Head Golf Professional

  University (MI)
  Central Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 09/09/20

Job Summary



Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage golf operations including: merchandising, golf cars, tournaments, marketing, special events and rental space.
  • Maintain golf operation as state-of-the-art learning laboratory for the PGM program.
  • Assist the University Professional Golf Management program activities with the requirements of PGM degree.
  • Oversee and supervise all aspects of golf operation including golf camps, league play, tournament scheduling and activities, intercollegiate tournaments and intensive Professional Golf Management program playing requirements.
  • Establish and maintain effective rapport within the university environment and its constituencies, such as area Chamber of Commerce, the golf industry and alumni.
  • Fiscal management including budget preparation and administration.
  • Recruit, interview, select and supervise golf course staff in a positive and encouraging manner.
  • Participate in selected professional associations and activities.
  • Develop and oversee an innovative golf activities program that services all customer segments.
  • Coordinate with appropriate personnel for catering all food and beverage needs. Including but not limited to banquets, outside events, tournaments, private events and all golf functions.
  • Oversee the development of policies and procedures. Enforce and adhere to all golf operations policies, procedures and controls. Maintain accurate, current policy and training manuals.
  • Reports directly to Associate Vice President. Provides financial data to university accounting department accurately and on time.
  • Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
  • Supervise golf course staff.

 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and work well with a diverse group of customers, students and staff.
  • Support the teaching and learning process; actively work to create and support a student-centered environment. Provide flexible, responsive and high-quality service to all students, staff and community members, and seek continual improvement of current practices and procedures.
  • Use a computerized point of sale system, and other software as needed. Ability to report sales and usage data on a timely basis.
  • Work extended hours and days during the golf season.
  • Seek out, develop and build new opportunities to increase use of facilities and generate revenue.
  • Ability to multi-task adjusting to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and unexpected events.
  • Accepting and open to new ideas and approaches to work.
  • Use of effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to find and implement solutions.
  • Carry out responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
  • Support cultural diversity and sensitivity through daily performance of duties and responsibilities. Be inclusive by being respectful of individual differences and opinions of those who are affected by decisions.


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