Specialist Golf Pro
Vail Resorts, Denver, CO, United States
Hiring for Seasonal Positions
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Employee Benefits
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Responsible for managing daily member golf operations at Red Sky Golf Club. This includes member relations, ensuring play is tracked and managed, protecting and controlling assets, assisting with managing golf staff, assisting with running tournaments, conducting lessons, assisting with golf shop operations and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience.
Job Specification
Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr
Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities
Assist with financial and operational performance of the golf shop operations and golf services
Ensure all financial goals and objectives are being achieved
Assist the Director of Golf and/or the Head Golf Professional as well as the team in managing the facility in an efficient, high‑quality, service‑oriented manner.
Oversee the reservation system, starting, monitoring, and pace of play
Track and verify all players, members and guests, rounds, green fees, golf cars, club care, lockers, handicap fees, other charges necessary, and facilitate accurate accounting and record‑keeping
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, motivate, coach, discipline and supervise entry‑level golf shop staff as well as outside service
Assist with or lead in running golf tournaments at a high level of standard using Golf Genius
Assist in training, supervising and motivating the staff to meet facility objectives, especially in providing exceptional customer service.
Assist merchandise manager with retail merchandise concessions in step with the mission of the golf operation and facility
Assist in the marketing and promotion of new memberships as well as playing with prospective members
Assist merchandise manager in maintaining a profitable golf merchandising operation
Assist with golf related purchasing
Provide an enhanced golf instruction program offering individual lessons and group clinics for all levels.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
PGA Membership or enrolled in the PGM program
Must have 3-5 years’ golf operations experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License or passport
Knowledgeable in RPOS, Jonas, Golf Genius, and Microsoft Office
Work history at high‑end private facilities
Able to communicate effectively in English
Previous member and guest service experience and excellent guest service skills
Able to work entire season
Experience with tee‑time reservations and management
Extensive knowledge of the game and rules of golf
Excellent verbal and written communication
Professional presentation / PGA standards
High level of attention to detail
Excellent member and guest service
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness to learn and to teach lessons
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 513481
Reference Date: 02/25/2026
Job Code Function: Golf Services
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: Entry Level
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Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Employee Benefits
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Responsible for managing daily member golf operations at Red Sky Golf Club. This includes member relations, ensuring play is tracked and managed, protecting and controlling assets, assisting with managing golf staff, assisting with running tournaments, conducting lessons, assisting with golf shop operations and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience.
Job Specification
Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr
Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities
Assist with financial and operational performance of the golf shop operations and golf services
Ensure all financial goals and objectives are being achieved
Assist the Director of Golf and/or the Head Golf Professional as well as the team in managing the facility in an efficient, high‑quality, service‑oriented manner.
Oversee the reservation system, starting, monitoring, and pace of play
Track and verify all players, members and guests, rounds, green fees, golf cars, club care, lockers, handicap fees, other charges necessary, and facilitate accurate accounting and record‑keeping
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, motivate, coach, discipline and supervise entry‑level golf shop staff as well as outside service
Assist with or lead in running golf tournaments at a high level of standard using Golf Genius
Assist in training, supervising and motivating the staff to meet facility objectives, especially in providing exceptional customer service.
Assist merchandise manager with retail merchandise concessions in step with the mission of the golf operation and facility
Assist in the marketing and promotion of new memberships as well as playing with prospective members
Assist merchandise manager in maintaining a profitable golf merchandising operation
Assist with golf related purchasing
Provide an enhanced golf instruction program offering individual lessons and group clinics for all levels.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
PGA Membership or enrolled in the PGM program
Must have 3-5 years’ golf operations experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License or passport
Knowledgeable in RPOS, Jonas, Golf Genius, and Microsoft Office
Work history at high‑end private facilities
Able to communicate effectively in English
Previous member and guest service experience and excellent guest service skills
Able to work entire season
Experience with tee‑time reservations and management
Extensive knowledge of the game and rules of golf
Excellent verbal and written communication
Professional presentation / PGA standards
High level of attention to detail
Excellent member and guest service
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness to learn and to teach lessons
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 513481
Reference Date: 02/25/2026
Job Code Function: Golf Services
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: Entry Level
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