The Minikahda Club
Minneapolis, MN
First Assistant Golf Professional
ABOUT THE CLUB
Minneapolis, MN | Founded in 1898, The Minikahda Club is the oldest country club west of the Mississippi and a premier club in the region. The City of Minneapolis has grown up around the Club. A group of young picnickers were so impressed by the spot they found atop a hill overlooking Lake Bde Maka Ska, they acquired the land and set out to form a club for social functions and golf. Today, The Minikahda Club is a year-round full-service club with a vast offering of social, dining and sport activities. The name Minikahda comes from the Dakotah, a combination of two words meaning, “by the side of the water.” The Club logo, in fact, depicts a Native American shield, similar to the artifact framed in the Clubhouse.
The Minikahda Club has approximately 1,275 members, comprising approximately 475 families and a single class of membership. To better prepare the Club for the future, a comprehensive Campus Plan was approved in 2018. As part of that plan, the Club completed a re-grassing of its historic Donald Ross-designed golf course and replaced the golf shop with a new building that provides a year-round practice facility. The classic Ross design has played host to a number of major events including the 1916 US Open, the 1927 US Amateur, the Walker Cup in 1957, the Women's Amateur in 1988, the Curtis Cup in 1998, and the US Senior Amateur in 2017. The course is ranked among the best in the state by Golf Digest and was ranked #102 in Golfweek's Top classic courses in 2020. Currently, the Club is in the process of developing a long-term strategic and facilities master plan.
The Club employs approximately 340 employees during peak season, and approximately 145 during the off-season. From a financial standpoint, the Club is debt-free, has a substantial reserve fund, a waiting list for membership and is well positioned for success.
The Minikahda community is one that appreciates tradition and respects the obligation to build on its legacy by planning for the future, as evidenced by its Mission and Vision:
Mission: The members shall preserve, protect, promote and pass on The Minikahda Club legacy, traditions, and values and adapt and prepare for the future with sound financial management.
Vision: The Minikahda Club provides the membership a superior social and recreational experience based on the values of family, fellowship, integrity, respect, and inclusiveness.
THE POSITION
The First Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional in the management of day-to-day golf operations and is responsible for the management and supervision of total golf operations in his/her absence. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service to ensure an exceptional golf experience.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Member Tournaments
Shop Assistants
Outside Services
Handicap System
Starters/Player Assistants
Caddie Program
Men’s & Women's Leagues
PRIORITIZED KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE
The successful candidate will possess maturity, professionalism, and the ability to interact with members in a manner that represents the image of the club
The successful candidate will be experienced in running member events and tournaments with organization and attention to detail
The successful candidate will bring ideas to make improvements to events and services while maintaining respect for the traditions of the club and each respective event
The successful candidate will be able to run the golf operation in the absence of the head professional in keeping with the standards and expectations the club and head professional have set forth
The successful candidate will be adept at providing anticipatory service to members and guests
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain PGA Class A membership in good standing
Supervise, schedule and train golf shop personnel and outside services
Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
Provide professional golf instruction to members of all demographics
Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping in accordance with facility human resource policies
Provide excellent customer service, professional advice, and assistance to all patrons. Focus attention on members and guests needs and remain calm, professional and courteous at all times, even when under pressure.
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
Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service (as applicable)
Directly responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the club’s USGA Handicap System
Develop relationships with members and/or guests by participating in events, including playing golf, as approved by management
Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations
Always conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image
Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
WHY WORK AT THE MINIKAHDA CLUB
The Minikahda Club provides a strong culture of teamwork, inclusiveness, and diversity among both the staff and the members
The Minikahda Club enjoys a commitment to excellence throughout the facility
The Minikahda Club provides opportunities for staff to grow and develop skills and celebrates when staff can advance to higher positions at other fine clubs
The Minikahda Club is committed to helping staff enjoy a healthy work/life balance
The Minikahda Club’s members and staff love golf, have great respect for the spirit of the game, and celebrate a community where all who love golf are welcome
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Base salary range: $50,000-$60,000
Total compensation range: $60,000-$75,000
Additional Income:
Private Instruction
Group Clinics
Club Repair
Holiday Bonus
Benefits:
Flexible workweek depending on season
6 days in-season
4-5 days in shoulder and winter months
Vacation time in winter months
PGA & GBN Dues Paid
Tournament Allowance
Education & PGA Show Allowances
Uniform Allowance
2 meals provided by our culinary team, daily
Health Benefits
401k Program
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is February 20th, 2022
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 Minikahda Club"
When applying, your "Resume Materials" should include a cover letter addressed to - Michael Congdon, PGA Head Golf Professional
Jacque Madison, PGA is the lead Career Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact her directly.
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