Valdosta Country Club

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:

Golf Operations: 

• Track and verify all players and guests, golf cars, club care, lockers, handicap fees, and other necessary charges, and facilitate accurate accounting and recordkeeping  

• Oversee golf car fleet while ensuring proper maintenance and recordkeeping  

• Develop and manage an innovative tournament program that services all customer  segments  

• Administer the Rules of Golf and educate staff. Promote and provide Rules of Golf  clinics to the membership  

• Develop, maintain, update, and utilize customer database including important dates,  spending, sizes, preferences  

• Oversee retail merchandise concession in step with the mission of the golf operation and  facility, while maintaining profitability  

• Supervise physical inventories, present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment,  apparel, and accessories  

• Ensure customer database includes and tracks important dates, spending, sizes,  preferences  

• Develop and oversee player development programs utilizing PGA of America Player Engagement Programs:  PGA Jr League, PGA Family Golf, PGA Coach, and Drive, Chip and Putt.  

• Oversee the administration of the golf handicap program  

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Golf Course Superintendent and provide  advice on course playability and tournament setup  

• Participate in and compile information from market competition using PGA Performance  Track for comparison studies to properly position the facility in the marketplace  

• Play golf with a variety of members and/or guests as time permits  

• Coordinate plans with the Food and Beverage Manager for food and beverage needs for  all golf functions  

Knowledge, Skills and Traits: 

• Maintain PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification  

• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, 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 

• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market  

• Service and customer-focused attitude  

• Experienced in written and oral business communications  

• Remain up-to-date on customer relationship management tactics and strategies    Utilize PGA of America Player Engagement Programs:  PGA Jr League, PGA Family Golf, PGA Coach, and Drive, Chip and Putt.  

• Experienced computer user including Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other  applications, i.e. email, internet, tournament and database  

• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community   Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of marketing  and business trends  

• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations  

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• PGA Member in good standing

• The right candidate will have experience in the combined role with recent years of  experience focused on General Management of a private club facility