Assistant Golf Pro - Giants Ridge

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is looking for motivated, passionate, and detail-oriented people to join our team as an Assistant Golf Pro. If you are dedicated to providing outstanding experiences to our guests and looking to work in a fun, fast-paced and positive environment come join us for an unforgettable experience working at a championship 18-hole golf course!

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Perks at our championship golf courses
• Discounts in our retail shops and restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for professional growth
• And more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Golf Professional is a key member of the golf operations team at the property and assists the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and/or Head Golf Professional in managing all golf and golf-related activities at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years golf industry experience preferred
• College degree (PGM) preferred
• PGA Member or Apprentice preferred
• Must have strong customer/guest orientation
• Must have strong communication skills
• Highly polished interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people easily and quickly
• Must acquire basic computer skills
• Must be dependable

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in managing facility and staff
• Process customer reservations for guests of the golf course
• Assist in coordinating of individual, group, and tournament play as directed by the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and/or Head Golf Professional
• Assumes 1st Assistant golf professional’s duties in his or her absence
• Produce daily reports related to rounds, sales, etc. for management
• Works closely with Marshall and Starter to monitor all aspects of play including starting, monitoring pace of play, safety on the course and golf course markings
• Provides customer service to arriving guests to help expedite check-in process
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the required duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with arms and hands.
• The employee often is required to walk, stand, talk or hear, handle, feel or operate objects.
• The employee will occasionally be required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Exposure to pollens and dust
• Noise level is moderately quiet
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.