Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!

ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL 1

Join the TPC Network of clubs where you can have learning, growth, development, and career opportunities only a TPC can provide:

• Gain experience hosting and preparing for professional golf events. TPCs host 12 PGA TOUR events annually.
• Become a best-in-class golf instructor with access to teaching tools, launch monitors, and the latest fitting equipment from leading brands.   
• First-in-line for upcoming head professional positions within the TPC network.
• A focus on work/life balance allowing for time away from the club.
• Opportunities to play, socially and competitively, work to improve your golf game, and travel with members on golf trips.
• Company paid membership dues to section and national PGA.
• Company paid participation in local section meetings, education programs, and golf events.
• Company paid PGA Golf Management Associate Program fees through all three levels.

The Assistant Golf Professional is a key position within the Golf Operations Department. Working directly with the Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf, the Assistant Golf professional is primarily responsible for developing and implementing operational excellence, relationship building, staff training, driving revenue, and providing PGA TOUR level service.

Additional benefits may include: 

• Competitive pay (total compensation package ranging from $55,000-80,000 based upon experience & qualifications)
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Wellness Reward Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts

ABOUT TPC

Licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of more than 30 premier private, resort, and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Eighteen of the clubs are operated by affiliates of the PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s “Together, Anything’s Possible” giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.

SCOPE/POSITION OVERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration, Business Management, Marketing or related field or equivalent preferred  
• Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices and professional golf operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through three to five years of similar professional golf experience in progressively responsible positions
• Prior supervisory experience a plus
• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary
• Registered PGA apprentice or current PGA Member in good standing

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assist in all aspects of management of employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training all golf shop and golf operations staff utilizing standard company procedures. Make staffing, disciplinary, and compensation recommendations to department head
• Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with their golfing needs, ensuring that every step of their golf experience at the club runs as smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible
• Promote golf by teaching and conducting player development programs (where applicable), and staffing club tournament events which are established by the Head Professional and General Manager. Practice golf game and plays with members and guests as necessary
• Maintain the playing standards required for all Golf Professionals in the TPC Network.
• Assume management responsibility in the Golf Shop during the peak periods ensuring service standards are maintained 
• Assist with writing and conducting annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Assist with employee development and training plans and provides substantial input on employee’s readiness for promotions, transfers or out-placement
• Assist Head Golf Professional with labor management and cost controls by planning for and scheduling labor to include Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff as needed
• Oversee outside golf operations, ensuring that control of membership and guest services. Ensure set-up and maintenance of practice facility, course advisors, golf car maintenance, golf bag storage, and golf club repair activities. Work closely with the Outside Golf Staff and Club Administration to coordinate all golf related activities
• Assist with timely completion of submissions and application for Association of Golf Course Merchandisers Platinum Awards. Present completed presentation to Head Golf Professional for review and final approval prior to submission to AGM
• Establish and administer the club tournament program. Assist in the development of promotional materials to communicate the programs to the members and guests as needed
• Ensure that the locker room staff provides the highest level of service and cleanliness standards. Maintain and replenish supplies of towels and other personal hygiene amenities as necessary
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with the development of the golf operations budget, the annual golf shop operating budget, and manage respective line items in accordance with budgets while controlling general expenses for the entire golf operation
• Maintain control of employee uniforms, ensuring that uniforms and name tags are worn and kept in proper condition and readily available at all times to employees
• Check in merchandise and ensure storage areas and merchandise displays are orderly, at par stock inventory levels and meet operating standards
• Assist with maintaining purchase order system, ordering, and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. Assist with physical inventories as prescribed by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
• Answer telephones clearly and concisely, to schedule future starting time reservations and communicate information in a pleasant and professional manner
• Manage pace of play, and if applicable, provide biweekly pace of play sheet to Head Golf Professional.
• Complete special projects as needed
• Special projects or other duties as assigned