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Golf Professional

Greencastle Golf Club | Greencastle PA 17225 USA | Full Time | Posted: 12/21/2021

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Working with the Director of Golf Operations, the Golf Professional promotes the game of golf through operational structure and programming that provides a first-class experience for members and guests. The Golf Professional is responsible for the overall management of the golf shop and outside services teams.. 


ABOUT THE COURSE

Greencastle Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course nestled in 212 acres of rolling hills in South Central Pennsylvania. The Greencastle Golf Club is located 3.5 miles from Interstate 81 and 15 miles from Interstate 70, making the course easily accessible to golfers from Hagerstown, Chambersburg, Shippensburg, and even Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

The club is a semi-private course located in a 160-home affluent neighborhood with more homes springing up regularly. The course offers a challenging layout and beautiful views of rolling terrain, along with several ponds and wetlands.  The property includes a golf shop, 20-station driving range, golf simulator, cart barn, maintenance buildings, snack bar on the course, and dining and drinks at the Fireside Pub.

The course has been growing steadily over the last four years as the go-to course in the area. Currently the course has 350 members - individual, family, and corporate - runs 20-25 tournaments each year, and hosts monthly member events to keep members involved and having fun.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 2-3 years golf industry experience

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong computer skills - tournament software, POS, Google sheets and docs

  • Budgeting and financial discipline 

  • Strategic planning

  • Experienced instructor with Junior and Women's Golf experience

  • Excellence in tournament operations

  • Ability to train and manage staff

  • Experience with merchandising

  • PGA certification a plus

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

  • Oversees all golf shop operations, including shop and cart staff

  • Trains, mentors, and coaches all golf shop staff to know products and services and to increase sales

  • Trains, mentors, and coaches all outside services staff to perform their jobs with excellence

 

Inventory and Merchandising

  • Presentz a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories

  • Develops an annual buying plan based on member and guest buying habits

  • Manage the retail operation – buying, ordering, receiving, pricing, tagging, inventorying merchandise for retail sale

  • Hosts and markets all club fitting events

  • Ensures all special orders are placed and followed up on with purchaser

 

 Business and Finance

  • Creates annual plan for increasing traffic and revenue in golf shop

  • Maintains and tracks budget in golf shop with Director of Golf Operations on a monthly basis

  • Tracks and verifies all players and guests, green fees, golf cars, club care, other charges necessary, and facilitate accurate accounting and recordkeeping


Golf Operations

  • Oversees the administration of the golf handicap program

  • Utilizes yield management techniques to maximize course usage.

 

Player Development

  • In conjunction with the Director of Golf Operations, develops, provides, and oversees an enhanced golf instruction program, clinics, camps, and lessons for all levels and segments

 

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS


Competitive salary - starting at $40,000 base salary plus lessons - potentially $10k+ 

Benefits package

Playing and Practice Privileges

Lovely small town area

 

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2022


SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Dana M. Given

Human Resources, Greencastle Golf Club

DanaGiven@GreencastleGolf.com">DanaGiven@GreencastleGolf.com

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Location Greencastle, PA, 17225, USA
Categories Entry level Golf Pro

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Contact Informationtop

Contact Name Dana M. Given, Human Resource Manager
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Primary Phone 717-597-1188, ext. 3
Job Code 230959