Embedded Files
Sandy, UT
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT WILLOW CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT WILLOW CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Sandy, UT | Willow Creek Country Club is a private country club nestled against the dramatic Wasatch Mountains, just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
It was in 1957 that a visionary group—"The Twenty-Five Associates"—took a chance and purchased 166 acres of rocky, undeveloped stream bed with the idea of developing a first-rate golf course and country club in the then-remote southeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley.
The hard work paid off. Willow Creek Country Club celebrated its 65th birthday in 2022. The founders' vision proved correct: the lush golf course and country club amenities are now prizes much enjoyed by 500 members and have been since the club's inception. Families have now been raised at Willow Creek, and second and third-generation members continue the tradition.
Willow Creek's 7,096-yard course, at the base of the towering Wasatch Mountains, offers spectacular country club golf. Its original design is steeped in tradition that can be traced to American golf architect Donald Ross. This traditional design has produced challenging golf and the course is painstakingly maintained with all the advantages of modern agronomy.
The clubhouse and golf course have evolved and kept pace throughout the years, but one concept remains central: Willow Creek is a lifestyle that continues to enhance the lives of its members, their families, and their guests.
With a thorough understanding of the value of preserving traditions and incorporating modern technology, the course was completely renovated in 2005 under the direction of Damian Pascuzzo. The renovation's objective was to provide the utmost in golfing enjoyment for all levels of play--from junior golf, to all levels of recreational golf, to active ladies' programs, to PGA tournament play.
The club is in the beginning stages of presenting to membership the complete rebuild of the Golf Course Maintenance Complex.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Annual Club Revenue: $7,000,000
Annual Golf Revenue: $500,000 (Does not include golf shop revenue)
Number of Employees: 3 full-time annual; 30 seasonal (full and part-time)
Golf Rounds annually: 34,000
Number of golf holes: 18 holes
Club facilities include: Three dining outlets, a swimming pool, a driving range, practice facilities
Number of members to date: 533 (includes golf and social)
Annual Dues: $11,000 per member
Initiation Fee: $50,000 (Member Priced/Open Market)
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Type: Full Time
General Purpose: Manages, supervises, and oversees the club’s entire golf operation, excluding golf course maintenance, to provide the highest standards of excellence for member and guest enjoyment. Plans and coordinates a golf program which is respected and enjoyed by the membership. Manages the Golf Pro Shop and related services to meet the needs of the members in a manner consistent with the club’s mission and philosophy. Ensures proper communication between departments, maintains excellent relationships with suppliers, and keeps members satisfied and well-informed. Highly visible to the membership.
Mission Statement: Our purpose is to provide our members and their guests with an enjoyable social and recreational experience, in a progressive, full-service country club environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervises, trains, and directs club staff in customer service, golf car maintenance, Golf Pro Shop, golf professionals and other on-course personnel.
Supervises the planning, promotion, and execution of all club-based and outside golf tournaments.
Design, promote and direct all golf activities in conjunction with the Golf Committee.
Prepares budgets for golf operations.
Maintains management reports as needed by General Manager.
Assists in ordering merchandise with the Merchandise Buyer for Golf Pro Shop.
Orders supplies associated with golf activities.
Organizes charges and collects fees for all golf-related activities.
Conducts golf clinics and training programs.
Interprets and enforces the club’s golf rules and regulations without prejudice and ensures that the Golf Pro Shop staff is familiar with club rules and policies and enforces them.
Supervises and schedules the work hours for the Golf Pro Shop operation, golf course and golf car staff within the parameters of the annual operating budget. Ensures Top Level Managers are scheduled throughout the entire day, so members have access to one of Key Professionals at any time.
Plays golf regularly with a cross-section of members; at least three times per month between May and October.
Works with management, committees, and merchandiser to oversee retail sales from the Golf Pro Shop.
Functions as management liaison with the Golf Committee and attends all meetings. Recommends policy changes in the areas of user fee structure, hours of operation, guest privileges, etc.
Meets regularly with the General Manager and the Golf Course Superintendent to review the condition of the golf course and makes recommendations on areas needing attention.
Provides the most efficient use of tee times and assures all tee times are properly scheduled.
Assures that sufficient golf cars are available and ready for play.
Ensures carts are clean, filled with sand and seed, and ice [when necessary] at all times.
Ensures refill stations on the course are also maintained as needed.
Ensures proper pace of play, and enforcement of rules; directs staff to act as Marshals and Starters to ensure this happens.
Pro Shop Staff are required to interact with members “Outside” of Pro Shop to create relationships while enforcing the rules or pace of play. This element is not to be handled solely via electronics from within the Pro Shop.
Ensures Driving Range has a full-time attendant between the months of May – October.
Ensures, full service, including but not limited to, balls being picked on a timely basis, range and practice greens and facilities are clean and orderly; balls are always available at all stations for members and guests; range tee is free of broken tees; furnishings and fixtures are organized; attendant sees to club cleaning; attendant monitors members and guests for proper adherence to dress code.
Staffing of Pro Shop and Outside Member Services as appropriate.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Class A member in good standing with the PGA of America.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Director of Golf or Head Professional.
Prior experience in all facets of golf operations, including inventory and financial control; employee motivation and training; golf instruction; tournament and event management; working knowledge of golf course maintenance.
Expertise in golf rules and regulations.
Good working knowledge of golf course maintenance.
Knowledge of marketing, financial management, and retail operations.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Technological Competency with Microsoft programs, Golf Genius, and Communication software.
Overall ability to comfortably adapt to any software and technology.
Ability to efficiently learn the NS NorthStar system.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: Total anticipated compensation $150,000-$175,000
Anticipated total compensation includes base salary, performance bonus, and golf shop sales incentive
Benefits Package:
100% of Health, Dental, Vision for individual and/or family
401(k) Retirement Plan
Education Allowance
PGA Dues
PGA Show Attendance
Cell Phone Allowance
Relocation Package Offered
Meals Provided While at the Club
3 Weeks Paid Vacation
Hours requirement dramatically reduced during winter months
100% of Lesson Revenue
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is November 30, 2023 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, Willow Creek Country Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Alex Nicolaidis, CCM, CCE, General Manager
*If selected, please be available to attend in-person interviews at the club on December 11, 2023.
Lucas Brick, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: lbrick@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
To serve as the most trusted professional resource for employers seeking experts to lead an organization in the golf and hospitality industry, and support their future success by serving as lifelong partners.
Page updated
Report abuse