Assistant Golf Professional

About the position We’re looking for a passionate and service-driven Assistant Golf Professional to join our team and help deliver an exceptional golf experience for players of all skill levels. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head Golf Professional to oversee daily golf operations, support staff leadership, and contribute to the growth of both adult and junior programs. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is eager to make an impact—from managing pro shop operations and merchandising to coordinating tournaments and enhancing overall guest experience. If you bring strong golf knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to outstanding service, we’d love to have you on our team. Responsibilities • Manages the golf operations including scheduling, merchandise inventory, budget, and cash management in cooperation with the Head Golf Professional and Golf Manager. • Leads and directs the frontline golf staff, providing high levels of program and product knowledge, with professionalism and support to staff and customers. • Contributes to the development and planning of the adult and junior golf programs. • Participates in golf shop merchandise related activities; including vendor relations, placing orders, processing invoices, receiving merchandise, inventory controls, promotion, and golf shop display. • Assists with Tournament Program activities, including meeting with tournament coordinators, communicating pricing and services, directing golf staff activities. • Interacts with numerous groups and individuals, such as patrons, vendors, service providers, other City departments and staff in the performance of daily activities including customer and staff conflicts in a professional and courteous manner. • Assists in providing quality golf experience for everyone participating at the facility. • Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department. • Assists in all junior programs as needed. • Schedules outside tournaments. • Assists with all clubs and leagues. • Supervises and manages the total pro shop operation in a professional and efficient manner in the absence of the head golf professional. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • Solid knowledge of the organization and administration of a public golf course. • Solid knowledge of golf shop operations and merchandise. • Basic knowledge of marketing golf programs. • Knowledge of PGA Golf Management programs. • Excellent customer service, public relations, and conflict management skills. • Strong golf skills with the ability to instruct others. • Strong project management skills demonstrated by coordinating large tournaments. • Ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervision. • Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. • High School/GED • Yes • Two (2) years of experience at high volume public facility. • Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position. Nice-to-haves • Supervisory or lead experience.