Vero Beach Country Club

Vero Beach, FL

Head Golf Professional

ABOUT VERO BEACH COUNTRY CLUB


Vero Beach, FL | Vero Beach Country Club was founded in 1924 by Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton. They are considered to be the founders of not only the Club but the city of Vero Beach as well. To this day, we are honored to have many of the newer generations of these families still maintaining memberships. Originally called the Royal Park Golf Course, the Club was born out of the citrus industry and all the local businesses lent a hand in developing and maintaining the course once it became operational. It was not until 1954 that the name Vero Beach Country Club was adopted and in 1968 it was reorganized as a private club.

 

Set only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, the northern border of the club is comprised of mangroves and creates a private oasis for the front nine. The Club’s property is surrounded by quaint neighborhoods where many of the members live. Unlike most of the other clubs in the area, VBCC is almost 80% year-round residents so activities around the club are nonstop.

 

The Club currently has 400 golf members and 175 social members with a waiting list of just over 70. Active golf programs and groups for both men and women.  The club is also known for its great food and recently opened fitness and pool complex complete with poolside dining and beverage service. A very active social calendar along with croquet, bridge, mahjong, book club, and other activities provides something for everyone. 

 

The club culture is definitely one with a family feel. A management team of eight has almost 120 years of tenure and there are 20 team members with over 10 years of service to the Club. The Club operates under a committee structure and is governed by a Board of eleven. Member relevance, service, and fiduciary responsibility are cornerstones to the Club’s success and continue to provide the foundation on which we keep growing. Vero Beach Country Club is one of the best-kept secrets of the Treasure Coast of Florida.

CLUB DETAILS


Facility: Member Owned

Course Access: Private

Number of Holes: 18

Total Annual Rounds: 28,000

Number of Carts: 65

Members: 400

Caddie Program: No

Practice Range: Yes

Short Game Area: Yes

POSITION OVERVIEW


Title: Head Golf Professional 

Reports to: General Manager

Position Description: The Head Golf Professional will be a high-energy, visible leader with a passion for the game. The successful hire will be the face of golf at VBCC and will focus on delivering an elite member experience daily. Recruiting and developing a world-class, career-focused team trained to meet the needs of members and guests. Managing over 10 employees, the Head Golf Professional will be responsible for all aspects of the golf operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


Golf Operations Management


Retail Management


Player Development


Business and Financial


Other Responsibilities

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS


Including but not limited to the following:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS


The club will provide a competitive base salary plus a bonus structure and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:

Benefits Package:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.

Resume deadline is November 21, 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, Vero Beach Country Club, Head Golf Professional

Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Timothy Straley | General Manager | Vero Beach Country Club

Ted Logan and Geoff Lofstead are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.


tlogan@pgahq.com

glofstead@pgahq.com


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