THE NEST GOLF CLUB
Bonita Springs, Florida
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
The Nest Golf Club | Bonita Springs, Florida
Located along the Naples/Bonita Springs coastline in Southwest Florida, The Nest is a unique golfer's paradise with two extraordinary 18-hole Tom Fazio courses touted by Golf Digest as a top choice to play in Southwest Florida. Both courses have a reputation for being playable virtually every day of the year although there is a lively debate as to which course is the favorite. Members do not have to live in the community of Pelican Landing to enjoy one of the spectacular family memberships, and the club is conveniently located around many of Southwest Florida's premier communities.
The Nest is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, where you will play through incredible Florida landscapes featuring wetland marshes, live oaks, and mangrove thickets. You’re likely to see a bald eagle or even spot a pod of dolphins on your way to our renowned finishing holes of the Hurricane course. Considered among the most compelling and visually stunning courses in the region, every challenging hole here inspires frequent deep breaths on courses that take full advantage of natural water hazards, lush landscapes, and tree-lined fairways generously buffering the outside world.
Additionally, The Nest is a club where exceptional golf does not always have to be played seriously. Members of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged by a culture defined by competitive yet incredibly friendly play. The Members are especially proud of the sizable group of active women golfers and enjoy a high level of men, women, and couples group play. The age demographic is also becoming more diverse, as they experience a robust intake of new Members. Currently, the membership is full with a growing waiting list. The club is open year-round, serving more than 30% of the Members who are full-year residents. All golf activity is supported by a staff of professionals dedicated to ensuring each round is equally enjoyable and rewarding.
The Nest has recently made significant investments in its courses, clubhouse, and parking facilities. Improvements to the practice facilities are in the planning stages with intentions to extend the length of the driving range, modify the short game areas, increase grassed hitting stations, employ the best-in-class synthetic hitting stations, and significantly enhance the instructional offering.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Nest is seeking to fill the position of Director of Golf. This position will envision, create, implement, and manage all programs and services that will promote an exceptional golf experience for Members and their guests. This position reports directly to the General Manager/COO.
The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of “excellence” in a golf operation and will be capable of developing a staff culture and standards that support this vision. Great leadership skills, effective communication, and productive training and mentorship programs are critical for this role. This individual must be detail-oriented in all aspects of the golf operation, effectively managing a busy tournament schedule, and fostering a successful mentorship program for up-and-coming professionals will be critical to the success of this role. This includes hiring, training, setting expectations and goals, accountability, and corrective management for all direct reports.
Additionally, this individual should maintain a high level of focus and control over golf department operational procedures and policies to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory, and resources. Overseeing and developing a strong golf instruction program will also be a priority for the Director of Golf in collaboration with the Director of Instruction.
The Director of Golf is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all department heads and ensure the club is functioning at a high level. The Director of Golf will also participate in Committee and Board meetings as requested.
Requirements
The search committee has identified the following items as required for this position.
5+ years as a PGA Member in Good Standing - required
Bachelor's Degree or experience equivalent - required
2–3 years as a Director of Golf or Head Professional under a Director of Golf at a multi-course, private facility 36-hole, high-volume, private club - required
Critical Skills - Keys to Success
Critical Skills - Keys to Success
Management / Organizational Skills:
High visibility with the membership is required
Anticipate and respond to situations in a timely and professional manner
Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work activities in a timely and productive manner
Submit reports in a timely manner
Maintain a professional relationship with club members and guests
Track key performance indicators of activity and productivity
Accept and support board decisions related to the Golf Operations
Maintain a strong network with the South Florida Section, acquiring best practices, and attracting the best talent to the club
Fiscal Management:
Establish and follow the approved operating budget
Assure that quality and cost standards are consistently maintained
Control purchasing and labor costs
Monitor and assist in the development of all financial documents related to the Golf Department
Staff Supervision and Communication Skills:
Establish and elevate the service standards, developing clear job descriptions and expectations of each member of the golf staff.
Motivate, train, coach, and use progressive discipline for staff under your supervision
Ensure all employees adhere to standards and procedures in place at the club and within the golf department
Evaluate and review the performance of assigned staff in accordance with club policies
Recognize the accomplishments and strengths of staff and capitalize on their expertise
Communicate club positions/policies to staff in a professional manner
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through PGA ExecuSearch as described below.
Resume deadline is June 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm 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, The Nest Golf Club - Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. David Gillespie, General Manager/COO
Kathy Grayson and Geoff Lofstead are leading the search for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact them directly.
kgrayson@pgahq.com | glofstead@pgahq.com
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