Lead Assistant Golf Professional

### **Overview** Champaign Country Club is a premier private, family club in east central Illinois. Member-owned; 18-hole facility located approximately 2 ½ hours south of Chicago, West of Indianapolis and Northeast of St. Louis. Champaign/Urbana is home to the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini, with a student population of over 37,000 undergraduates and more than 20,000 professional and graduate students. The population of Champaign/Urbana is approximately 125,000. [www.champaigncountryclub.com](http://www.champaigncountryclub.com/) - Established in 1904 - 12,000 rounds annually - 400 total members, 220 golf members - Golf, Racquets & Aquatics • *Opportunity** The Lead Assistant Golf Professional will be part of a professoinal staff focused on mentorship and career development. They will gain hands-on experience in all areas of the golf operation with a strong team culture and supportive colleagues. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, potentially including additional income from lessons. Benefits such as optional health insurance, golf practice and play privileges, equipment and apparel allowance, meals while on duty are part of the employment package. ### **Experience Required** Characteristics for successful candidate - Loves the game of golf - Passion and enthusiasm for customer service - Intent to pursue a career in the golf industry - Team culture - Do it now attitude - Strong work ethic - Willingness to adapt - Clean and organized - Compliance with drug-free workplace policy - Pre-employment physical • *Preferred Experience** - PGA Associate working toward Class A membership - Prior experience at a private facility - Associates degree ### **Essential Responsibilities** - **Customer Service Excellence **Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with members and guests, ensuring best-in-class customer satisfaction. Addresses inquiries and requests in a professional and timely manner. - **Leadership and Management **Ensure a welcoming atmosphere while attending to the daily operations of the golf shop, including daily play records, golf range usage, managing inventory, and merchandising. Prioritize the needs of our golfers as your number one responsibility. Learn to schedule and train golf shop personnel, golf cart attendants, and other staff members in accordance with the policies and procedures manual. Assist outside operations as needed. - **Organizational Skills **Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage schedules, inventory, events, and other operational aspects of the golf shop and facility. Monthly, weekly, and daily communications of the event schedule to members and Club staff. - **Events **Plan, organize, promote, and direct golf tournaments, outings, leagues, and other events for members and outside organizations. Familiarity with Golf Genius tournament software and Chicago District Golf Association applications a plus. Coordinate details such as scheduling, registrations, course setup, scoring, prize giving, and electronic communications with the membership. - **Course Operations **Coordinate with the golf course superintendent on course playability, conditions, and maintenance requirements. Manage the golf cart fleet and practice facility operations, ensuring proper maintenance. - **Instruction **Provide individual and group golf lessons to players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Offer coaching on swing mechanics, short game, course management, rules, and etiquette. Implement Junior programs and clinics, utilizing PGA resources. Additional income opportunities. - **Club Fitting & Repair **Assist with setup and conduct club fitting with radar and camera based technologies Foresight/FlightScope X2. Club repair includes reshafting, regripping, loft & lie adjustment. - **Business Acumen **Assist with budget development and management for golf operations, including monitoring revenues and expenses. Reconcile sales receipts, and prepare reports for Committees and Directors. Oversee merchandise inventory, ordering, and pricing strategies to maximize sales. ### **Benefits** Individual health insurance available - Exposure to fiscal responsibility of golf operation - Education assistance based on playing performance - Playing and practicing privileges - Season length negotiable - Meals while on duty - Equipment allowance - Clothing allowance