Description

Overview

The Woods is excited to announce an opening for the Assistant Golf Professional position at its 36-hole golf facility in the northern Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, less than two hours west of Washington D.C., and Baltimore, MD. The Woods is a semi-private club featuring the award-winning Mountain View Championship Golf Course and the fun but challenging Stony Lick Mid-length Golf Course. Other facilities include two outdoor pools, outdoor tennis and pickleball, indoor pool, tennis, pickleball, racquetball, & gym.

Experience Required

• 2 years experience
• PGA Level 1 or Higher preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations.
• Computer, point of sale, and tournament software experience (Golf Genius and Club Prophet preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background check

Essential Responsibilities

The Assistant Golf Professional is a year-round, salaried position. In the absence of the Head Golf Professional, the Assistant Golf Professional is the team leader on duty. The essential responsibilities include:

• Welcoming members and guests in the pro shop and around the club, anticipating and assisting with their needs.
• Working with the tee sheet and point of sale software, performing all opening and closing procedures, handling cash, and coordinating with the accounting office, as needed.
• Assisting the Head Professional in recruiting, training, scheduling, mentoring, and overseeing the entire golf staff.
• Control and manage play, assisting as a starter or ranger, when necessary.
• Implementing club policies and procedures.
• Managing USGA handicap system for members.
• Organizing and conducting golf tournaments, including event planning, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow-up.
• Conducting individual lessons and group clinics, and working with our golf associations and First Tee coordinator to educate and develop new golfers.
• Assisting with managing the golf cart fleet and practice facilities.
• Coordinating with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop and implement rules for play that will enhance the player experience without sacrificing playing conditions.
• Coordinating with F&B staff to help schedule Beverage Cart operations.
• Assist with all merchandising operations, to include inventory control, ordering, receiving, displays, and sales.
• Serve as a role model to the entire golf team by demonstrating a positive manner, strong work ethic, and professional image at all times.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Other optional insurance includes dental and life
• 401K plan (after 1 year)
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on merchandise, food, & beverage
• PGA Dues/PGA Associate Dues
• Employee family membership to The Woods Club
• 100% Lesson Income
• 100% Club Repairs