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Overview

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is seeking to hire a Head Golf Professional to join our professional staff.

The candidate will assist the Director of Golf in developing, instituting, and managing member-oriented programs and services. These include but are not limited to golf tournaments, leagues, services, and a professional looking pro shop.

Salary to commensurate with experience (Full package to range between $50-$70k per year).

Experience Required

Excellent communication skills.
Requires responsibility and accountability.
Requires good time/task management, and a positive and upbeat attitude.
Must have good customer relations skills.
Knowledge of golf merchandise is helpful.
Requires proficiency with club repair tools such as a vice, grip knife, and shaft cutter.
Must be able to multi-task and think quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, members, and others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.
Ability to be flexible and juggle many assignments or projects at the same time.
Ability to work long and unusual hours when necessary.
Interacting comfortably with all levels of staff in the organization.
Requires a valid Florida drivers’ license and ability to operate a golf cart, range picker, or any other piece of drivable machinery at the course.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide assistance with members and guests in the Sports Shop.
Manage Pro Shop staff as an opening and closing Shift Leader.
Organize and coordinate golf leagues, outings, and special events.
Will provide instruction which includes lessons, group clinics, junior camps and private fittings to members and guests.
Assist with tee-time Coordination.
Assist in the maintenance of an accurate inventory.
Mark and define golf course.
Perform club repair which includes gripping of clubs
Manage and oversee Bag room operations.
Communicate with members, coworkers, management, staff, the general public, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence and emails.
Act, dress, and behave in a professional manner to reflect a positive image of the club.