Assistant Golf Professional I

TPC Network•Blaine, MN

1d•$42,000 - $48,000

About The Position

TPC Twin Cities is a private par-72, 7,513-yard golf course located in Blaine, Minnesota, just minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, the 18-hole golf course features 235 acres of breathtaking countryside and hosts the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open. TPC Twin Cities was designed to blend seamlessly with the natural rolling terrain on the site of a former sod farm, the serene masterpiece features Bentgrass tees, fairways and greens, native prairie grasses, picturesque wetlands, and 27 bodies of water. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! The Assistant Golf Professional I is responsible for assisting with the daily management of all aspects of the golf shop and golf operation at the club.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration, Business Management, Marketing or related field or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and professional golf operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through three to five years of similar professional golf experience in progressively responsible positions
Prior supervisory experience required
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary
Registered PGA apprentice or current PGA Member in good standing

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of management of employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training all golf shop and golf operations staff utilizing standard company procedures.
Make staffing, disciplinary, and compensation recommendations to department head
Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with their golfing needs, ensuring that every step of their golf experience at the club runs as smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible
Assume management responsibility in the Golf Shop during the peak periods ensuring service standards are maintained
Assist with writing and conducting annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
Assist with employee development and training plans and provides substantial input on employee’s readiness for promotions, transfers or out-placement
Assist Head Golf Professional with labor management and cost controls by planning for and scheduling labor to include Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff as needed
Oversee outside golf operations, ensuring that control of membership and guest services.
Ensure set-up and maintenance of practice facility, course advisors, golf car maintenance, golf bag storage, and golf club repair activities.
Work closely with the Outside Golf Staff and Club Administration to coordinate all golf related activities
Promote golf by teaching and conducting player development programs (where applicable), and staffing club tournament events which are established by the Head Professional and General Manager.
Practice golf game and plays with members and guests.
Maintain the playing standards required for all Golf Professionals in the TPC Network.
Assist with timely completion of submissions and application for Golf World Business Top 100.
Present completed presentation to Head Golf Professional for review and final approval prior to submission to Golf World Business
Establish and administer the club tournament program.
Assist in the development of promotional materials to communicate the programs to the members and guests as needed
Depending on location, ensure that the locker room staff provides the highest level of service and cleanliness standards.
Maintain and replenish supplies of towels and other personal hygiene amenities as necessary
Assist the Head Golf Professional with the development of the golf operations budget, the annual golf shop operating budget, and manage respective line items in accordance with budgets while controlling general expenses for the entire golf operation
Maintain control of employee uniforms, ensuring that uniforms and name tags are worn and kept in proper condition and readily available at all times to employees
Depending on location, may be responsible for preparation of monthly merchandise report from the month end reports.
Check in merchandise and ensure storage areas and merchandise displays are orderly, at par stock inventory levels and meet operating standards
Assist with maintaining purchase order system, ordering, and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
Assist with physical inventories as prescribed by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
Answer telephones clearly and concisely, to schedule future starting time reservations and communicate information in a pleasant and professional manner
Manage pace of play, and if applicable, provide biweekly pace of play sheet to Head Golf Professional.
Perform all functions of the Assistant Golf Professional II position as needed
Complete special projects as needed
Special projects or other duties as assigned