Head Golf Professional

Overview Manage all golf and golf-related activities and businesses including: managing the golf shop and driving range, supervising professional staff, enforcing club rules and regulations, overseeing the club's handicap system, providing competent golf instruction for all levels of players, supervising the rental and maintenance of golf carts, and reporting activities of the department to the Golf Committee. Essential Responsibilities Plans, promotes, and directs all golf activities including daily management responsibilities. Prepares annual and monthly budgets for golf operations; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained. Orders merchandise for golf shop and provides the best selection possible within the constraints of inventory and quality limits set by board policy. Orders supplies associated with golf activities. Maintains attractive, orderly appearance in Golf Pro Shop. Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates golf cart maintenance personnel and Golf Pro Shop, locker room, golf range, golf bag and club storage employees and 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 golf rules and regulations. 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. Under the direction of the golf committee, implements and administers a system governing the start of play and the handicap system. Represents the club in area professional events including local, state or national events with the approval of the Golf Committee. Attends all staff, management, golf committee, and other applicable meetings. Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics. Provides marshals for tournaments and at other times as determined by Golf Committee; supervises marshals to help ensure that expected performance is delivered. Plans social evenings and events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests. Adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety and employment. Schedules staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained; periodically checks timecards for adherence to posted schedules. 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. Assists in supervising and inspecting design improvements and capital outlays to golf courses and golf facilities. Interacts with food and beverage director about food and beverage needs for events. Maintains visible presence on the course during peak times of play. Supervises the work of the Assistant Golf Professional. Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club's rules and regulations. Provides golf-related information for the club's newsletter. Provides for the collection and issuance of all prizes associated with all competitions. Implements an overall safety program that conforms to OSHA standards for the Golf Department. Manages new golf member orientation program. Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.