Job Description

Assistant Golf Professional

Facility Description: With nearly a century of rich golfing history and tradition, Los Altos Golf & CC proudly offers one of the most beautiful, challenging and well-maintained golf courses in the Bay Area. Located in the hills of Silicon Valley, the serene, picturesque setting with the Santa Cruz Mountain Costal Range as a backdrop appeals to golfers of all levels and ages. Originally designed in 1923 by Tom Nicoll, the 18-hole, par 71 course underwent a complete renovation in 2004 and is meticulously maintained to ensure access and enjoyment regardless of weather conditions. Los Altos Golf & CC is the home of Juli Inkster, World Golf Hall of Fame member and PGA Tour player Jeff Brehaut. With a limited number of memberships, golfers have the freedom to enjoy the course at their leisure, which results in an average of 35,000 rounds played per year. The club is currently undergoing a Golf Shop Renovation which will include 11 simulator bays for member practice and staff teaching.  This will be the largest private club simulator facility in the country. Amenities include a designated teaching tee as well as practice chipping and putting greens. The club has a beautiful clubhouse with an expanded Grill, Wine Cellar and outdoor fire pits. Also offered are locker rooms complete with steam, sauna and whirlpool amenities and private lounges for both men and women. A state-of-the-art fitness facility, tennis courts and swimming pool are added features.

Position Overview:

Los Altos Golf and Country Club is looking for an exceptional Golf Professional to support our Professional team. The polished candidate will work with our diverse membership and have the latitude to design programs at an elite level for our active golf groups. Additionally, this role will require supporting retail operations, providing lessons and delivering superior customer service. Our club is looking for someone excited to share their love of the game.

Priorities and Success Factors:

• Service and customer focused attitude.
• Highly engaged, respected and self-assured. 
• Encourages collective input from others, provides clear direction and maintains an ongoing dialogue with team members.
• Inspire, engage, and build personal connections. Appeal to the unique interests of each golf member while promoting an environment that is open to all ideas and celebrates personal and cultural differences.
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and demonstrates the ability to work independently.
• Accuracy of work and demonstrates ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Effectively and promptly responds to members and their guests concerns and/or problems.
• Maintains files, follows-up on delegated tasks, and manages time well.
• Has the ability to anticipate problems and addresses them in a prompt and appropriate manner.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the Golf Operations in a professional and efficient manner in the absence of the Director of Golf.
• Possess a thorough understanding of overall Golf Operation.
• Conduct member golf events that exceed the expectations of the membership.
• Create new programming to fit the changing needs of the membership.
• Provide golf instruction, club fittings and conduct clinics for various golfing groups.
• Create and manage a vibrant and professional Golf Services staff.
• Spread hospitality and good will among all members and guests.
• Collaborate in the merchandising operation of the Golf Shop.
• Perform any and all duties requested by Board, General Manager and Director of Golf.

Candidate Qualifications:

Including but not limited to, the following:

• LPGA Level 2 or PGA Member Preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in written and oral communication.

Compensation Package:

• Salary – (Highly competitive salary based upon experience). 
  • Lessons
  • Junior Golf Camp and PGA Jr. League Bonus
  • Quarterly Golf Shop Bonus – based on Golf Shop sales
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K – after one year of service with club