Assistant Golf Professional

Overview Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Georgia is actively looking to fill the role of Assistant Golf Professional. This role is a great opportunity for an assistant to become well rounded and prepare for the next step of becoming a head golf professional. The Assistant Professional would assist the Director of Golf in the management of golf operations, including the Pro Shop, retail, golf cart rentals, practice facilities, and assist the golf staff in providing members and guests of the Golf Club with an incomparable golf experience while abiding by all company and departmental policies and procedures. Work involves independent decisions requiring technical knowledge, sound judgment and familiarity with the golf industry standards. Experience Required

• Basic knowledge of: daily golf course operations, USGA rules, handicap, course rating system, mechanics and techniques of golf swing, and general game of golf
• Class A PGA Membership or currently enrolled as an associate of the PGA of America
• Must have passed the player ability test for the PGA program and advanced skill in playing golf
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• College degree preferred
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy GolfGenius experience a major plus. Essential Responsibilities
• Assist in displaying golf shop merchandise
• Monitor overall inventory levels of merchandise, restock when needed
• Assist with physical inventories
• Ensure all merchandise is correctly tagged and priced
• Assist in selling merchandise and customer service
• Assist with special orders for merchandise
• Assist in operation of point of sale system to record sales, guest fees, cart fees
• Record and bill orders accurately into the register system using Jonas
• Assist in recording of daily sales and rounds played into excel documents
• Learn the names and personally recognize our Members
• Answer incoming telephone calls
• Assist Director of Golf in supervision of Outside Service Staff - while emphasizing the importance of high-end service
• Assist Outside Operations Manager with golf cart operation including; ensuring all carts are cleaned, stocked, and charged daily
• Assist in monitoring overall cart maintenance including tire pressure on a weekly basis
• Assist in the training of all Cart Attendant employees
• Assist Head Professionals with all tournament operation needs
• Communicate with Outside Service Manager to inform outside staff of tournament needs for practice range, golf carts, food and beverage needs, communication with club staff, and bag drop staff
• Assist Outside Service staff when needed
• Assist in supervising the Course Maintenance Personnel in charge of Daily Course Set-up routine when needed
• Assist Director of Golf with golf course set up
• Assist with teaching golf lessons or clinics while improving your skills to teach when needed
• Communicate food and beverage needs with Executive Chef for events when needed
• Maintain timeline for successful completion of Associate Program
• Fulfill PGA Professional Development Requirement (PDR) to maintain a class "A" standing if applicable
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Albany and the surrounding area to answer any questions members may have to the best of one's ability
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership Benefits PGA Dues Playing and practice privileges Vacation per company policy Clothing allowance or uniform