Assistant Golf Professional

City Of St. George - Saint George, UT

Full-time

Saint George, UT

Utilities

About the position

The Assistant Golf Professional at the City of St. George plays a crucial role in managing daily golf operations under the supervision of the Head Golf Professional. This position is responsible for ensuring an exceptional golf experience for guests by overseeing various aspects of the golf facility, including customer service, tournament management, and golf instruction.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.
• Provides excellent customer service, professional advice, and assistance to golfing guests.
• Controls and manages play; ensures golf check-in and fee collection in coordination with the golf staff.
• Assists in management of driving range and ensures balls are clean and ready for use next day.
• Reconciles evening check out of POS system.
• Prepares starter sheets for the next day.
• Assists with golf cart maintenance on a monthly basis.
• Provides golf instruction that is consistent with PGA instructional methods.
• Assists with receipt and sales of snack bar items.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and maintains a professional image at all times.
• Promotes all club activities, golf events, and services.
• Assists with tournament operations and golf outings.
• Assists in managing UGA handicap system.
• Cleans facility including restrooms, windows, vacuuming, and outside services.
• Periodically operates range picking machine to retrieve golf balls from driving range.
• Performs private golf lessons under the direction of the Head Golf Professional.
• Assists with JAG classes, events, and clinics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Cashiering and customer service experience preferred.
• A valid Utah Driver's license must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
• Apprentice or member in the PGA of America preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of City of St. George policies and procedures.
• Experience with business software including spreadsheet and word-processing programs.
• POS system experience.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and internal control.
• Understanding of principles and practices of teaching and instruction for group and individual golf instruction.
• Familiarity with USGA rules of golf and handicap procedures.
• Knowledge of golf equipment.
• Experience with City of St. George golf tournament setup and operations.