Assistant Golf Professional
Compensation: $18.00 - $18.50 Per Hour
Overview
Assistant Golf Professional
Heatherhurst Golf Club at Fairfield Glade
About the Facility
Fairfield Glade, located just east of Crossville, Tennessee, has an opening for an ambitious assistant golf professional to join their award-winning team at Heatherhurst Golf Club. Heatherhurst Golf Club is a two course/36-hole facility with full practice range, large practice green, chipping/wedge area, full service snack bar and fully stocked golf shop.
This is a 40-hour workweek, 5-day per week position.
Crossville is known as "The Golf Capital of Tennessee," and Fairfield Glade boasts five championship golf courses. With a combined total of 90 holes, Fairfield Glade has a course to challenge every player. Enjoy mountain vistas along the Druid Hills course or relatively flat land with beautiful surroundings at Heatherhurst, which offers 36 holes. If you enjoy contrasting nines, the Dorchester may be the best choice or for even more of test of skills the blue tees at Stonehenge may be your best choice.
About the Position
The position will assist with the management of the daily golf operations at Heatherhurst Golf Club including managing and tracking play, protecting and controlling assets, supervising golf staff, assisting with all merchandising functions, managing tournaments, teaching lessons, and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience.
Responsibilities of the Position
- Strong desire to work toward fulfilling the requirements to become a PGA of America Class A Member.
- Supervise and manage the total golf operations in a professional and efficient manner in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.
- Provide excellent customer service, professional advice, and assistance to all patrons. Make normal loops around the golf course to check on patrons and the pace of play.
- Control and manage play; ensure member/guest check-in and fee collection in coordination with the starter.
- Provide golf instruction and clinics that are consistent with instructional methods, policies, and procedures.
- Supervise, schedule, and train golf shop personnel, starter/rangers and cart attendants as directed by the Head Professional and the policies of the club.
- Assist with the annual employee evaluations.
- Approve weekly timecards of golf staff.
- Assist in the merchandising of the golf shop including: buying, display, pricing and inventory, and selling. Keeps shop supplies inventoried and stocked to needed levels.
- Manage tournaments and outings as directed by Head Golf Professional.
- Keep informed on and promote all club activities and services.
- Represent FGCC in Section, Chapter tournaments, and Pro-Ams.
- Open and close golf shop as needed.
- Aide member/guests by providing and interpreting policies, rules and regulations of the club.
- Work with all departments to assure that member and guest expectations are consistently exceeded. Assist other courses as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION: |
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High School Diploma or GED | |
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EXPERIENCE: | |
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Strong desire to work toward completing all requirements for PGA Membership | |
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COMPUTER SKILLS: | |
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Computer literate in Microsoft Office Software |
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EQUIPMENT USED: |
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POS software, computer, phone, weather tracking equipment |
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT: |
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Able to work with minimum supervision at times. |
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COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: |
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Active listening skills and ability to articulate information both verbally and in writing. |
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: |
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Normal speech, hearing, and vision, lifting of 50 pounds. (more with assistance) SAFETY: Follow all FGCC safety programs, safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Wear, use and enforce all FGCC personal protection equipment (PPE) as needed on specific jobs and tasks. Be aware of chemical safety and be familiar with all pertinent Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of chemicals which are used in the workplace. Follow all FGCC safety rules including all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to work at FGCC. |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: |
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Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously; maintain composure when dealing with stressful situations; absolute confidentiality required. |
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LICENSE: TN valid driver's license |
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CERTIFICATE: PGA Membership or actively working toward membership |
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POSITIONS SUPERVISED: POS, Starter/Ranger, Cart Attendants |
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CUSTOMERS: |
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External – Members, guests and vendors Internal – All FGCC employees |
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CLIENT CONTACT: Daily |
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TRAINING: As required by management to perform duties professionally.
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Benefits
- Optional major medical, employer pays 90% of individual coverage and 65% of family coverage
- 401k available after 1 year of service (1,000 hours). Employer match is 50% of the first 10%
- Employer pays for PGM Program, including travel, for PGA Associate working toward membership
- Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service
- Amenity privileges
- Phone allowance
- Uniform allowance
- 50% off Fairfield F&B amenities (some restrictions)
