1st Assistant Golf Professional

Sentry Insurance Agency•Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

SentryWorld is currently seeking 1st Assistant Golf Professional who is enthusiastic about the game of golf to join our golf operations leadership team. You’re a people-person, and we’re a people-business. At SentryWorld, we care about our associates – and we encourage our team to bring that same commitment to our customers to keep them coming back year after year. In order to deliver on our commitment to customer service, we require an elite team of customer-focused individuals to work on the golf course to build and maintain trust and create a memorable experience for all SentryWorld’s guests. We are looking for someone that is focused, passionate, and has a professional and friendly demeanor. If you think you are a good fit, we would love to hear from you! As a 1st Assistant Golf Professional, you will play a key role in the management of daily golf operations to ensure the effective delivery of services, provide professional golf advice and ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years of related work experience
Level 2 Apprentice and actively pursuing a PGA membership (in a timely manner) through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program; to be completed within a 3-year time frame
Experience as an assistant golf professional at a public or resort golf operation
Golf teaching experience
Customer relations and supervision skills
In-depth knowledge of golf equipment, design and fitting of clubs
Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations
Available to work nonstandard hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Act as a member of the Golf Leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of services, provide professional advice and ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Control and manage consistent play ensuring appropriate guest check-in and fee collection in coordination with the starter and player assistants.
Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.
Work independently to coordinate and manage small golf outings and assist with clinics. Also assists large group outing coordinators to ensure satisfaction and manages scoring for all large groups.
Assist in tournament operations and weekly events including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post-tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow up.
Administer human resource-related activities including timely performance and salary reviews and ensure all subordinates adhere to human resources policies and practices.
Select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff.
Work at the pro shop counter taking reservations for golf rounds and assisting in pro shop set-up, merchandise marketing, and sales.
Meet with golf company vendors and assist in ordering and selection of Pro Shop merchandise
Assist the Director of Golf in establishing events, lesson program, planning, and budgeting the golf operations.
Assist with management of inside and outside service staff to ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved.
Responsible for timely and consistent maintenance of the club’s USGA Handicap System.
Provide club repair and fitting services to customers as needed.
Assist in player development programs using PGA tools and resources.
Play golf with a variety of customers in competitive and non-competitive situations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time

Benefits

401(k) plan after 1 year of service to help fund your future
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time "out of the office" as well as Holiday Pay and Floating Holidays
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Free Wellness Center Membership
Associate discounted shift meals and golf rates

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