Assistant Golf Professional

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

The St. Johns County Golf Club offers 18 well-maintained championship holes and welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. The Golf Club features the area’s largest public practice facilities, including an expansive grass-tee driving range, a private backside tee area for individual and group instruction, three chipping greens, and a separate, well-manicured putting green. There is also a full-service pro shop featuring nearly all major manufacturers and on-site repair service.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment with two common goals: to provide the best services to our patrons and the best golf experience in North Florida.

The ideal Assistant Golf Professional candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf with the general Golf Operations. This includes the reservations system, pace of play, offered services and clinics, proper handling of equipment, club storage, and staff development. Assumes Head Golf Professional’s duties in Head Professional's absence.
• Assists Director of Golf or Head Professional with selecting staffing employees, training and supervising both inside and outside staff.
• Effectively manages numerous types of tournaments from start to finish, including participation in meetings.
• Develop and implement adult and junior clinics and junior camps.
• Assists customers by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules and regulations.
• Works with pro-shop staff to ensure proper procedures are be followed; proper cash handling; safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Help user groups in the maintenance of handicap records.
• Operates golf shop in absence of cashiers.
• Manages the daily opening and closing of golf operations as needed.
• Coordinates junior golf activities.
• Provides golf instruction.
• Works with starter to ensure tee sheet integrity and marshals golf course as needed.
• Assists Head Professional with ensuring the course is properly marked at all times.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and always maintain a professional image. Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job. Works a flexible schedule including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related course of study to the occupational field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience at a golf club. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a credible golf game similar to having attained a PGA Apprentice – Level 1 designation.
• Must be actively pursuing PGA membership through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. Class A membership preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of the game, rules and mechanics of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations
• Knowledge of customer service best practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skills in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel.
• Skill in the instruction, coaching and development of players in the game of golf.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.
• Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.
  

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St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.