Head Golf Professional - Canyon Farms Golf Club

Job Description

Job Description

GreatLIFE Golf is one of the largest Golf Course Ownership / Management Companies in the country with over 50 golf courses in multiple states.  If you’re looking for a fun and casual career in sports and entertainment, this may be the position for you!  Feel free to check out our website for more information about who we are as a company and what services we offer to evaluate if your values match ours!

Canyon Farms Golf Club is seeking a full time, salaried Head Golf Professional to join our team.  This position will come with a full benefits package to include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.  Please see a general job description below and should you feel your knowledge, education and experience could be a match, apply today! 

Salary: $80K to $90K Annually based on education and experience

Plans, promotes and directs all golf activities including daily management responsibilities.  Oversees daily fee play, tournaments & outings, member play, and golf instructional programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Prepares annual and monthly budgets for golf operations; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Orders merchandise and supplies for golf shop.
• Maintains attractive, orderly appearance in pro shop.
• Creates a customer service oriented atmosphere that promotes the game of golf and meets the needs of the members and guest. Ensures the associates provide a high level of customer service.
• Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates: pro shop, locker room, golf range, golf bag and club storage employees, as well as on-course personnel.
• Provides golf lessons to members and guests.
• Plays golf with members of all skill-levels to generate enthusiasm.
• Designs and conducts golf clinics.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates.
• Designs and conducts junior golf clinics and training programs.
• Collects charges and fees for all golf-related activities.
• Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events.
• Interprets and enforces “The Rules of Golf”
• Interprets and enforces club policies, rules and regulations.
• Consults with the General Manager about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance and rules.
• Cooperates with the grounds superintendent about maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Enforces the By-laws governing play.
• Represents the club in area professional events including local, state or national events.
• Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Plans social events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.
• Schedules staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans for improvements to the club facilities and courses.
• Attends national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance quality and image of the club.
• Interacts with food and beverage department about food and beverage needs for events.
• Maintains visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
• Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of property management system.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Lesson Gratuity:

• Will earn 90% of lesson fees for all lessons conducted at a Brown Golf Facility
• 10% of all lesson fees will be paid to the course for use of facilities, balls and wear and tear

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Degree/Licenses:

Bachelors degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks and sits.  Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels.  Frequently uses hands to finger feel or handle; reaches with arms.  Frequently talks and hears.  Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Please Note: The chosen candidate will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive Background Check as a condition of employment.