Stuart, FL | Willoughby Golf Club is located in Martin County, Florida. It is a member-owned community of 375 single-family homes situated on a picturesque blend of lush nature preserves and beautifully landscaped properties. The community is centered around an Arthur Hills golf course that has hosted regional U.S. Open qualifiers, yet is enjoyed by golfers at all levels.
The Membership fully supported a complete golf course renovation which is currently underway. The project is expected to be completed in October 2024.
Facility: Member Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 27,000
Number of Carts: 45
Members: 292
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Title: Director of Golf
Position Description: Willoughby is a member-focused Club and strong Member service experience is a must. The women’s golf experience is an important part of our golf programming. Candidates must have excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills and a professional demeanor with the ability to multi-task and handle changes. This creative individual must possess the ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop a service team capable of consistently exceeding members’ expectations (as appropriate to the position). Golf shop/retail knowledge is required as our shop is the hub of golf activity. Experience with hard and soft good sales, coordination of demo days, inventory procedures, and coordination of staffing is helpful.
Oversee the management and performance of all golf shop and applicable department operations and services; ensure high standards and total Member satisfaction
Establish golf shop operations personnel policies and ensure proper hiring, training, supervising, personal development, and corrective action in accordance with fair labor standards, safety, and established policy
Oversee the development of operating procedures and training manuals for the golf operation
Oversee and manage all golf department staff
Schedule and chair regular staff meetings focused on Members, operations, revenue growth, cost containment, and continuous improvement.
Attend as invited committee/staff/public meetings representing the Club
Coordinate and ensure all written correspondence, reporting, newsletters, and communications for the golf operation
Coordinate plans with the Assistant General Manager for all food and beverage needs, on-course food and beverage needs, banquets, outside events, and catering for all golf functions
Meet, greet, and welcome prospective Members and their guests
Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage
Develop and oversee an innovative tournament schedule and golf activities program that serves all Members
Develop and oversee golf instruction, clinics, golf schools, and player development programs for all Members
Develop and oversee a profitable merchandise operation that is consistent with Member demographics and desires
Oversee golf marketing initiatives including all promotional materials, play recruitment, yield management, golf packages, and outside events plus the promotion of new golf memberships (where applicable)
Oversee all fiscal areas and performance for the golf operations including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and correction
Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services; generate, monitor, and analyze reports
Maintain a close working relationship with the Golf Course Superintendent and other department heads
Play golf with Members/guests of all skill levels as time and duties permit
Oversee and enforce golf shop operations policies, procedures, controls, and fee structures to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory, and resources
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Class A PGA or LPGA Member
A minimum of 5 years experience as a Head Golf Professional, 1st Assistant in a Club of good reputation, or a combination thereof
High level of proficiency in MS Office, Jonas, and Golf Hits
Maintains a professional image within the Club and the South Florida PGA Section
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Salary:
The Club will offer a competitive base salary plus a bonus structure.
Benefits package:
Medical
Dental
401k
Relocation assistance
PTO
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is July 24, 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, Willoughby Golf Club, Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Ms. Michele Reilly | General Manager | Willoughby Golf Club
Scott Kmiec, Ted Logan, and Geoff Lofstead are leading this search.
Please contact them with any questions.
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