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Assistant Golf Professional

PGA of America · Sherrard, IL

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About the Role

### **Overview** ## **About Fyre Lake Golf Club** Fyre Lake Golf Club is a championship **Nicklaus–designed course** located in Sherrard, Illinois. As a PGA-owned destination club, we pride ourselves on delivering **exceptional golf, first-class hospitality, and unforgettable experiences** for our members and guests. Our property features: - A world-class 18-hole championship golf course - Luxury villas for **Stay & Play** golf packages - 3 distinct ways to stay with 32 beds on property - A welcoming atmosphere where golfers, groups, and families come together to enjoy the game At Fyre, we believe in doing things differently: focusing on **service and passion for golf.** Whether it’s hosting traveling buddy trips, exclusive member events, or everyday rounds, we’re committed to making every visit memorable. ### **Experience Required** ## **Experience & Requirements** - Ideal candidate is an **aspiring PGA Professional** or someone pursuing a long-term career in the golf industry - Must be a **self-starter** with strong initiative, eager to learn and take on responsibility - Ambitions to **grow into leadership** — with the opportunity to learn operations, management, and hospitality from the ground up at Fyre Lake Golf Club - Prior customer service, hospitality, or golf experience preferred. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver exceptional member and guest experiences - Passionate about golf, hospitality, and building something special ### **Essential Responsibilities** - **Deliver the Fyre Experience** — Provide exceptional service from arrival through the end of the day, making every golfer feel welcomed and taken care of. - **Manage Daily Golf Operations** — Assist with the tee sheet, Bag Drop, golf carts, pace of play, practice facilities, merchandise, and overall flow of the golf operation. - **Lead & Support the Golf Staff** — Help train, schedule, and lead outside-service and golf staff while maintaining Fyre’s standards for professionalism, appearance, and service. - **Protect the Golf Experience** — Be visible on the course, enforce Fyre policies, maintain our pace-of-play standards, and help ensure the golf course and facilities are treated with respect. ### **Benefits** - Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for **additional income through gratuities** - Complimentary golf privileges at Fyre Lake Golf Club - food, beverages, merchandise, uniforms - Complimentary range access and practice facility use - Exposure to **PGA Professionals** and direct mentorship toward a PGA career - Hands-on training in all aspects of golf operations, hospitality, and leadership - Opportunity to grow into **Assistant Golf Professional** or higher leadership roles within the club - Work in a **beautiful outdoor environment** at a championship Nicklaus–designed course - Be part of a pga**-owned club culture** where every team member is valued