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Assistant Golf Pro

Deserthighlandsscottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States


Overview CAREERS AT DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB/ASSOCIATION!

Explore all of the employment opportunities available at the premier residential golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona. Desert Highlands is a private residential golf community offering exceptional service to our exclusive members. Our employees are trained to be the finest, service-oriented team in the Club industry. We are more than just an employer; we are a family serving a family.

Mission:

We provide exceptional experiences that instill pride in our community.

Vision:

Desert Highlands strives to be recognized as the finest member owned club community in the Nation.

Core Values:

Respect, Heritage, Dynamic, Community, Excellence, & Integrity

Primary Purpose:

To assist in the facilitation of the daily golf operations which includes: maintaining a platinum level of service to members and guests; assist with management of outside operations staff; manage daily operations of the golf shop and golf course; Retail Inventory—help manage and physically count merchandise in an effort to successfully manage inventory levels; Tournament Preparation—prepare, organize and take part in tournaments and weekly events as assigned by the Director of Golf and Head Professional.

Essential Functions

Golf Shop Operations

Full knowledge of all opening and closing procedures of the golf shop

Assist in managing the daily tee sheet

Communicate with outside operations, starter, directional and player assistant of all changes

Assist membership in booking tee times through Club Essentials

Stay updated and current on all upcoming events scheduled throughout the year

Manage all aspects of directional when working in directional station

Ensure the group arrives from the range 8 minutes before their tee time

Ensure the group heads to the tee 3 minutes before their tee time

Manage the first tee when starting

Record the starting times, transportation choices, and cart numbers for all groups

Make groups aware of the standard of play policy

Manage the golf course for the enjoyment of all when working a player assistant shift

Greet all groups on golf course and keep detailed documentation of pace of play issues

Inform the Director of Golf of all issues that negatively impacted play

Assist in the management of golf shop supplies

Maintain and stock inventory of daily operation supplies for the golf shop including; gloves, golf balls, scorecards, tees, pencils, matches, ball marks, cart tags, proximities and tee sheets

Take precise and thorough phone messages; answer phones to proper standards

Retail Operations

Work with the Buyer in maintaining a neat and organized floor area

Assist in special ordering and shipment receiving on a daily basis

Assist with monthly inventory of all merchandise

Fold and hang apparel and refresh all displays throughout the day

Tournament Operations

Assist and become knowledgeable in all aspects of set-up operations including scoreboards, cart tags, proximities, staging area set-up and billing charging

Credit Book—check to make sure tournament winners are properly entered into the credit book with correct dates and description of event

Make proper copies of tournament results and enter into the correct files

Manage the tournaments and events assigned

Develop a break even Profit and Loss

Market the event ahead of time

Ensure the tee sheets are properly set up for the event

Ensure all jobs are assigned to staff for the event

Handicaps

Daily check all handicap computers to confirm their operational status

Receive all information: handicap cards, GHIN information

Update all course rating material and conversion material

Keep accurate records of all additions and deletions to the system

Charge and/or credit all additions and deletions to the system

Maintain complete knowledge of the handicapping system and all pertinent handicap information

Club Repair

Maintain and inventory all stock items necessary for in-house club repair work including; grips, tape, and fluids

Document and keep accurate records of all in house and out of house club repair work

Update all charges and credits for all club repair work

Keep club repair area neat, clean and organized at all times

Teaching Operations

Assist in all daily scheduling of lessons for all teaching assistants

Assist the Director of Instruction when needed

Restrict lesson time to times not scheduled for golf shop duty

Keep updated on times needed for clinics and group lessons

Ensure proper club fittings for Members

Miscellaneous Duties

Assume responsibilities of Head Golf Professional in his/her absence

Maintain playing ability and work to stay competent in all areas of your golf game

Restrict practice times for all times not scheduled for shop duty

Be prepared to fill in at all times in any capacity within the golf operations

Safety and Other

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting employee health and safety. Assists in training colleagues in proper safety techniques.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and understanding of typical golf course procedures

Age 21, valid Driver’s License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record

Reliable and predictable attendance

Present a positive, professional image, clean and neat appearance

Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Note: May require CPR/First Aid and AED certification; training will be provided by Desert Highlands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Position is in a private residential and golf community in N. Scottsdale

Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects

Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit and bend

May require reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents, store materials, or arrange floor displays throughout the workday

Proper lifting techniques required

May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts or merchandise on occasion

The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including high temperatures

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

This job description serves as a general overview of the job duties that this position requires.

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