Assistant Golf Professional

Discovery Land Company•Amenia, NY

1d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Silo Ridge Field Club, set in Amenia, New York. Silo Ridge Field Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Professional to join the Golf Operations Department. This is a SEASONAL role from April 26, 2026 – November 1, 2026. The Assistant Golf Professional will assist the Head Golf Professional and other golf operations staff in all golf related activities and ensuring members and guests receive outstanding customer service with a goal of exceeding expectations. This position is instrumental in organizing and implementing golf events, tournaments, clinics, and other golf programs designed to be the best in the industry. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Sports Management, Recreation) is a plus.
Holds a Class A Certification through PGA/LPGA, or working towards Class A membership in good standing with PGA.
Knowledge of Golf Genius Tournament Software and Jonas or TEI POS systems
Prior assistant golf professional experience at luxury private golf facilities or resort, preferred.
Proven performance in one or more of the core skills: teaching, playing, tournament administration, retail, interpersonal communication, personnel and facilities management.
Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations.
Fundamental supervisory practices and principles.
Skilled golf ability and self-presentation on the golf course.
Golf instruction knowledge and teaching abilities.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Long hours may be required due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure daily operation of the Golf Operations department are carried out in a professional and efficient manner.
Ensure procedures are followed to open, close, and secure all buildings and storage units.
Complete daily set-up/breakdown of all range equipment, amenities, and activities.
Ensure closing duties are completed and assist golf services staff as needed: removing range furniture, washing golf balls, restocking buckets, cleaning of carts (prior to parking in cart barn), plug all carts into a charging station.
Greet all members in a timely and courteous manner.
Assist golfers with pre-golf check-in and record and charge appropriately into the POS.
Monitor all play to include but not limited to starting and course advising.
Ensure accurate tracking of types of golf rounds played, customer preferences, usage patterns, and member satisfaction.
Plan and conduct private instruction, group lesson programs and clinics to include, but not limited to juniors, ladies, and beginners.
Assist members with repair, maintenance and storage of clubs.
Continue to strengthen status as member/associate with PGA of America.
Assist in tournament operations to include maintaining results, coordinating and executing weekly events.
Manage the Golf Shop and be fully knowledgeable of golf shop merchandise.
Responsibilities for opening/closing of the shop, selling merchandise and providing suggestions based on member’s preferences, special orders, end of day reports, and monthly inventory counts.
Maintain accurate end of day reports and monthly inventory counts.
Attend any department meetings and trainings as necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.