Director of Golf

Director of Golf

Overview:

The Director of Golf will oversee the performance of all golf operations, golfer player development programs and golf sales/revenue management. The position will promote an exceptional golf experience and provide excellent services and programs for all members and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of all golf operations, golfer player development and golf sales/revenue management for all customer segments.

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise golf department heads including the Head Golf Professional, Tournament Coordinator, Golf Sales Manager and Teaching Professionals.

• Coordinate and contribute to written correspondence, reporting, newsletters, and communications for golf operations.

• Coordinate plans with the Director of Food and Beverage for all food and beverage needs, course food and beverage needs, banquets, outside events, and catering for all golf functions.

• Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.

• Oversee an innovative tournament program that services all customer segments.

• Oversee golf marketing initiatives including all promotional materials, player recruitment, yield management, golf packages, and outside events.

• Oversee all fiscal responsibilities and performance for the golf operations including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and corrective management.

• Oversee all operational policies, procedures, controls, and fee structures to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory and resources.

• Maintain and promote a superlative professional image with the community.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Class A PGA professional preferred. 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Experience with computerized POS and tee time system preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.  

• Strong communication skills required, both written and verbal.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and medium to large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.  Ability to clearly communicate your ideas to Senior Leadership or large audiences.  Ability to work independently with little supervision.  Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to work in a team environment and understand various points of view.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bending and Lifting are common in this position, applicant must be able to lift 50-60lbs.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• There are times that applicant must be able to work outdoors in warm/ cold conditions.