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Assistant Golf Professional

Twice, Clarkston, MI, United States


Overview Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club is located thirty miles north of Detroit and is recognized among the best public golf courses in the nation featuring 27 holes, driving range, clubhouse with dining room and banquet venue, the Station. The addition of the Station now brings year-round offerings to Shepherd's Hollow with weddings and corporate events across all seasons.

Shepherd's Hollow is seeking to fill an Assistant Golf Professional position. We offer a fast-paced, fun and dynamic work environment. Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club has a strong culture of excellence, integrity and hard work combined with a spirit of cooperation amongst its staff and is looking for a like-minded individual to join our team. With our strong work ethic and emphasis on teamwork, we strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible.

Position Overview The Assistant Golf Professional will assist the Director of Golf in the management of day-to-day golf operations of the facility. The position is responsible for supervising and managing total golf operations in the absence of the Director of Golf. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers. The position will be involved in all the following categories: Tournaments, Junior PGA, Player Development Programs, Outside Golf Operation Services, Group events/outings, Starters/Rangers, Merchandising and Golf Instruction.

Experience Required

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Hardworking team player

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

Actively pursuing PGA membership (if a PGA Associate) in a timely manner through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program or PGM curriculum

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 our facility

Service and client-driven attitude

Experienced computer user with tournament software including Golf Genius as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet

Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with golfer check-in and fee collection; control and manage play

Assist with all opening and closing procedures

Assist with training new and returning pro shop and outside operations staff

Conduct individual lessons and group clinics

Assist in Player Development programs

Assist with management of outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved

Assist in the inventory control of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders including ordering procedures, receiving procedures, inputting into point of sale, pricing procedures, display, and sales

Assist in coordinating golf activities with other departments

Assist in planning and budgeting for the golf operations

Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times while providing a high level of guest services

Assist in coordinating and executing golf outings and club twilight events

Assist the management team and any other facilities with needs as they arise

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