Lead Assistant Golf Professional

Ensured Consideration Date: 01 Jul 2026 Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace. The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality. Summary The Assistant Golf Professional will have an integral role in the daily success of Portage Lake Golf Course. This position will act as the first point of contact with front line employees, members, guests, and students ensuring the success of daily golf operations at Portage Lake Golf Course as well as formulate and implement an effective marketing plan. All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers. Responsibilities and Essential Duties 1. Responsible for the direct supervision, scheduling, and training of outside services employees. In the event of gaps in service, provide independent judgment to improve the customer experience. 2. Responsible for PLGC’s social media and marketing. Implementing consistent communications of upcoming events, event results, and promotional offerings. 3. Responsible for the success of Junior League and Junior Group Lessons. 4. Assist with the development of operating procedures and training manuals. 5. Assist with the oversight of daily golf operations, working a variable schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as needed. Supervise golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional and General Manager. 6. Control, manage, measure, and report on the flow and pace of play. Ensure patron check in and fee collection in coordination with the starter. 7. Provide excellent customer service and assistance to all customers. 8. Lead the coordination of all golf leagues including scheduling, scoring, communications, and celebrations. 9. Conduct, schedule, and develop instructional programs using PGA tools and resources focused on player development. Meet the needs of a varied clientele. Maintain teaching aids and equipment inventory in excellent condition. 10. Assist with events, tournaments, and outings, including planning, pre-tournament contracts, post-tournament billing, promotion, course set-up, preparation, scoring, prize distribution, and follow-up. 11. Coordinate US Golf Association handicap system. 12. Provide club repair and club fitting services and equipment sales. 13. Assist with all merchandising duties, including sales, inventory, pricing and displays. 14. Maintain a credible, proficient golf game and represent the course professionally by playing with members, patrons, and guests in both competitive and non-competitive settings. 15. Assist in planning and budgeting for golf operations. 16. Assist with critical Auxiliary Business Services events and operational needs during the off-season, providing cross-functional support across auxiliary venues and programs as directed. 17. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. 18. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures • Associates Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience. • Member of the Professional Golfers Association, or willing to enroll in PGA Apprenticeship Program demonstrating required competencies to enroll. Required Experience • Demonstrated customer service experience. • Demonstrated experience in event management. Desirable Education and/or Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Golf Management, or related field. • PGA Class A Professional. • Experience utilizing Club Caddie, ForeUp, Jonas, Club Prophet, or similar golf enterprise software. • Experience using lean practices and continuous improvement tools. • Demonstrated experience in golf instruction and group clinics. Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities • Established history of providing excellent customer service. • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and written/oral communication skills. • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety practices and willingness to learn and adhere to applicable OSHA standards. • Demonstrated ability to work independently. • Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to professionally handle high stress situations. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems. • Demonstrated ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential information. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions. • Demonstrated ability to teach and train others. • Demonstrated ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. • Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities • Working knowledge of USGA Rules of Golf and handicap administration. • Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies for customer engagement. Work Environment and/or Physical Demands WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: Employee Safety Overview Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training Annual Data Security Training Annual Title IX Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.0 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 12 months Pay Rate/Salary The anticipated salary range for this position is $42,000 - $47,000; however, the final salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Title of Position Supervisor Head Golf Professional Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding No To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu. Other Conditions of Employment: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. 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