Bonita National Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida is seeking a full-time Head Golf Professional. The role is focused on delivering world class experiences for members and guests in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused private club environment.
Experience Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PGA Class "A" Member in good standing with exemplary communication skills.
Possesses qualified teaching skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with computerized POS and tee time systems.
Working knowledge of Northstar POS, Chelsea Golf Reservation System, and Golf Genius preferred.
Enthusiastic servant leader willing and able to mentor, develop, and motivate subordinates.
Strong business acumen with ability to develop and monitor annual and monthly budgets.
Practice range, golf academy, tournament operations, and tour wholesale sales experience is beneficial.
Essential Responsibilities
Promotes and executes member events and daily play.
Provides a professional atmosphere that members and guests would be proud to recommend.
Oversees golf operations including tournaments, rules, tee sheet activity, merchandise inventory, range operations, player service operations, cart fleet, and may assist with food and beverage requirements for golf events.
Assists in the development and day-to-day tracking of the budget and business plan and helps control expenses in relation to revenues.
Creates a member service-oriented atmosphere that promotes the game of golf and meets member needs.
Ensures associates provide a high level of member service in the golf shop, outside services, practice facility, and with starter and ranger functions.
Works closely with the Superintendent and Food and Beverage Manager to ensure timely communication and good working relationships.
Prepares work schedules and assigns associates areas of responsibility.
Performs payroll tasks and monitors hours to maximize productivity and minimize overtime.
Provides leadership and vision to golf staff and prepares them for career advancement.
Provides golf instruction through lessons and clinics to members and guests.
Interviews, hires, trains, plans, assigns, directs work, evaluates performance, rewards, disciplines associates, and resolves complaints and problems.
Manages department team members including Assistant and Associate Golf Professionals, Teaching Professionals, Tournament Coordinator, Guest Services Attendants, and Player Assistants.
Ensures effective orientation and training for new associates and develops ongoing training programs.
Monitors business volume forecasts and plans manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses accordingly.
