Description

Overview

The Jekyll Island Golf Club offers three 18 hole golf courses open to the public and each a masterpiece playing through some of Jekyll Island's most pristine lakes, marshes and forests.

The Assistant Golf Professional is responsible for the effective operation of the golf club house. Responsibilities include opening and closing the pro shop, completing various reporting functions, providing effective customer service, and arranging individual, group, and tournament tee times. Instructs golf lessons to individuals and groups as requested.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PGA Class A Membership OR Active apprenticeship in the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program, minimum of Level 2 completed, not to exceed three (3) years to obtain PGA Class A Membership.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with extensive knowledge of golf fundamentals
• In addition to PGA requirement, may consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

*Applicants who do not meet the above requirements for a 1st Assistant position may be considered for a 2nd Assistant position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; including hiring, training, coaching, and terminating.
• Performs opening and closing of golf pro shop, operates POS and reconciles cash register, prepares and makes deposits, completes daily reports, logs in player information, and provides basic pro shop security.
• Provides general information to customers relating to tee times, upcoming tournaments, etc.; directs callers to appropriate destination as needed.
• Coordinates with golf groups, hotel sales managers, ensures a positive guest experience.
• Enforces Authority rules and regulations, and rules that govern the use of the golf course, golf carts, and golf facilities by members and guests.
• Works with other golf professionals, including superintendent, rangers, starters, cart attendants, etc., to ensure smooth operation of the golf course and driving range.
• Assists with pro shop merchandising and inventory management as delegated by Director of Golf.
• Records individual and group tournament schedules, including precise daily, weekly, and monthly dates and times, makes necessary copies, sends confirmation to appropriate individuals and files.
• Coordinates and oversees junior golf camp programs, and other teaching opportunities for all ages.
• Schedules, organizes and scores tournaments and arranges a one year in advance maintenance schedule with Director of Golf Course Maintenance and golf course superintendent.
• Instructs individual and group lessons as requested.
• Performs club repair and personalized club fitting as requested.
• Assists with the preparation of work schedules for Assistant Professionals and other staff as directed.
• Provides monthly activity reports to the Director of Golf and Head Professional.
• Promotes and participates in training activities to optimize customer service skills of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flex benefits (Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc)
• Retirement (Pension + matching 401k)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick leave accrual
• Amenity and Parking Pass