About the Role
<p>First Tee – Greater Richmond (FTGR) is a youth development organization that empowers young people by building character, instilling life-enhancing values, and promoting healthy choices through the game of golf. Through accessible facilities, community programming, and exceptional golf experiences, FTGR is strengthening the character of our community while creating welcoming places for golfers of all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p>Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, The Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range features a premier driving range, two TrackMan 4 simulator bays, a six-hole par-3 course, and practice greens. As one of three First Tee – Greater Richmond facilities, Elson plays a vital role in introducing new golfers to the game while serving as a year-round destination for practice, instruction, leagues, and community engagement. The organization also operates Belmont Golf Course and The Tattersall Youth Development Center at First Tee Chesterfield Golf Course.</p>
<p>The Director of Golf is responsible for the overall leadership, business performance, and day-to-day operations of The Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range, ensuring the facility operates in alignment with First Tee – Greater Richmond's mission, strategic plan, and commitment to exceptional customer experiences. The Director will lead initiatives that increase facility utilization, membership growth, instructional programming, earned revenue, and community engagement while fostering a welcoming, inclusive culture for golfers of all ages and abilities. This position is responsible for the financial and operational success of the facility, including budgeting, staff leadership, programming, customer service, merchandising, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, financial management, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for growing the game of golf and creating outstanding customer experiences.</p>
<p>The Director of Golf will work collaboratively with the leadership teams at all First Tee – Greater Richmond facilities to promote organizational consistency, share best practices, support cross-facility initiatives, and deliver a unified customer experience that advances the organization's mission and strategic goals. Above all, the Director of Golf serves as an ambassador for First Tee – Greater Richmond, representing the organization with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm while building meaningful relationships with participants, members, guests, community partners, volunteers, donors, and staff.</p>