First Assistant Professional

First Assistant Professional OverviewWant to continue your career as a PGA Professional?

Want to be a part of a Professional Staff with a combined experience of 75+ years in the Golf Industry?

Want to Learn and Experience All Aspects of the Golf Business?

These questions, and many more, will be answered through your experience within the Turf Valley Golf Operation.

Working at a family-owned facility provides a first-hand look at the love, passion, and pride that go into operating a golf facility of this magnitude. Turf Valley offers a unique environment w tradition, professionalism, and excellence come together every day.

The First Assistant Professional will play a critical role in the overall golf operation. This position works closely with the Professional Staff while gaining exposure to every aspect of the operation, providing a well-rounded and immersive learning experience. Exceptional performance during your tenure may lead to an Assistant Professional position.

This is a year-round position with candidates expected to accept a Head Professional or Director of Golf position in the future in the next 3-5.OPPORTUNITIES

• Leadership experience overseeing 36+ staff members
• Involvement in 48 member tournaments
• Management and execution of 40 corporate outings
• Opportunities to play and travel with members
• Become an expert in both the business and the game of golfExperience Required
• We expect all applicants to possess above par knowledge of both the game of golf and the business of golf.

Additional experience is a plus for all applicants. Experience in the areas listed below is preferred but not required.

The Head Professional's goal and responsibility is to ensure you receive adequate training, experience, and understanding in all of the following areas:

• Golf Genius
• Cart Patrol

USGA GHIN

Management

• Point of Sale Systems
• Chrono Golf Tee Sheet Management
• Microsoft Applications
• Canva & Advertising Software
• Visage Golf Cart GPS SystemsEssential ResponsibilitiesThe First Assistant Golf Professional will play an integral leadership role within the golf operation and will be responsible for the successful execution of the following duties and responsibilities in support of the Club's service standards, daily operations, and overall member experience:
• Oversee the entire golf operation in the absence of the Head Professional.
• Spread hospitality among all members, guests, and resort guests.
• Conduct and facilitate member golf events through knowledge and proficiency related to various recourses, Golf Genius, USGA Rules of Golf, Cap Patrol, etc.
• Provide qualified professional golf instruction in both individual and group clinic settings, with additional Certifications (US Kids Golf Certified Coach, e.g.)
• Manage and oversee the Outside Operations & Pro Shop Staff.
• Play with our members as requested when opportunities are present.
• Continue to work on individual golf skills sets goals for Career Enhancement & Professional Development.
• Assist in making sure the golf shop is maintained in a neat and clean manner daily, and will be proactive in the Merchandising and Inventory Control.
• Organize the receiving and pricing of merchandise with the Professional Staff.
• Ensure the daily, weekly and monthly procedures are being followed by Staff and communicate with Professional staff.
• Attend monthly Golf Operations Meeting & Greens-Grounds Meeting to provide input and plan to improve operation.
• Short Term & Long Term Planning ideas and research in future projects.
• Oversee Professional Staff scheduling to assure proper performance.

Benefits

• BENEFITS

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION

GOLF OUTING STIPEND BASED ON PLAYER ATTENDANCE

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE & P.U.D. AVAILABILITY

PLAYING & PRACTICE

PRIVELEDGESEducationHigh School Graduate