About the Role
About Seven Oaks Country Club
Bakersfield, CA | Seven Oaks Country Club is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for the PGA Head Professional.
Seven Oaks Country Club is the premier country club in central California and enjoys the reputation as one of the most spectacular country clubs in the state. Its majestic architecture, meticulous attention to detail, and championship 27-hole golf course, designed by world-renowned architect Robert Muir Graves, boasts breathtaking fairways, beautiful lakes, and manicured bunker-guarded greens. This 245-acre playground truly is a home away from home for 930-plus members.
Seven Oaks also features seven tennis courts and five pickleball courts, two swimming pools, fitness facilities, five-star dining, and social activities throughout the year.
In a testament to the membership’s investment in the Club, Seven Oaks recently completed a $4 Million renovation of its mixed grille, now known as the Tavern, in addition to recent capital investments to the golf course, adding and moving fairway and greenside bunkers, and acquiring an entirely new fleet of golf carts.
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Equity
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 27
Total Annual Rounds: 21,500
Number of Carts: 85
Members: 940 (675 Golf, 265 Social)
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 10
Position Overview
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: General Manager/COO
Supervises: Golf Professionals, Outside Services, and Player Assistants
Position Description: Manages, supervises, and oversees the club’s entire golf operation to provide the highest standards of excellence for member and guest enjoyment. Plans and coordinates a golf program that is respected and enjoyed by the membership. Manages the Golf Pro Shop and related services to meet the needs of the members in a manner consistent with the club’s mission and philosophy. Ensures proper communication between departments, maintains excellent relationships with suppliers, and keeps members satisfied and well-informed.
Essential Job Functions
• Assists in the design and promotion of all golf activities.
• Promotes inter-connectivity/cross-promotion and cross-programming between golf and tennis.
• Works with the General Manager and Golf Course Superintendent and prepares budgets for golf operations.
• Maintains management reports in sufficient detail to properly track where revenue is generated along with rounds played.
• Provides daily accounting of the entire golf revenue stream and shop expenses.
• Completes and accurately prepares daily reports each night.
• Reconciles cash receipts to the register drawer and the daily report.
• Orders merchandise for the Golf Pro Shop.
• Orders supplies associated with golf activities.
• Supervises, trains, and directs club staff in customer service, golf cart maintenance, turf maintenance, Golf Pro Shop, golf professionals, and other on-course personnel.
• Organizes charges and collects fees for all golf-related activities.
• Conducts golf clinics and training programs.
• Supervises the planning, promotion, and execution of all club-based and outside golf tournaments.
• Interprets and enforces the club’s golf rules and regulations without prejudice and ensures that the Golf Pro Shop staff is familiar with club rules and policies and enforces them.
• Interprets and enforces facility policies, rules, and regulations without prejudice.
• Handle general administration of any future golf memberships.
• Supervises and schedules the work hours for the Golf Pro Shop operation, golf course, and golf car staff within the parameters of the annual operating budget.
• Plays golf regularly with a cross-section of members.
• Controls and maintains an adequate inventory of golf merchandise for retail sales from the Golf Pro Shop.
• Functions as management liaison with the Golf & Greens Committee and attends monthly meetings. Recommends policy changes in the areas of user fee structure, hours of operation, guest privileges, etc.
• Meets regularly with the General Manager and the Golf Course Superintendent to review the condition of the golf course and make recommendations on areas needing attention.
• Provides for the most efficient use of tee times and assures all tee times are properly scheduled.
• Assures that sufficient golf carts are available and ready for play.
Experience And Qualifications
Including, but not limited to, the following:
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Head Professional or an Assistant Golf Professional at a recognized golf club.
• Prior experience in all facets of golf operations, including inventory and financial control; employee motivation and training; golf instruction; tournament and event management; and working knowledge of golf course maintenance.
• Expertise in golfing rules and regulations.
• Good working knowledge of golf course maintenance.
• Knowledge of marketing, financial management, and retail operations.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role during emergency situations.
Licenses and Special Requirements
• Class A member in good standing with the PGA or the LPGA or in the PGA or LPGA Class A program.
• Has met PGA criteria for Head Professional.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment that is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Ensures work areas are safe and conducts daily inspections of the work space.
Compensation And Benefits
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
• Base Salary $110,000 – $120,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, 80% Lesson Income, Club Privileges, PGA Continuing Education Expenses
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is April 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Seven Oaks Country Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to – Mr. Enrique Contreras | General Manager | Seven Oaks Country Club
Michael Gainey, PGA, Ken Ferrell, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.
Email: mgainey@pgahq.com
kferrell@pgahq.com
skmiec@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time