Director of Golf Operations - The Country Club of Mount Dora

GreatLIFE Golf is one of the largest Golf Course Ownership / Management Companies in the country with over 50 golf courses in multiple states. If you’re looking for a fun and casual career in sports and entertainment, this may be the position for you! Feel free to check out our website for more information about who we are as a company and what services we offer to evaluate if your values match ours!

We are seeking an experienced Director of Golf Operations to oversee the newest addition to our portfolio, The Country Club of Mount Dora. This position will come with a full benefits package to include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Please see a general job description below and should you feel your knowledge, education and experience could be a match, apply today!

**Please note, this position will be golf focused, however general oversight of additional departments will be required**

Salary: $75,000 to $82,000 Annually

Job Description:

Plans, promotes and directs all golf activities including daily management responsibilities. Oversees daily fee play, tournaments & outings, member play, and golf instructional programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares annual and monthly budgets for golf operations; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Orders merchandise and supplies for golf shop.
• Maintains attractive, orderly appearance in pro shop.
• Creates a customer service oriented atmosphere that promotes the game of golf and meets the needs of the members and guest. Ensures the associates provide a high level of customer service.
• Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates: pro shop, locker room, golf range, golf bag and club storage employees, as well as on-course personnel.
• Provides golf lessons to members and guests.
• Plays golf with members of all skill-levels to generate enthusiasm.
• Designs and conducts golf clinics.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates.
• Designs and conducts junior golf clinics and training programs.
• Collects charges and fees for all golf-related activities.
• Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events.
• Interprets and enforces “The Rules of Golf”
• Interprets and enforces club policies, rules and regulations.
• Consults with the General Manager about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance and rules.
• Cooperates with the grounds superintendent about maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Enforces the By-laws governing play.
• Represents the club in area professional events including local, state or national events.
• Maintains records relating to player and guest rounds and other statistics.
• Plans social events to promote golf and fellowship among members and guests.
• Schedules staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that labor costs are maintained.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans for improvements to the club facilities and courses.
• Attends national and sectional conferences and meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance quality and image of the club.
• Interacts with food and beverage department about food and beverage needs for events.
• Maintains visible presence on the course during peak times of play.
• Supervises golf play of members and guests from the first tee and maintains starting times according to the club’s rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of property management system.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Lesson Gratuity:

• Will earn 90% of lesson fees for all lessons conducted at a GreatLIFE Golf Facility
• 10% of all lesson fees will be paid to the course for use of facilities, balls and wear and tear

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Degree/Licenses:

Bachelors degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks and sits. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels. Frequently uses hands to finger feel or handle; reaches with arms. Frequently talks and hears. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.