Description

Overview

About the Club

Opened in 1953, Paradise Valley Country Club is a member-owned private club located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. As one of the most storied and historic clubs in "The Valley," PVCC is home to nearly 1,200 members who enjoy a vibrant club atmosphere centered around golf, racquet sports, fitness, dining, and social activities.

In addition to our endlessly enjoyable and walkable golf course, originally designed by Lawrence Hughes and later renovated by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2014, members enjoy an active Women's Golf Association (WGA), two annual member-guest tournaments, our premier Member-Member Championship, and a variety of weekly events and golf games. The club also features a state-of-the-art three-bay Golf Learning Center offering instruction, club repair, and custom club fitting services.

Paradise Valley Country Club is a dynamic and active facility dedicated to providing an exceptional private club experience for every member and guest. The Golf Professional Staff is responsible for delivering world-class tournaments and events, managing a robust and detail-oriented golf operation, and providing personalized service that consistently exceeds member expectations.

The Position

Start Date: November 1st (flexible)

End Date: May 8th (flexible)

The Assistant Golf Professional at Paradise Valley Country Club plays a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality, service, and golf expertise to our members and guests. This position works closely with the Director of Golf and First Assistant Golf Professional in all aspects of the daily golf operation while gaining valuable experience in tournament administration, event execution, teaching and coaching, merchandising, and club management.

The qualified candidate will actively participate in all areas of golf operations and be committed to creating an outstanding member experience. Responsibilities include assisting with daily golf shop operations, tournament and event management, member engagement, pace of play, outside service oversight, and ensuring the highest standards of service are consistently maintained.

In addition, the Assistant Golf Professional will support the club's merchandising program by managing seasonal merchandise promotions and maintaining strong member relationships through regular communication and follow-up. Merchandising responsibilities include inventory management, product ordering and receiving, point-of-sale system management, budgeting, account reconciliation, and overall retail presentation.

Experience Required

Education and Certification

• Class A PGA membership in good standing is preferred; however, candidates currently enrolled in the PGA Golf Management Program or PGA Associate Program will also be considered.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a PGA Professional at a private or semi-private club preferred.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Traits

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to successfully manage a demanding workload throughout a busy golf season.
• Self-motivated and proactive, consistently seeking opportunities to improve operations, member satisfaction, and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Golf, golf etiquette, and tournament operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with members, guests, and fellow staff.
• A genuine passion for learning, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain good standing within the PGA of America and actively pursue educational and career-development opportunities.
• Ability to confidently and professionally enforce club policies and procedures as established by club leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service-first mindset and the ability to build meaningful relationships with members and guests.
• Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism during high-volume events and daily operations.

Benefits

• Playing and Practicing Privileges
• Professional Staff Uniforms Provided
• Merchandise Discounts
• Christmas Bonus
• Opportunities to Earn Additional Income Through:
  • Tournament Operations
  • Private and Group Instruction
  • Club Repair Services