The Meadows at Grand Valley State University is looking for a Head Golf Professional.
Position Title: Head Golf Professional
Required Qualifications and Education:
- Commitment to, and passion for, the mission of the university, the values of a service driven operation and best practices in customer service.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in golf course management with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility including golf tournament, event and league management.
- Passion for golf and demonstrated background in playing golf.
- Knowledge of the technology available for use in golf course operations.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a highly professional image with the ability to interact with customers, students, faculty and staff.
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven planning skills.
- Awareness of trends in the golf industry and the ability to identify if/how they will enhance the operations at The Meadows.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Undergraduate degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
- College and university or public golf course management.
- PGA Professional.
- Experience with Player Development Programs of all ages and levels.
- Experience with food and beverage service.
- Experience with golf course maintenance operations.
Responsibilities – Essential Functions:
- Help direct and lead profitable golf course operations including course maintenance, golf shop, and food and beverage operations.
- Help position The Meadows as best in class for customer service.
- Contribute to a work environment that encourages inclusive and open communication, teamwork and entrepreneurship that emphasizes outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Identify and assess opportunities for innovation.
- Help develop, implement, and monitor marketing objectives.
- Supervision of temporary and student staff.
- Understand and help monitor and develop annual operational budgets and forecasts.
- Understand financial reports including, but not limited to, daily deposits and sales reports in conformity with best practices established by the university, monthly financial statements, and financial comparison reports.
- Work with Director of Golf to develop and report on capital project plans to improve the overall golf operation.
- Help monitor and report on meaningful operational performance measures.
- Maintains professional growth and development.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Golf.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Department/Division: Business & Finance
Campus: Allendale
How To Apply: Complete on-line application at http://jobs.gvsu.edu and submit resume and cover letter
Application Deadline Date: 7/20/2017
Allendale, Michigan 49401 – (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777.
