Career Consultant

PGA of America•US TX Remote, TX

About The Position

The Career Consultant supports South Texas and must reside in this territory. The role provides career counseling and services to PGA Professionals throughout their careers, supports employers with hiring resources, and partners with PGA Sections on employment strategies, education, and events. It also contributes to PGA Career Services programs and publications, talent development, diversity and inclusion efforts, relationships with allied associations, and golfer development initiatives. The position requires approximately 50% travel per year and has no supervisory or financial responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent in Business Administration, Human Resources, Professional Golf Management (Executive Management preferred), or a related field.
Five years of experience in golf operations or golf industry management or leadership.
Knowledge of the golf industry and/or golf facility operations, employment, and/or recruiting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a multifunctional work environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage professionals to achieve results.
Customer service and/or sales skills.
Thorough knowledge of administrative principles and procedures, with the ability to lead projects and programs.
Knowledge of the organizational functions of a business operation.
High degree of trustworthiness and confidentiality.
Basic fluency in AI tools and concepts, including using AI to enhance business operations and drive innovation.
Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
Ability to travel approximately 50% per year.
Must reside in the South Texas territory.
Position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Employment or club-relations experience, career counseling, and Human Resources management training preferred.
PGA Member preferred.
Knowledge of PGA of America and Section operations preferred.
Executive Management focus in Professional Golf Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide career counseling and coaching to PGA Professionals throughout their career life cycle, including job-search strategies, resume development, interview skills, offer negotiation, and exit and retirement strategies.
Promote PGA ExecuSearch, Job Seeker Profiles, the PGA Job Board, and other employment tools across PGA platforms.
Provide education programs to PGA Professionals through national, section, and chapter venues.
Help PGA Professionals gather and use information from PGA and industry data resources; promote the PGA Compensation Survey and related surveys.
Promote participation in PGA Player Development programs and strategies, and document their value to facilities and PGA Members.
Provide employers with hiring services and resources, including hiring-process planning, resume review, interview planning, compensation and benefits packages, correspondence, and access to the PGA preferred background check provider.
Provide compensation reports within department guidelines.
Market the value of PGA Professionals to non-PGA facilities and the industry, and build awareness of PGA Player Development strategies and programming.
Manage relationships with Section leadership, staff, and Section Education and Employment Committees.
Partner with Sections on employment strategies, presentations, and education seminars for employers and organizations.
Support Section and Chapter membership meetings, Board meetings, and special events as needed.
Communicate with Section Executive Directors and leadership at least quarterly and provide golf-industry employment updates.
Attend Section tournaments and events to cultivate relationships, foster goodwill, and support Section staff.
Assist in developing and improving PGA Career Services programs, projects, systems, publications, and information.
Assist with marketing and promotion of Association and PGA Career Services programs and initiatives.
Conduct proactive outreach and collaborate with other Career Consultants to identify candidates for available opportunities.
Support non-industry candidates and searches for nontraditional PGA Member roles, such as General Managers and Golf Course Superintendents.
Provide editorial content and articles for Section newsletters, PGA magazine, and other industry publications.
Educate the marketplace about PGA Professionals’ impact on communities, the golf business, and local economies.
Provide field support and collaborate with PGA of America Diversity and Inclusion efforts; participate in PGA of America recruiting efforts as needed.
Build effective relationships with amateur golf bodies, including state and local golf associations, and engage with local GCSAA, CMAA, and NGCOA chapters.
Assist department leaders in improving relationships with golf management companies.
Participate in player-development programs hosted by PGA Professionals in collaboration with fellow field staff.
Attend community and Section programs that provide instruction or programming for new and existing golfers, as available.
Embody the organization's shared values and proactively identify and address shared-values challenges and opportunities.