Assistant Golf Professional II

Tournament Players Club•Avondale, LA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Located just 15 miles outside of downtown New Orleans in Avondale, TPC Louisiana offers an award-winning championship golf course that is open to the public to enjoy. TPC Louisiana is home to the state’s only PGA TOUR event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and hosts many other events throughout the year. A stadium design brings golf fans up close to the action at every hole, making for a superb spectator experience. TPC Louisiana is consistently included in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” each year. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! The Assistant Golf Professional II is an entry level position responsible for coordinating various golf related activities with various constituents 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 two to four years of similar professional golf experience
Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary
Registered PGA apprentice or current PGA Member in good standing

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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
Ensure that all members and guests are greeted and welcomed in a professional and courteous manner.
Answer questions and provide assistance and information to customers
Answer telephones to schedule future starting time reservations and communicate information in a pleasant and professional manner
Assist with the responsibility of managing, opening, closing, and securing golf shop and storage areas using established procedures
Accurately operate point of sale system, verify the accuracy of prices of state and federal taxes and other changes on all sales tickets.
Collect green fees and car fees
Execution of standards and responsibilities for cleanliness and appearance of Golf Shop
Sell merchandise and become fully knowledgeable in all of the Golf Shop products and sales techniques.
Anticipate the needs of members and guests and offer appropriate merchandise or alternatives
Assist with physical inventories as prescribed by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
Keep golf shop supplies current (scorecards, tees, pencils, etc.), help with club repairs, maintain club’s handicap system; ensure pace of play standard is maintained
Depending on location, promote golf by participating in player development programs/clinic, and staffing club tournament events established by the Head Professional and General Manager
Assist with completion of required paperwork such as daily usage, inventory, and variance reports
Special projects or other duties as assigned