Head Golf Professional

### **Overview** The Borough of Paramus has an exceptional career opportunity for a **full time Head Golf Professional. ** We are looking for a motivated Head Golf Professional to join our amazing team at the Paramus Golf Course in Paramus, New Jersey. You will be growing your career as a Full Time Head Golf Professional in a vibrant and busy public golf course. This position has tremendous potential for growth alongside the motivated management team. If you are strong in presentation, problem-solving and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Head Golf Professional at Paramus Golf Course now! ### **Experience Required** - It is essential you have exemplary communication skills (written, verbal, telephone, social media, and public relations). - Willingness to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented structure with an emphasis on superior customer service. - The ideal candidate will have a high degree of attention to detail and be able to oversee a vibrant tournament and social calendar. - Should possess a background of proven leadership experience managing a team of Professionals to achieve positive results, featuring a strong history of excellence. - A career path of progressive responsibility and stability. - Experience with Golf Tournament Management programs. We currently utilize Gallus Golf and Club Prophet. - PGA/LPGA Profession Certification completion required. - Ability to multitask in a high-volume atmosphere. ### **Essential Responsibilities** - Oversee and direct the entire golf instruction program and player development. - Conduct golf instruction through multiple programs such as individual lessons, group lessons, golf schools, demonstration clinics and junior golf. - Recruit, mentor and train Golf Professionals on instruction and teaching philosophies to maintain consistency throughout the instructional programs. - Provide a detailed and accurate schedule of all instructional programs. - Publish articles and promotional pieces pertaining to golf instruction that can be distributed to the registered members. - Attend meetings scheduled by the management team - General Manager/Superintendent and Assistant General Manager. - Provide summaries of weekly lessons and billings. - Provide budget input regarding the instructional program's revenue and expenses. - Assist in maintaining attendance of all pro shop staff. - Promote goodwill and exceptional service to members and guests. - Promote teamwork, professionalism and camaraderie towards all employees. - Play in PGA Sectional events. - Create and deliver golf instructional programs that excite and intrigue golfers of all ages, helping them develop skills that increase their enjoyment of the game of golf. - Experience in developing programs reaching all aspects of golfers and player - development. - Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf instruction and teaching methodology. - Proficient in marking the golf course hazards, out of bounds etc. - Proficient in all aspects of golf club fitting and golf club technology. - Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills. - Attend conferences, workshops, meetings and trade shows to keep current on trends in the industry. - Maintain a high level of knowledge as it relates to product awareness. - Positive attitude with a focus on providing outstanding member service. - Self-motivated with a desire to promote and market. - Uphold strong personal and professional values. - Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, effective with members and employees. - Positive attitude with a focus on providing outstanding customer service. - Able to work independently and as a team member to meet objectives. ### **Benefits** - State of New Jersey Pension plan. - Full family healthcare, prescription plan, family dental and vision plan. - The position is in the (PSEA Association) Paramus Supervisory Employees Association. - Vacation time is 4 weeks each year. - 3 Personal days yearly. - Unlimited Sick leave. - 14 paid holidays yearly.