Head Golf Professional Position Available In Dougherty, Georgia

Head Golf Professional Doublegate Country Club 3800 Old Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31721 ABOUT

THE CLUB

Doublegate Country Club Angus & Ava Alberson acquired 1,000 acres of pristine Georgia land in the early 1950’s. They and their two children, Jenny, and Mike, enjoyed the land for almost ten years. They enjoyed horseback riding, hunting for game, and picnicking at the Blue Hole. During those happy, peaceful years, they called the homeplace and land “Westerly Plantation”. It wasn’t long before it occurred to them that the beautiful place might be enjoyed by many others. In 1960 they decided to build a gathering place for friends and family that would eventually become known as the Doublegate Country Club. Mr. Alberson set aside 202 acres for golf, tennis, swimming, and social purposes. The Alberson family toured the finest golf courses from Miami to the great Carolina courses in Hilton Head and Pinehurst, on up to Washington, D.C. When the tour was finished, the family decided to retain George W. Cobb of Greenville, S.C. to design the golf course at Doublegate. The Albersons, street planners, and the late Gene Martini and his associates, now called Baldwin Associates, designed South Doublegate and St. Andrews subdivisions together as a single development. Much thought was given to every design aspect of Doublegate. Mr. Alberson erected scaffolds so he could decide on a location for the clubhouse better, that would present the most breathtaking view. The first plan of the Club building was largely inspired by Arnold Palmer’s Country Club of Miami where the entryway is between two floors. The mound at the front door makes the Club entrance the highest point in Dougherty County. Richard V. Richards was the architect who gathered the multitude of inspirations and adapted them for use in the Clubhouse. The engineer for the construction was Mr. John Sperry and the Clubhouse was built by Oxford Construction.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Golf Professional The Golf Professional is the ‘face’ of the golf operations department for Doublegate Country Club and will be a proactive and visible steward providing high level hospitality as they are committed to service excellence for members and guests.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

§ The Golf Professional reports to the General Manager and has “ownership” for the day-to-day golf operations.

He / She

is responsible for ensuring that these operations are consistently managed and run with the attributes normally associated with a premier private Club. In addition to working closely with the other departments of the Country Club, the golf professional will provide visible leadership to his/her team related to daily operations, events, and activities. § In addition to leading the golf operations he/she will be able to prepare and execute the department’s budget. The Club’s fiscal year runs from January 1st – December 31st.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

§ Responsible for all day-to-day golf operations to ensure a high level of member/guest satisfaction § Assist in preparing budgets, including forecasts and reviews of all golf related revenues and expenses § Oversee and lead an enthusiastic team § Coach, mentor and advance staff § Work closely with Club Governance and the Golf Committee § Have a strong pulse on the many layers of operations the Club has to offer § Enforce all rules, regulations and policies § Establish goals for all golf programs and services; monitor, review and analyze reports § Develop and manage tournament programs and golf outings. § Develop and oversee golf instruction and golfer development programs § Oversee and promote Junior Golf program § Oversee the operations of a well-managed practice facility Management of the merchandise consistent with member needs § Attractively display merchandise and maintain proper controls over golf-related inventories § Ensure timeliness of member orders § Coordinate plans with F&B teams for needs related to outside events, tournaments, and other golf functions § Compile and analyze competitive market information to assist in properly positioning the Club in the marketplace § Maintain an active presence within the regional professional golfer community. § Oversee, hire, discipline and supervise golf operations personnel including golf professionals, golf shop staff, cart, and range staff. § Oversee scheduling and staffing for daily needs and special events. § Communicate regularly and effectively with individuals, managers, and committees. § Provide effective leadership for golf operations, giving direction to individuals and motivating and supporting them to achieve the organization’s vision and objectives. § Ensure that all members of the golf operations team receive coaching and mentoring in providing appropriate opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and experience to enhance their performance and advance their careers. § Responsibility for the golf operations financial statements § Prepare yearly budgets. § Monitor monthly actual results; explain variances from budget; and take prompt corrective action to address variances, ensuring each operating area is maximizing efficiency and profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certifications § A college graduate, preferably with prior head golf professional experience. § PGA member in good standing holding PGA Class A Certification or working towards Certification. Knowledge, Skills, & Traits § An effective golf instructor who embodies an appropriate style and desire to help members regularly improve their play and further enjoy the game. § A creative programmer of innovative events and activities, who is further able to convey those ideas to others for support. § Proven follow-through skills and a history of responsiveness and proactive leadership. § Possessing strong organizational skills and an obsession with ‘all things golf’, covering the details necessary to consistently achieve high levels of quality, satisfaction, and outstanding member experiences. § Recognized as being highly interactive with both the women and men golfers of his/her current club and actively participating with both groups on a regular basis. § Verifiable ability to attract, hire, develop and lead a high performing team of professionals while setting and maintaining standards of performance. § Strong committee interaction with Member run committees and the Board of Governors. § Excellent financial skills, with the ability to quickly assimilate numbers and reports and knowledge regarding typical golf operations and merchandising issues. § Strong communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal, with the appropriate personal presence, desire, and ability to interact effectively with ANCC members, guests, and other staff. Able to effectively act as emcee of various events, tournaments, and golf related activities. § Strong Leadership, able to influence, good communicator, team builder, coaching and mentoring style, ‘no problem’ mentality, positive, strong interpersonal skills. Be able to work with a diverse group of members, guests and staff. § Results orientated, decisive, plans and prioritizes, willing and able to deliver change, experienced and credible in the industry, able to work at both strategic and tactical level, in touch with current trends/issues. § Maturity of character, customer focused, organized, self-motivated, creative, thinks outside the box, flexible, effective and natural communicator, strong presentation skills, pays attention to detail, uses initiative, confident and prepared to challenge, energetic. § Must be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with timely, responsive communication. § A personable individual with a sense of humor and style that is commensurately appropriate with the culture and expectations of a friendly, fun and supportive membership group and team of associates. § The Professional should have a consistent and recognized above average level of playing ability.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Doublegate Country Club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications This includes but not limited to: § Competitive base salary § Commission of retail § Annual performance bonus § Allowance for continuing education and professional association dues § Health insurance, vacation, and other benefits per company policies

Job Type:

Full-time Employment Information Doublegate Country Club is committed to a long-standing policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. Background checks will be done.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

§ Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document. Please address all correspondence to _ Danny Souza- General Manager _

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Ability to

Commute:

Albany, GA 31721 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Albany, GA 31721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person