Great River Golf Club - Head Golf Professional

130 Coram Ln, Orange, CT 06477, USA Req #181

Thursday, March 7, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The Head Golf Professional will manage all aspects of the golf operation. They will operate at both a tactical and strategic level, continuously developing and overseeing all aspects of golf at Great River, including: a first-class service standard, a vibrant tournament and social calendar, highly profitable and professionally displayed retail operation, and grow the instructional program available at the club. The Head Golf Professional will ensure a consistently high level of member satisfaction while looking to identify revenue enhancement opportunities.

The Head Golf Professional will develop operating policies and procedures that will direct the work of all department managers, implement and monitor the budget of all areas of golf operations, and manage the quality of the club’s products, services, and assets.

The Head Golf Professional will be responsible for the reporting of all areas of management directly to the General Manager and work closely with the General Manager to ensure the club is in position to hit all performance and financial goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

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Great River Golf Club - Head Golf Professional

130 Coram Ln, Orange, CT 06477, USA Req #181

Thursday, March 7, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Position Summary

The Head Golf Professional will manage all aspects of the golf operation. They will operate at both a tactical and strategic level, continuously developing and overseeing all aspects of golf at Great River, including: a first-class service standard, a vibrant tournament and social calendar, highly profitable and professionally displayed retail operation, and grow the instructional program available at the club. The Head Golf Professional will ensure a consistently high level of member satisfaction while looking to identify revenue enhancement opportunities.

The Head Golf Professional will develop operating policies and procedures that will direct the work of all department managers, implement and monitor the budget of all areas of golf operations, and manage the quality of the club’s products, services, and assets.

The Head Golf Professional will be responsible for the reporting of all areas of management directly to the General Manager and work closely with the General Manager to ensure the club is in position to hit all performance and financial goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees all areas of Management, including:

Golf Operations

• Tee Sheet Management
• Staffing & Schedule
• Service Levels
• Policy & Procedure
• Cart Fleet Management
• Driving Range
• Pace of Play
• Billing
• Locker Room Services

Member Tournaments

• Tournament Schedule
• Tournament Pricing & Budgets
• Tee Gifts & Awards
• Promotions & Recaps
• Credit Book
• Player of the Year

Player Development

• Online Content & Marketing
• Scheduling
• Member Programs
• Junior Programs
• University Programs
• Registration & Billing
• Club Fitting & Demo Club Management

Golf Shop

• Budget & Forecast
• Data Tracking
• Staffing & Scheduling
• Training, Policies, & Procedures
• Marketing & Promotions
• Inventory
• Buying Plan & Open-To-Buy
• Displays & Merchandising Plans
• Daily Billing
• Special Orders
• Shipping & Receiving

Outside Events:

• Scheduling
• Pricing
• Promotional Material/Brochures
• Services & Offerings
• Marketing Plan
• Contracts

Membership

• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Membership Types & Benefits
• Pricing & Contracts
• Orientations
• Member Nights & Appreciation
• Wait List Policy

Communication

• Website
• Newsletter
• Social Media (Great River, Monty’s, Golf Shop, Golf Instruction)
• Golf News
• Member Handbook

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree and/or graduation from a two-year PGM Program
• Experienced Golf Professional (5+years)
• PGA Certification
• Team Player
• Self-motivated and driven

Unusual Working Conditions

Fast paced environment with a need for flexibility. Able to work well in a team and independently. Must be flexible, hours sometimes required beyond the normal workday, and on weekends.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Pay Type Salary

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