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Head golf professional (Full Time) - LOS ALTOS CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

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Los Altos Golf And Country Club | Los altos California United states
Expires: April 29, 2024

Full job description
Job Title:


Head Golf Professional


Job Status:


Full Time


Team/Department:


Golf


Job Classification:


Exempt



Manager’s Title:


Director of Golf


Job Level:


Management


Salary Range:


$95k - $115k, plus commissions


Date of Revision:


2/23/2024


SUMMARY

Los Altos Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned Club that exists to provide a quality, family-oriented environment for the recreation, relaxation, and social interaction of our members, their families and guests. The responsibilities of Head Golf Professional include administration of the Golf Department, organization of golf competitions, coaching groups and individuals. Additional responsibilities will include organizing corporate days and programs and liaising with Greenkeeping staff in the upkeep, maintenance and development of the course. This is a proactive role in the relationship management of the Club to attract new members and retain the existing ones.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees daily operations of Assistant Golf Professionals and Player Support Staff

SUCCESS CRITERIA

As a member and leader of the Professional Staff, you will be evaluated on the following criteria:
  • Appearance
  • Attitude
  • Service Level
  • Knowledge
  • Professionalism
  • Accommodations of Members and Guests
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee the entire golf operation in the absence of the Director of Golf.
  • Spread hospitality, good will among all members and guests.
  • Conduct the member golf events.
  • Provide golf instruction and conduct clinics.
  • Manage and oversee the development of the Junior development program.
  • Play with our members.
  • Continue to work on your game.
  • Assist in making sure the golf shop is maintained in a neat and clean manner on a daily basis.
  • Assist in creating the budget and handling budget variances under the Director of Golf’s direction.
  • Assist in the monthly inventory.
  • Coordinate the receiving and pricing merchandise with the Professional Staff.
  • Manage all hard goods purchases to include: creation of Open to Buy plans & budgets, staff agreements, balls, gloves, clubs and miscellaneous.
  • Ensure the daily, weekly and monthly procedures are being followed.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of overall golf operation.
  • Ensure that all golf shop supplies and all reports are maintained correctly.
  • Perform any and all duties requested by the General Manager and Director of Golf.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Indoors and Outdoors
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
  • Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • 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.
BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Meal Breaks
  • Free Meals (while on duty)
  • Employee Golf on Mondays
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

At the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Strong product knowledge.
  • An enhanced CRB check.
  • Current First Aid certificate.
  • Current Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificate.
  • Knowledge of Rules of Golf and Tournament Organization.
  • Good working knowledge of custom fitting and club repairs.
  • Retail experience, including selling, stock control and visual merchandising.
  • IT literate with experience of relevant software applications, computerized POS and tee time system, extending to usage motion analysis systems and launch monitors.
Education and Experience
  • PGA/LPGA Member at least 5 years
  • College degree preferred

 
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