Assistant Golf Professional

The Club : Lake Forest Country Club, located in Hudson, OH, is a private, member-owned club approaching it's centenial year in 2029. Lake Forest is known for its strong golf culture and family-focused atmosphere. The 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course was originally designed by Tom Bendelow and has been the proud host of U.S. Men's, Women's, & Junior Amateur Qualifiers.

The Opportunity : The Assistant Golf Professional will work within the stated guidelines of the golf department in planning, organizing, scheduling, promoting and developing golf programs which meet the memberships' needs. The position requires an outstanding golf professional who possesses great communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have experience teaching and providing instructional programs. The ideal candidate will also have prior junior golf experience and a strong operational resume. The Assistant Golf Professional will report to the Head Professional and is expected to help create a cohesive environment in the operation.

• PGA Associate, Class A member preferred
• College Degree preferred
• Private Club experience is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Golf Shop merchandising and management skills
• Strong tournament operations experience with Golf Genius
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• Assist the Head Golf Professional in managing all daily golf operations
• Consistently provide the highest level of customer service to all club members and guests
• Lead or assist in tournament and event administration
• Coordinate and execute outside outings
• Assist the retail operation in providing the highest level of service, presentation, and product variety in the Golf Shop
• Assist in inventory control of all hard goods (stock, demo, and fitting inventory), and soft goods (men’s and women’s apparel)
• Provide private lessons, group clinics, club fitting services, and promotion of instructional programs
• Assist fellow golf professionals in junior golf (PGA Junior League, clinics, and camps)
• Build a close working relationship with fellow department managers and their respective staff
• Maintains an appropriate level of availability and presence around the Golf Shop, Practice Areas, First Tee, and Golf Course to ensure high member satisfaction
• Answers phone calls and responds to emails in a timely manner and helps members and guests with questions related to the golf program
• Maintains a solid knowledge of the game – rules, handicap system, equipment manufacturers, industry trends
• Willingness to go “Above and Beyond” in all aspects of the Club and Golf Operation. Ability to "Act, Don't React" by thinking ahead and planning.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and professional appearance
• Provide basic club repairs as needed
• Desire to learn and to be mentored by Senior Golf Professional Staff