Assistant Golf Professional

Compensation: $43,324.00 - $43,324.00 Per Year

Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $50,000.00

Overview

Ben Geren Golf Course was established in 1972. The golf course pursues excellence in growing the game of golf in Sebastian County and the greater Arkansas River Valley area.  Ben Geren Golf Course consists of 27-holes, the Willow, Magnolia and Silo nines, and the shorter nine hole Community Complex, which is home to the Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy.  Jeff Brauer designed the Silo nine, Jim Holmes designed the Willow and Magnolia nines and the Community Complex was designed by Day-Blalock.  The courses feature MiniVerde Ultradwarf bermudagrass greens and bermudagrass Fairways.  The course has 35,000 rounds annually.

 

 The City of Fort Smith and surrounding areas offer some of the best outdoor activities in the state of Arkansas. Those activities range from mountain biking, fishing and hunting to hiking in the National Forest & State Parks.  Fort Smith has a strong economy full of stable employers from manufacturing, educational, and professional.  The United States Marshals Museum is the newest attraction opening in Fort Smith and Fort Smith just announced a major pilot training program slated to open this year with an estimated annual economic impact of over $800 million.  

 

Ben Geren Golf Course is part of the Sebastian County Parks System.  The parks system includes five parks with over 2,000 total acres.

Experience Required

  • Has knowledge of the organization and management of a pro shop including staff, facilities and equipment management
  • Understands the rules of golf, the equipment used and golf tournament organization
  • Has knowledge of practice facility operation and management
  • Able to provide a high level of customer service with attention to detail
  • Proficient with common MS Office computer programs and experience with POS systems
  • College golf a plus
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Tournament/Event Management experience
  • Proficient personnel and time management skills
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with youth golf instruction such as US Kids, First Tee

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead, organize, promote, and conduct the youth golf academy and PGA Jr. League at the Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy
  • Manage volunteer coaches for youth golf programs
  • Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post- tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up
  • Assist in Player Development programming
  • Manage the outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved
  • Manage golf car operation and practice facilities
  • Play golf with a variety of customers in competitive and non-competitive situations while at work
  • Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
  • Promote and grow the game of golf at the course and in the community
  • Spread enthusiasm and good will among employees and guests
  • Tactfully enforce club policies and maintain standard operating procedures
  • Organize, promote, and conduct golf clinics for all golfers (Men, Women, and Juniors)
  • Inventory control
  • Follow daily procedures: opening golf shop, tee times/reservations management, pace of play, and closing procedures
  • Reports to Golf Professional

Benefits

  • 75% of lesson and clinic income
  • PGA Dues paid by the County
  • PGA Associate Program paid by County
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Pension (5 years to vest)
  • 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick and Holidays
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Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course

JOB POSTED BY:
Jay Randolph, CGCS
Park Administrator

Job Information

JOB ID:

a0G3q00000eKqKrEAK

LOCATION:

Fort Smith, AR

JOB CATEGORY:

Assistant Golf Professional

DATE POSTED:

12/01/2023

DEADLINE:

12/29/2023

POSITION TYPE:

Year Round

EXPERIENCE:

N/A years

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelors

ADDITIONAL INCOME:

  • 75% of lesson and clinic income
  • PGA Dues paid by the County
  • PGA Associate Program paid by County
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Pension (5 years to vest)
  • 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick and Holidays