Valdosta Country Club
Valdosta, GA
Assistant Golf Professional
ABOUT VALDOSTA COUNTRY CLUB
Valdosta, GA | The Valdosta Country Club is a private, member-owned club, offering exceptional golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, and events. The VCC has been an integral part of the community for over 100 years and prides itself on outstanding service in a welcoming atmosphere. Located in the heart of our city, the VCC is just minutes from most neighborhoods. We invite you to explore all the amenities, athletic programs, social events, and Southern hospitality that Valdosta Country Club has to offer!
OUR HISTORY
The Valdosta Country Club was organized in 1917, with Abial Winn as the first president. The original clubhouse burned in 1958, and the new clubhouse opened in December 1959. In 1968, 238 acres of the Civil War property Cherokee Plantation were acquired for future expansion. In 1977, Joe Lee designed the Plantation and Bottom Nines as well as the residential development.
In October of 1987, the construction of the Bellemeade Nine was started with Bobby Weed as the architect and completed on July 4, 1988. On July 4, 1990, our beautifully appointed and designed sports complex and Plantation Grill opened.
In 2015, the entire Clubhouse—including Ballroom, Dining Room, Lounge, Lobby, Pro Shop, Fitness Center, and Locker Rooms—was completely renovated to provide a fresh, new look with modern finishes and improved amenities. In 2016 the Tennis Courts were refinished with beautiful and classic Har-Tru clay. The Fitness Center was upgraded in 2021 with all-new cardio equipment, complete with cable TV and virtual-ride bikes. And in 2022 the Club broke ground on a full 18-hole golf course renovation. The Valdosta Country Club celebrated 100 years in 2017 and we look forward to many, many more!
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18 Hole Regulation, 6 Hole Short Course
Total Annual Rounds: 13,000-15,000
Number of Carts: 65
Members: 250 Golf and 200 Social
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 75
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Reports to: General Manager/Director of Golf
Supervises: Outside Operations, Golf Shop, Bag Room Team Members
Position Description: The Assistant Golf Professional assists the General Manager/Director of Golf in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:
Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play
Assist with all opening and closing procedures
Assist in managing facility tournament operations including weekly events
Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, post-tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow-up
Conduct individual lessons and group clinics
Assist with men’s, women’s, and junior golf events and programs
Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
Assist in managing golf car operation, practice facility, and club storage service
Provide club repair and club fitting services to customers
Directly responsible for timely and consistently maintaining the club’s USGA Handicap System
Play golf with a variety of Members
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and always maintain a professional image
Assist with the administration of applicable staff via recordkeeping, work schedules, etc. in accordance with facility human resource policies
Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, the rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations
Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Service and customer-focused attitude
Experienced in written and oral business communications
Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. POS and Golf Genius
Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Base salary of $45,000 to $50,000 based on experience
Annual Instruction Revenue of $5,000 to $10,000
The following benefit program is immediately available upon the first day of employment:
EAP
The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees after 90 days of employment:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability – Paid for by Valdosta Country Club
Holidays – New Year’s Day, Labor Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees after 1 year of employment:
Vacation
401K
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is December 3, 2024 at 11:59 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, Valdosta Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Cary Brown, PGA | General Manager/Director of Golf | Valdosta Country Club
Doug Wert, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: dwert@pgahq.com
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