Description

Overview

Sammamish, WA | Sahalee Country Club opened in 1969 to great Northwest fanfare. The name Sahalee-or "High Heavenly Ground" in the language of the native Chinook-was chosen to reflect the Northwest's heritage and tradition. Sahalee's quintessential Northwest character is reflected in our foundational pillars of World Class Golf, Vibrant Social Scene, and Family Focused Lifestyle.

Known primarily for its world-class championship golf experience created by nationally recognized golf course architect Ted Robinson and renovated by world famous golf course architect Rees Jones, Sahalee was created to host any of the USGA, LPGA and PGA national events. In addition to our worldwide reputation for championship-caliber golf, we offer a distinctly Northwest family lifestyle, homespun hospitality delivered by our tenured, dedicated staff.

The position of Assistant Golf Professional supports our Head Golf Professional, Caleb Kraus, in the management of our robust golf operation. The person selected for this position must possess high-energy, a servant's mentality, a hospitality mindset, commitment to excellence, and a passion to grow the game at the Club.

The golf operations team at Sahalee is supported by five Assistant Golf Professionals, an Outside Services Manager/Caddiemaster, and Assistant Professionals in Training (AIT). The successful candidate will manage and ensure that our service standards are consistently and gladly met. Success in this role starts with an infectious personality and warm sense of humor, flexibility, excellent social and communications skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, an attitude of "it's all about the members," with a drive of anticipating needs and fanatical attention to detail.

Experience Required

• College Degree (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Golf Operations

• Must have fundamental knowledge and familiarity for the game of golf and rules of golf

• Candidates must be motivated to continue to learn and develop

• Maintain or currently working toward PGA of America membership in good standing in an active classification

• Knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations

• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles

• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees

• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills

• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market

• Hospitality mindset and customer focused attitude

• Experienced in written and oral business communications

• Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. email, internet, golf genius and database

• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community

Essential Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY | At Sahalee Country Club, ALL employees share the same core duties, tasks, and responsibilities that are embodied in our Service Standards and the Assistant Golf Professional position also embraces the club's Leadership Standards. This position constantly evolves and these duties, tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted from time to time according to business needs and your growing capabilities. The Club will notify you of any changes to these duties, tasks and responsibilities and seek your input before making changes.

In addition to your customary roles of golf operations leadership and management, it is important to realize that this position is integral to the club's brand as a world-class club, and as such, some non-traditional roles, responsibilities, tasks and duties are required. In summary, the Assistant Golf Professional general responsibilities include:

• Embraces the club's Service and Leadership Standards, mission, vision, core values and commitments.

• Serves as a creative, future-forward, and caring leader as well as a confident manager of resources.

• Cordially and professionally greet all members and guests.

• Openly offers information about the Club and communicates pertinent daily play details.

• Promotes the game of golf to the membership of Sahalee Country Club and protects the brand of the Club in our community.

• Works with the golf and other club staff to successfully implement the overall vision of providing the finest golf and social experiences for the membership of Sahalee Country Club.

• Assists the Head Golf Professional with all activities and operations associated with daily play to deliver operational excellence.

• Displays an affable personality and presence in the golf shop, practice facilities and golf course.

• Assists in management and development of the Sahalee Ravens Junior Golf Program, its instruction, and associated activities with the support and input of the other Assistant Golf Professionals and Director of Instruction.

• Assists the Head Professional with the successful administration and execution of tournament operations.

• Supports the Outside Services Lead/Caddiemaster in managing our member services team to deliver a first-class member experience.

• Assists with merchandising the golf shop.

• Assists the Head Golf Professional with quarterly golf shop inventory.

• Ability to develop and publish high quality communication for the membership.

• Ability to provide high quality golf instruction for private and group lessons.

• Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Agronomy, the golf course maintenance staff, and other Club Department heads.

• Plays golf with the Sahalee membership on a regular basis.

• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Golf Professional.

• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

• Attends all Golf Shop Staff meetings.

• Regularly communicates through a multitude of digital, analog and social media to engage the membership in golf activities.

• Is an ambassador of Sahalee Country Club both inside and outside our gates.

• Ensures a consistently high "net promoter" score in golf operations.

Benefits

POSITION STRUCTURE | Assistant Golf Professional

Org Chart and Interactions | The Assistant Golf Professional oversees the daily operations and management of all facets within the golf operation. The position reports directly to the PGA Head Golf Professional. Direct reports are the members of the Assistant Professionals in Training (AIT), and Outside Services Team. Assistant Golf Professionals regularly interact with all members, guests, vendors, and staff.

Approximate Work Schedule | This position typically works five days per week in season, and four/five days per week out of season. The days and length of shift are approximations as our work responds to the needs of member events and business flows. From time to time, this position requires evening, weekend, overtime, and holiday work as needed to accomplish essential duties and responsibilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This position is a non-exempt fluctuating workweek model. DOE: $25.00 - $28.00/hour + OT (Anticipated Base Range: $53,000-$59,000...Total Anticipated Compensation: $65,000)

• Instructional Income: $75-90/ lesson fee DOE

• Group Instruction Income: PGA Junior League; Sahalee Ravens Program, Member Clinics

• Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision)

• Paid Vacation: per Club policy

• Golf Professional Uniform Allowance

• Employee Education Fund

• PGA & WW Chapter Dues

• Golf Professional PNWPGA Tournament Allowance

• Meals: Complimentary meals while on duty

• Employee Holiday Fund: Participation in the club's Employee Holiday Fund

• 401k: Offer of participation in the Club's 401(k) plan as eligible