Position Description:

Department: Golf

Reports to: Head Professional

Employment Dates: Approximately Late March – Late October (flexible)

Job Summary: The Seawane Club in Hewlett, NY is seeking an Assistant Professional for the 2021 season to help deliver a first-class member and guest experience.  The selected applicant will support the Head Professional in executing and managing all aspects of the golf operation with a positive, team-first attitude.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide quality individual and group instruction to membership
• Play with members
• Meet continuing service education requirements as set forth by the PGA including but not limited to, being an active participant in MET PGA tournaments and educational offerings 

• Open/Close the Pro Shop according to operational procedures

• Manage daily tee sheets and advance booking tee times
• Learn the names and personally recognize our members and regular guests
• Answer incoming telephone calls

• Conduct weekly member tournaments including preparing the course, tee gifts, registration and scoring
• Assist in the administration of Monday and weekday outings including tournament prep and execution            

• Perform tournament closing duties to include proper billing, credit book entry and posting of results

• Receive, inventory and display new merchandise
• Assist with services such as club fitting, repair, re-gripping as well as the special order for merchandise
• Assist in operation of point of sale system to record sales

• Assist in selling merchandise and customer service

• Monitor overall inventory levels of merchandise, restock or reorder when needed
• Ensure all merchandise is correctly tagged and priced                                                                                                               
• Record and bill orders accurately into the POS system

• Properly code invoices                                                                                                            
• Assist Head Professional in supervision of Outside Service Staff – while emphasizing the importance of member and guest service
• Assist Outside Service staff directly when needed                                                                                                                     
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas                                                                                                            
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all club and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years working in golf industry 
• Class A PGA Membership or PGA Associate is a plus; LPGA membership preferred
• Advanced knowledge and capabilities with tournament administration, merchandising, member/partner relations, club repair and instruction
• Familiarity with Golf Genius is a plus
• Familiarity with Clubessential software is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Engaging personality who will take initiative to learn and grow
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in collaboration with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy

Benefits:

• Housing available
• Competitive salary
• 100% lesson revenue with high volume of both individual and group instruction
• Meals while on duty
• Staff clothing
• Playing and practice privileges
• PGA Education allowance