River Strand Golf & Country Club General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROFILE:
RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
BRADENTON, FL

GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OPPORTUNITY AT RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
River Strand Golf & Country Club (RSG&CC) in Bradenton, Florida is searching for a new General Manager/Chief Operating Officer (GM/COO). RSG&CC is a private, bundled community known for its special amenities that encompass all types of sports including golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming and fitness.

The club is seeking a capable GM/COO who can continue the momentum and drive surrounding culture, technology and member experiences, ensuring that RSG&CC continues as one of the most desirable club communities in Southwest Florida. The future GM/COO must demonstrate strong financial acumen, team development with accountability and possess proven, best-practice skills in property leadership. Having strength in executing to established, strategic and operational goals and doing so with a strong and natural "mentorship" style are required. The ability to work with the Board as a thought partner in a respectful and diplomatic manner is also a clear priority here.

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RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, COMMUNITY AND LOCAL AREA
River Strand Golf and Country Club is a private, bundled community with 1,870 homesites featuring a 27-hole championship golf facility designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, with a recent $6M renovation designed by Andrew H. Green. The course offers a mix of challenging play amid scenic elements like palms, oaks, and river views, appealing to golfers of various skill levels while maintaining excellent conditions. Beyond golf, the club provides a full range of country club amenities, including nine Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, two resort-style pools, six satellite neighborhood pools, two fitness centers, social spaces like a Tiki Bar, multiple dining options, and a community center facility. The club recently completed a superb $9.5M renovation of the clubhouse, including indoor and outdoor dining and bar facilities, bathrooms, lobby, administration area, library and more. Residents and members enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with fitness classes, junior programming for racquets and golf, extensive events and social activities and gated community living in a variety of homes, all set in the heart of Manatee County near I-75.

RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS:

• $7,500 Golf Deeded, $5,000 Non-Golf Deeded Homes
• $750 Annual Food & Beverage Minimum
• Approximately 1,299 Golf, 571 Social Only Members
• Approximately $9.2M Annual dues, including both Club and POA
• Approximately $15.2 Total Revenue from all sources
• Approximately $2.7M F&B Revenue
• Approximately 125 Employees (FTE) year-round, 160 seasonal
• 7 Board members, each serving 3-year terms
• Average age of membership is approximately 60 years
• The Club uses Jonas for its POS
• There are approximately 68,000 rounds of golf played annually on the Club's 27-holes
• The Club and Community are organized as an 1120 corporation under Florida code section 277

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GENERAL MANAGER - POSITION OVERVIEW
The General Manager of River Strand Golf and Country Club reports directly to the Board President and has accountabilities to all Board of Directors. The GM/COO manages all aspects of the club's operations. He/she coordinates and administers the club's governing documents, policies and rules & regulations as defined by the Board of Directors. Specific emphasis should be on delivering the highest quality standards to enhance the experience for members and their guests.

The GM/COO is expected to be a consummate and respectful professional in terms of transparency, honesty, straightforwardness, integrity, accountability, leadership, and dedication. He/she must demonstrate leadership, mentorship, create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, be able to inspire and motivate a strong team at RSG&CC, and earn the respect of the members and employees as well as the community at large. Understanding how to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of these constituencies is a critical success factor..

River Strand Golf and Country Club is a busy and multi-faceted operation that requires significant administrative and organizational skills and possessing strong financial acuity is important, as is the ability to analyze and convey important financial information and expectations to various Committees, the Board, and the leadership team succinctly and concisely.

Communication, while clearly important at all clubs, is of utmost importance at RSG&CC. The GM/COO must be comfortable and effective in being able to communicate with all levels of staff, with the varying demographics of the membership, with outside vendors and community leaders, and in both one-on-one and large group settings. Exceptional personal presentation and writing skills are critical in this role as is a sincere and natural front-facing, approachable style. Collaborating with the Board, Committees, and Senior Staff, the GM/COO must be focused on ensuring that the Club's vision as defined by the Board's Strategic Plan is relevant, topical, and well-constructed, and that all involved know their accountabilities.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• An engaged and visible individual with a proven track record as a GM/COO and a passion for service excellence in all facets of club operations providing innovative leadership and sound guidance to club membership and staff.
• A good listener who intuitively knows how to process member feedback and respond in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• A proactive candidate with the ability to appropriately delegate, focus on continuous improvement, operational effectiveness, efficiency, and set goals with measurable results.
• A candidate committed to team development, continuing education, and maintaining peer group networking to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• A candidate with developed interpersonal and written communication skills who has a proven track record of effective communication with all club property constituents.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership/management experience in a private member-owned club, high-end resort operation, or residential club, preferably those with member boards and committee involvement.
• Strong history of success and keen understanding of quality Food and Beverage operations, including revenue growth, training, innovation, and creativity, and strong service culture and team development.
• Proven and verifiable leadership qualities with a demonstrated ability to direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of a full-service club and community.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, hire, develop, and engage a high-performing cross-functional team, all focused on a "continuous evolution to excellence" in all that they do.
• Strong history of success and keen understanding of golf facilities to ensure the course is maintained to the best possible standards, with capital resources appropriately designated to provide for long-term sustainability and playability of the course while providing a world-class golf experience for members.
• One who recognizes that he/she needs to be a creative problem solver whose ability to convey ideas, suggestions, and solutions in a thoughtful, well-reasoned manner with a high level of integrity to gain trust, buy-in, and support from both members and staff. The GM/COO will seek continuous thoughtful evaluation of enhancements or innovations of activities, programs, and experiences as a natural part of the GM/COO's operating style.
• An organizationally focused individual who recognizes that an "obsessive focus on details and consistency of delivery at a high-level result in high member satisfaction, high levels of quality and an overall exceptional member experience."
• Financial and budgeting acumen with prior P&L responsibility, as well as a true understanding of the balance sheet, cash flow, having a good understanding of Florida statutes 718 and 720 and financial requirements related to those statutes.
• Critically important and essential is a leader with "true gravitas" who can diplomatically and effectively convey his/her beliefs with confidence, back them up with reasoned support, and stand firm where necessary because of a strong belief in the overall betterment of the River Strand community as a whole. Epitomizes the concept of being a "true thought partner" with the Board and "taking ownership" of the role is critical.

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, with a focus on Hospitality Management.
• Preferably, a CCM or equivalent certifications, along with a strong peer network.
• Substantial private club or hospitality experience will be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Industry certifications such as CCM, CCE, CMC, or PGA are encouraged but not required.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
In compliance with federal law, all hired employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
Please upload your resume and cover letter in the order listed using the link below. When prompted for them during the online application process, you should have your documents fully prepared to attach. Please be sure your image is not on your resume or cover letter; it should be used on your LinkedIn Profile.

Prepare a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Ms. Anne Naramore, President. Clearly your alignment with this role, why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career, and why River Strand Golf & Country Club and the greater Bradenton, Florida area will be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected.

You must apply for this role as soon as possible but no later than Friday, June 26, 2026. Candidate selections will occur in early July 2026 with first Interviews expected late-July 2026 and second interviews a short time later. The successful candidate should assume his/her role as soon as reasonable notice is given to a current employer following selection.

IMPORTANT: Save your resume and letter in the following manner:
"Last Name, First Name - Resume"
"Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter - River Strand Golf & Country Club"
(These documents should be in Word or PDF format)

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