Assistant Golf Professional

Job Description: The Director of Play is responsible for managing the outside golf operation. The Director of Play will manage the outside golf operation in all areas including managing the bag room, cart fleet, practice areas, the hiring and training of staff, and creating a welcoming arrival and departure experience. The ideal candidate ideally is an entry level apprentice professional or pursuing a career in golf. About the Club: Hillwood Country Club is a member-owned private club located in Nashville, Tennessee and was founded in 1953. The Dick Wilson designed course has hosted numerous championships including the Tennessee State Open (1963, 1966, 1971), Tennessee State Amateur (1975, 1982, 2004, 2020), The Tennessee Mid-AM (1998), Tennessee Senior Amateur Championship (1986, 2001, 2013) and the National 2015 US Women’s Senior Amateur Championship. Hillwood will host the 2026 Mid-Am this fall and is the future host site of the 2028 State Open, and the 20230 State Amateur. The club prides itself on being a top club in Nashville that offers the highest quality amenities but also maintains its reputation as an inviting family atmosphere. Hillwood continues to rise in Golf Digest’s Best in State rankings which is an exclusive list given only to the top 15 private courses in the State. The club’s membership enjoys 28,000 annual golfing rounds, 16 annual events, and cart fleet of 64 electric carts. Recent History: • Major renovations of clubhouse in 2018/2019 • Bunker Renovations in 2019 • Two Golf Simulators in 2019 • Full Regrassing, Practice Tee Expansion • Golf studio planned for construction winter 2026. Golf Statistics: • Number of Holes: 18 • Total Annual Rounds: 28,000 • Number of Club Owned Carts: 64 • Accompanied Golf Fee $180 • Caddie Program – Junior Caddie Program potential • Short/Medium Practice Range • Number of Member Golf Events: 16 • No Charity Golf Outings. Closed on Monday. Key Areas of Responsibility • Assisting the Outside Golf Operations in all areas of the operation • Creates a welcoming atmosphere is and is visible throughout the operation • Training and recruiting Outside Golf Staff • Training and recruiting the Caddies Staff • Covering the podium position daily • Managing the tee sheet and scheduling of caddie requests daily • Playing golf with the membership and their guests when needed • Assisting the Golf Professionals in the management of the junior golf program • Covering the Golf shop in the off season and times of need Qualifications and Requirements: • Entry Level PGA, LPGA, or apprentice member preferred • High School Diploma or equivalent • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Attributes: • Organized in scheduling and communicating assignments • Well-spoken and respectful • Welcoming to others and challenges • Positive attitude and professional • Passion for the game of golf and service • High attention to details. • Goal orientated and organized. This position coordinates with: □ Director of Golf Professional □ Clubhouse Staff □ Assistant Golf Professionals □ Course Maintenance Staff □ Golf Shop Staff □ Locker Room Staff Benefits: Full Health BenefitsRetirement Benefits (401k Program)Clothing AllowancePlaying & Practicing PrivilegesComplimentary Meal(s)Staff Equipment DealsPGA DuesPTO