Head Golf Professional

Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club · Kilmarnock, VA

full time$85,000 - $95,000Posted 12 days ago

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About the Role

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY The Head Golf Professional at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club will lead the golf program at the premier club in the Northern Neck of Virginia. If you possess superior member relationship skills, have proven staff mentorship culture, are a charismatic leader and embrace rich traditions and values, this could be your career opportunity! Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club is seeking to hire a highly capable professional with strong leadership experience as the Head Professional. A positive, innovative, and energetic approach to programming and duties is essential. In addition to the future Head Golf Professional’s leadership and teambuilding skills, a focus on social golf activities for all levels and ages of players is paramount. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Visibility, member engagement, and authentic enjoyment of building member relationships are critical. The successful candidate must also have the ability to relate to management and other departments in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner. ABOUT INDIAN CREEK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club situated on Indian Creek just southeast of downtown Kilmarnock in the Northern Neck of Virginia. The Club strives to be the premier private club in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where lifelong friendships are created and provide its members with exceptional experiences with an emphasis on the following values:<ul><li>Community</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Stewardship</li><li>Quality</li><li>Diversity</li><li>Culture</li></ul> A Brief HistoryOn June 11, 1955, Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club (“ICYCC”) was chartered and golf became very popular with the Membership, which required the Club to hire a golf professional, and a manager was hired to oversee the kitchen and the Club’s expanding social activities. In the 1970’s, outdoor racquet courts were built, the golf course was expanded from 9 to 18 holes, the Club acquired dockside facilities and renovations were made to the swimming pool. In addition, rooms were added to the Clubhouse to accommodate the growing membership. The 1990’s brought a complete renovation to the Clubhouse, including an addition to the kitchen.In 2001, a two-court indoor racquet facility was completed. 2005 was also a big year for ICYCC. The Club celebrated its 50th anniversary and began its first major renovation of the golf course, which was completed in May 2007. Other enhancements that year included new outdoor racquet courts and 13 boat slips at the dock. In 2020, the indoor racquet facility received new lighting and a new floor, additional boat slips were added to the marina and the entire marina electrical system was upgraded. In 2021, the Club foyer, the three main dining rooms and the indoor veranda were completely redesigned, redecorated, and refurnished.Perhaps most importantly, the congenial and welcoming nature of the Club is still apparent, and Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club is still the best place in the Northern Neck to form lasting friendships.There are 18 holes of outstanding Tom Clark (Ault, Clark & Associates, LTD) designed golf on what was once farmland. Nine tee combinations on this easily walkable course offer yardage alternatives ranging from 4,741 to 6,630 yards on an approachable yet challenging course that offers immaculate greens and fairway surfaces, beautiful natural scenery along the creek, penalty areas on 17 of the 18 holes and a layout that appeals to both the low and high handicap golfer. The club boasts a vibrant racquet program with 4 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 indoor Pro Bounce tennis courts, a golf pro shop adjacent to the clubhouse, locker rooms, a driving range, practice putting green and a short game practice area. Additionally, there is a 39-slip marina plus a swimming pool to round out the club facilities INDIAN CREEK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS:<ul><li>$4.1M Gross volume</li><li>$2.0M Annual Dues Volume</li><li>Initiation fee $20,000 stockholding membership</li><li>$950,000 Golf operations budget</li><li>Club employees: 80 in season; 50 off season</li><li>POS System & Website through ClubEssentials</li><li>The department is comprised of 12 employees including cart barn</li><li>18 holes of golf, supporting over 14,000 rounds of golf annually.</li><li>The Pro Shop is Club owned</li><li>Average age: 62</li><li>300 stockholding memberships and 200 non-resident memberships</li></ul>INDIAN CREEK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB’S WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.icycc.com/">www.icycc.com</a> INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY Your letter should be addressed to Mr. Brian Darlak, CCM, General Manager, and clearly articulate your alignment with this role and why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career. In addition, why Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club and the Northern Neck area will likely be a “fit” for you and your family if selected. Additional information may be required from candidates to further assist in the evaluation of alignment and validation of competency for the role. Expressions of interest in this manner should be conveyed as soon as possible. Application deadline is April 26th, 2026. We anticipate first round phone interviews will take place the week following the submission deadline for successful candidates. Video 2nd round interviews will occur during the next week and live interviews in last week of May. The new Head Golf Pro will begin as soon as possible following offer and acceptance. Please save your resume and letter in the following manner: Last Name, First Name - Resume Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter (These documents should be in PDF format)