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Assistant Golf Professional

Twice, Augusta, GA, United States


Overview
Somerby Golf Club is one of the finest private clubs in the Midwest. Providing its members with one of the top-rated golf courses in the state of Minnesota with outstanding playing conditions that provide an exceptional golf experience unparalleled in the region. Constructed in 2004 by renowned golf course architects John Fought and Tom Lehman, our 18-hole Championship golf course has quickly gained respect from players of all skill levels. Offering a variety of shot options, our course provides opportunity for a novice player, while challenging even the most accomplished golfer. Somerby is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary incorporating natural elements throughout the course. Playing at Somerby will be an unforgettable experience every time you hit the course.

Experience Required

High School Diploma

Enrollment in PGA Program (recommended)

Applicant to be pursuing PGA membership

Previous experience at private golf facility (recommended)

Strong customer service and leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of the USGA Rules of Golf

Knowledge of golf shop operations, tournaments, and teaching.

Knowledge of Golf Genius Software (preferred)

Outgoing personality

Good communication skills

Essential Responsibilities
The applicant should have a desire to work in the golf industry and be working toward PGA membership or be an active PGA member. The assistant golf professional will work to ensure exceptional customer service. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, ensuring that all members and guests are greeted and welcomed in a professional and courteous manner, providing assistance and information to members and guests, accurately operating point of sale system, assisting with special orders and all golf shop inventory, giving lessons, performing minor club repair, operating tournament software, outing preparation, playing golf with the membership, merchandising the golf shop. The Assistant Golf Professional will be a team player who reports to the Director of Golf and works with other assistants to maintain an exceptional golf shop operation.

Enforce club rules and policies to members and guests

Work in a professional manner with all club staff

Administering golf leagues & events

Overseeing golf shop operations (opening & closing)

Managing online reservations, website & inventory systems

Monitoring on-course activity & pace of play

Providing golf lessons/club fittings for members

Coordinating Junior Golf Program

Events and Leagues

Assisting with the operation/execution of club events and outside events

Coordinating/assisting with leagues: Men's Leagues, Women's Leagues, PGA Junior League

Working closely with other Golf Professionals on major club events (Member/Member, Old Crown Invitational, Fall Invitational and many more)

Instruction, Club Fitting and Playing

Instructing all members on the fundamentals of the game in both private and group environments

Assisting members and guests with their equipment needs through knowledgeable club fittings using fitting systems and technology provided

Playing golf with members as all staff encouraged to play with members as frequently as possible

Merchandising

Entering merchandise invoices into the inventory system

Assisting with inventory control of the golf shop

Supporting the day-to-day merchandise operations (sales, service, ticketing, displays, organization)

Creation, entry, and assistance with special orders

Benefits

Staff Uniforms

Clothing Allowance

Golf Equipment Staff Opportunity

PGA Dues

Playing/Practice Privileges

Winter employment opportunity in southern part of the country during the off-season months

Meal While on Duty

Other Benefits May Apply

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