course features 18 holes of enjoyment, winding through a unique desert setting of cacti, succulents, and rocks with fun twists and challenges throughout.
Finally, Legacy offers an expansive driving range with sets of tees on both ends allowing for the best possible turf conditions daily, and two short game areas with a large putting green giving you every opportunity to improve your game.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Professional
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Golf Operations Team
Position Description: The Head Professional is one of the most important leadership roles at The Legacy Club. The position requires a warm, energetic, and engaging personality that embodies the culture of the club, and will uphold a commitment to excellence and unparalleled service standards.
The successful candidate must have a reputation and proven record of being visible and engaging, running a premier golf operation, and possessing the ability to successfully balance all areas of responsibility.
KEYS TO SUCCESS
KEYS TO SUCCESS
The Head Golf Professional will have the experience and knowledge to operate a premier golf operation per the expectations of the General Manager, Board of Governors, and Members.
A forward-thinking visionary who works tirelessly to promote the game of golf at the Club, and is always looking to enhance the member experience.
A natural leader who is visible, energetic, and engaging, with strong listening skills and emotional intelligence when interacting with members and guests.
Possesses outstanding business acumen and appropriately balances time between engaging with the membership and attending to administrative duties.
Clearly and easily prioritizes and manages multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Highly organized and able to instill standards and organization in all aspects of the department.
A service-minded leader with an outgoing communication style that fosters teamwork.
Embraces current staff, willing to mentor them to reach their full potential through motivation, empowerment, continuing education, and career planning.
Manages a successful golf retail operation, catering to the desires and needs of the Members.
A respectable ability to play and teach the game of golf.
A desire to learn quickly and continue to develop professionally.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop and manage the fiscal responsibilities for all golf areas including planning, forecasting, budget development, management, and creating accurate monthly reports for the General Manager and Board of Governors.
Effectively coordinate and manage group play.
Assimilate and build relationships with current staff members; design and implement performance strategies that promote a positive workplace, enhance key employee retention and improve overall member satisfaction.
Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating new golf operations staff.
Develop a collaborative and cohesive partnership with the Golf Course Superintendent and keep department heads, golf staff, and members apprised of upcoming maintenance schedules and course concerns.
Take initiative in communicating with all club staff and the membership on upcoming events, guests on property, and daily activities.
Collaborate with the Men's and Women's golf committees to create and execute exciting tournaments and programming while honoring the current traditions of the club.
Build upon an exceptional teaching program by keeping current about game-improving technology and equipment.
Effectively communicate with the Membership and Board of Governors promoting new merchandise arrivals, upcoming events, event winners, and course maintenance schedules, and also highlighting accomplishments of staff.
Play golf with a variety of Members when time permits.
Represent the Club professionally and positively within the community and the South Florida PGA Section.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Class A, PGA, or LPGA Member in good standing
A minimum of 3 years of experience at a respected private club as a PGA Member, with Head Professional experience preferred but not required
High-level proficiency in MS Office applications, Golf Genius, instructional technologies, and other industry systems
Energetic, friendly, and engaging personality
Strong retail and merchandise acumen
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both written and verbal formats
Must understand the seasonality of the South Florida market
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is April 22, 2024
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, The Legacy Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Adam Horvit | General Manager | The Legacy Club
Scott Kmiec, Ted Logan, and Geoff Lofstead are leading this search.
Please contact them with any questions.
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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