SUMMER 2024 - Priest Lake Golf Course - Head Pro

Overview

• Founded in 1966, Priest Lake Golf Course stands as an exquisite 18-hole, par-72 PGA Championship Course. What began as a modest 9-hole course has blossomed into a full-fledged 18-hole masterpiece since its expansion in 2000. As a testament to its commitment to excellence, PLGC takes pride in being a family-owned establishment.

Experience Required

• Class A PGA Member is preferred.
• Golf operations management or assistant management experience.
• Experience in all aspects of golf operations, and programs: Tournaments, Outings, Clinics, Lessons, Camps, and other special events/functions at the course
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and leadership skills will be required to interact with guests and pass holders on a regular basis.
• Candidate should have a proven record of providing outstanding service at the highest level possible.

Essential Responsibilities

• The HP will report directly to Jennifer Riley, General Manager
• The HP will be responsible for pro-shop, operations, golfer check-ins and payment, tee sheet maintenance, including add-ons and pairings.
• Ensure POS Systems are up to date with pro-shop (foreUP)
• Organize and manage all golf programs: Tournaments, Outings, Clinics, Lessons, Camps, and other Special Events/ Functions at the course.
• Develop, monitor and maintain a fundamental management philosophy, with input from the General Manager, to guide pro-shop personnel towards optimal results and employee/morale. Be a “team and culture builder” who brings out the best in those around them by setting clear goals.
• Support and help grow the game of golf for various groups that are a valuable part of the golf community. This includes new and existing programming that will encourage continued participation at the course.
• The HP will be required to operate the pro-shop in a fiscally responsible manner. This would include ensuring that the budgets are adhered to.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, expenses, and margin controls.
• Strength in running day to day operations with a strong understanding of golf course structure and management.
• Assist the GM with merchandise purchasing for the pro shop.
• Serve as a community liaison for the course. Meet with special interest groups to positively impact growth in pass holder and daily fee play.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of pro-shop operations; manage the day-to-day personnel function; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s polices and applicable laws.
• Direct outside golf operations, ensuring that the outside golf supervisor properly controls patron and guest services. Responsible for the set-ups and maintenance of practice range, starter, ranger, cart maintenance, bag storage, and course repair activities.
• Marshaling, Irrigation and Golf Club sales/repair knowledge a plus

Benefits

• Free Meal when working.
• Use of facility for employee and immediate family.
• Mileage: When traveling on behalf of the company is required.

Physical Requirements

This can be labor-intensive position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk, sit, stand, and squat.
• Lift in excess of 50lbs.
• Sit and operate equipment in rough and finished terrain for long periods of time.
• Utilize hands and wrists with high dexterity to use all common hands and power tools.
• Ability to work in natural elements, outdoors always.