Assistant Golf Professional

Assistant Golf Professional Reports to:

Head Golf Professional Supervises :

Pro Shop Attendant(s) Job Summary (Essential Functions): Assist Head Golf Professional with numerous activities relating to the management and operation of the club's golf program. Job Tasks/Duties Assists Golf Professional in instructing and with merchandising, on-course, golf car and personnel management responsibilities. Maintains Golf Pro Shop inventory control system. Assists members by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules and regulations. Assists in conducting golf clinics. Maintains handicap records. Oversees Pro Shop inventory and periodically conducts physical counts of merchandise, including scorecards, tees, matches, pencils, ball marks, golf car tags and tee sheets. Maintains and inventories all stock items necessary for in-house club repair work. Document and keep accurate records of all in-house and outside club repair work. Update all charges and credits for club repair work. Manages the daily opening and closing of golf operations. Assists in the coordination of tournaments and special events. Ensures all tournament winners are properly entered into the credit book with correct dates and description of event. Makes copies of tournament results and enters into the correct files. Assists in coordinating junior golf activities as needed. Provides golf instruction. Keeps updated on times needed for golf clinics and group lessons. Performs starter or marshal duties as needed. Manages USGA handicap system for members. Attends staff meetings. Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Golf Professional. Education and/or Experience Associate's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Knowledge and understanding of typical golf course procedures. Fully knowledgeable of all opening and closeout procedures of the Golf Pro Shop. Familiar with all aspects of tournament set-up, including scorecards, golf car tags, proximities, staging area set-up and billing charges. Keep Golf Pro Shop counter and club repair area neat, clean and organized at all times. Maintain complete knowledge of the handicapping system and all pertinent handicap information. Stays up-dated and current on all upcoming club events. Maintain playing ability and work to stay competent in all areas of the game. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment, with emphasis on promoting employee health and safety. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. Licenses and Special Requirements Must be a member of the PGA or PGA Apprentice working to attain PGA Professional status. Physical Demands and Work Environment Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot, cold, humid and rainy outdoor weather for several consecutive hours. Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position. Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. Frequent repetitive motions. Continuous standing and walking.