Head Golf Professional

<p><strong>Head Golf Professional</strong></p> <p>Located just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in the vibrant coastal community of Atlantic Beach, Florida, Atlantic Beach Country Club is recognized as a Distinguished Club and offers a modern private club experience, enjoying a rich history of championship caliber golf as a young Club. The Club features an 18-hole championship golf course, racquets center, aquatics complex, fitness center, and a vibrant social atmosphere for members of all ages.  The Club has hosted numerous tournaments including the Web.com Tour Championship, the Epson Tour’s Atlantic Beach Classic, and the collegiate Sea Best Invitational, showcasing elite professional and collegiate talent each year.  The membership culture is welcoming, active, and family-oriented, blending exceptional golf with a coastal lifestyle.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>The Head Golf Professional will report directly to the Director of Golf and play a key leadership role in delivering an exceptional golf experience for members and guests.</p> <p>This role oversees daily golf operations, tournament administration, staff leadership, and member engagement while leading the execution of the Club’s premier competitive events and golf programming.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be an energetic leader with strong tournament administration skills, a passion for hospitality, a strong playing ability, and a visible presence within the membership</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The Golf Course</strong></p> <p>The Championship Golf Course at Atlantic Beach Country Club is known throughout the region for its exceptional daily playing conditions and thoughtful design that challenges golfers of all skill levels.</p> <p>Maintained to “day-in, day-out tour conditions,” the course features meticulously maintained fairways, strategic bunkering, and firm, fast greens that reward creativity. The putting surfaces are widely recognized as some of the best on Florida’s First Coast, consistently rolling true and providing the speed and quality expected at professional tournament venues.</p> <p>The Club is currently planning a golf course revitalization/enhancement project led by golf course architect Scot Sherman. The Head Golf Professional will have the unique opportunity to be involved in the planning and implementation process, providing valuable exposure and learning opportunities alongside the Architect, Agronomy Team, and Club leadership.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Life on the First Coast</strong></p> <p>Life on Florida’s First Coast, especially in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach, moves at a relaxed pace that feels like a small coastal community connected to the larger city of Jacksonville. Daily life often revolves around the beach, sunrise walks, surfing, biking through neighborhoods, and meeting friends at casual restaurants near the water. Atlantic Beach tends to be quieter and more residential, Neptune Beach offers a walkable mix of homes and social spots, and Jacksonville Beach has the most activity, nightlife, and tourism.  Flip-flops are normal attire, many people get around by bike or golf cart, and locals often know each other from the beach, coffee shops, or surf spots. Despite being close to a large metro area, the Beaches maintain a tight-knit feel where ocean weather and weekend gatherings shape the rhythm of everyday life.</p>