West Chester, PA | Founded in 1898, West Chester Golf & Country Club is a historic, member-owned club located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Since relocating to its current 55-acre site in 1906, the Club has evolved with modern golf, tennis, pool, and social amenities. With over a century of continuous improvements and deep community roots, West Chester Golf & Country Club remains a premier destination for golf and country club life in the region.
Facility: Member-Equity
Course Access: Private
Annual Revenue: 1.6M
Number of Memberships: 400
Average Member Age: 54
Full Time Employees: 12
Golf:
Number of Holes: 9 (With an 18-hole Routing)
Total Annual Rounds: 10,000
Number of Carts: 20
Primary Golf Season: April-October (course remains open year-round)
Corporate Outings: 15
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: No
Short Game Area: Putting Green
Golf Department Staff: 8
Golf Shop Ownership: Golf Professional
Racquet Facilities
Number of Tennis Courts: 4 (Outdoor)
Type of Courts: 2 Hard, 2 Har-Tru
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Swimming Facilities
1 Outdoor Pool
Opened Memorial Day to Labor Day
Seasonal Pool Manager
Youth Swim Team
Dining Facilities (all renovated in 2025)
Ashbridge Pub
Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Grille Room: Up to 50 Guests
Ballroom: Up to 120 Guests (with Outdoor Patio)
Title: General Manager
Reports to: Board of Governors
Supervises: Head Golf Professional, Course Superintendent, Banquet & Events Manager, Pool Manager, Tennis Manager, Accounting & Business Staff, Executive Chef
Number of Staff Managed: 8
Position Description: The General Manager (GM) of West Chester Golf & Country Club will oversee all daily operations while driving an exceptional, family-focused member experience. This leader will manage clubhouse, golf, grounds, pool, dining, and social activities with a focus on operational excellence, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Oversee all daily operations and work with the Club Board on long-term strategic initiatives.
Act as the primary liaison to the Board, providing clear communication, timely updates, and trusted guidance on operations, staffing, member experience, and capital planning.
Deliver an exceptional member experience, ensuring a welcoming, family-oriented, community-driven culture across the Clubhouse, golf operations, pool, tennis, and all social programming.
Oversee all Club departments, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive financial performance through responsible budgeting, cost control, revenue generation, and operational discipline; ensure operations meet or exceed budget expectations.
Develop and lead a high-performing staff, cultivating engagement, retention, and a positive culture.
Manage capital improvement initiatives, including long-term golf course upgrades, pool house renovation or rebuild, locker room/bathroom improvements, and other facility enhancements to align with the Club's mission and values
Enhance the social and dining experience, strengthening programming, increasing banquet utilization, and ensuring the Club remains the first-choice social destination for members.
Increase the Club’s visibility and community presence through local initiatives.
Proactively evaluate and improve operational processes, consistently identifying opportunities for efficiency, quality, and member satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, regulatory requirements, employment, and HR policies.
Drive membership growth, retention, and satisfaction through innovative programs and services.
Serve as the primary point of contact for members as the face of the Club, ensuring a responsive and personalized service experience.
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, in progress, or equivalent is preferred.
Proven leadership experience in private club management or hospitality operations with oversight across multiple departments.
Demonstrated ability as a strategic and hands-on operator while maintaining high-level leadership and board partnership.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, P&L oversight, cost control, capital planning, and delivering operations at or under budget.
Track record of enhancing member satisfaction, strengthening culture, and improving overall service delivery across diverse departments.
Experience managing and developing staff, with a focus on morale, retention, coaching, and building cohesive teams.
History of successful facility or capital improvement oversight.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be the face of the Club, build trust with the Board, and develop strong relationships with members and staff.
Creative program and event development experience, particularly in social programming, dining engagement, and maximizing use of club facilities.
Problem-solving mindset, driven by continuous improvement, member-first decision making, and operational excellence.
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Base Salary
Performance Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employer-Matched 401K
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay via Club Policy.
Club Privileges
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is December 16th, 2025 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, West Chester Golf & Country Club, General Manager
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Paul Adolf | Search Committee Chair | West Chester Golf & Country Club
Joe Doughty, PGA, Geoff Surrette, PGA and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: jdoughty@pgahq.com
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