Description

Overview

experiences

Stonington Country Club is a 501(c)(7) Not-For-Profit Club. In the 1980s the Club's early members worked tirelessly to ensure the Club's vision of creating a club in Stonington would come together as planned. Expansions and improvements have continued throughout the years, with the latest being a newly renovated clubhouse. 2026 will begin with the replacement of the mainline irrigation system.

 

We seek a qualified PGA/LPGA Professional who will contribute to building relationships between members, staff, and club governance to create fun and memorable experiences for members and guests.

Experience Required

• PGA or LPGA Class A Member with 3-5 years of experience at a private club. 
• Present and proactive with detailed supervision and execution of quality products and services.
• Strong leader with the ability to lead a team and provide member/guest hospitality with a service heart.
• Merchandise operations.
• Professional verbal and written communications.
• Fun, creative spirit -- uniting the SCC community through all golf events.

Essential Responsibilities

 

Email: rrasch@stoningtoncountryclub.com

JOB DESCRIPTION - Position: Head Golf Professional

JOB SUMMARY: Present a professional, polished, and positive image with high member visibility and engagement. Promote and manage all golf-related activities. Responsible for ensuring that all members and their guests have an exceptional golfing experience. The Club's reputation is created as a result of its culture created by the quality of products and services provided. Through the delivery of these products and services, this position contributes to building unique relationships between members, staff, and club governance to create fun and memorable experiences for members and guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, promote and direct all golf activities.
• Responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of golf inside and outside golf operations; manage the day-to-day personnel function; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Club's policies and applicable laws.
• Working with the General Manager, prepares annual and monthly budget and operating plan for golf operations; identify and present other options that will increase revenue or reduce costs while maintaining the highest quality programs and services possible for the members; take corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained.
• Consult with the General Manager on golf course and practice range operation, maintenance and rules.
• Administer, enforce all club rules and policies that govern the use of the course, golf cars, and other golf-related facilities.
• Cooperate with the Course Superintendent on maintenance issues that affect the playability of the golf course.
• Under the direction of the General Manager, administer a system governing the start of play and the handicap system.
• Oversee club tournaments and related events.
• Be open and interested in members' suggestions, resolving issues as they arise, including presentation of more difficult issues and possible solutions to the General Manager.
• Operate and maintain a reputable golf shop and practice facility that features a range of quality merchandise and services reflective of members' needs; orders golf shop merchandise and provides the best selection possible within the constraints of inventory and quality limits in adherence with Club standards.
• Provide competent golf instruction and create instructional programming working with the General Manager; provide age- and skill appropriate golf lessons to members and their guests; design and conduct golf clinics for all skill levels. Golf lessons should not interfere with job responsibilities and negatively impact staff workload.
• Enthusiastically promote golfing activities with a high level of service; play golf with members of all skill levels.
• Supervise the rental and use of golf carts and maintenance of such equipment.
• Supervise proper charging to member's accounts for the collection of fees from guests, green fees, cart fees, merchandise and services.
• Attend national and regional conferences, meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional shows to encourage development and to enhance quality and image of the Club.
• Represent the Club in professional golf activities in a reputable, professional manner; participate in public relations efforts in and around the Club and community.
• Ensure protection of Club assets within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure the maintenance of professional housekeeping standards.
• Uphold the PGA/LPGA Code of Ethics.
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient and safe work practices.
• Provides for, develops, trains, and maintains a professional work force.
• Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
• Attend all staff, management, Golf Committee and other applicable meetings.
• Achieve department goals through development and management of an effective budget.
• Plan professional development and training activities for subordinates.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.

All the other stuff we do:

• Because of the fluctuating demands of the club's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee Partner perform a multitude of different functions therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employee Partners are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
• Adhere to all of the various club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
• Responsible for conduct oneself as a representative for the club's management team, by visibly supporting and implementing policy and demonstrating high standards of ethics and integrity with Members, peers, and employees.
• Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas and assuring that others are acting safely.
• Apply initiative to achieve personal/professional growth as a member of the Club's management team and maintain professional certifications as they may apply to the specific product line.
• Lead and motivate others to achieve expected outcomes.
• Take initiative to solve problems, utilizing all available resources.
• Attend meetings/seminars as requested.
• Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs.
• Initiating daily line-up and participating as needed.
• Wearing a CLEAN and neat uniform that follows Club uniform standards daily.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• 1. Reports directly to: General Manager
• 2. Works closely with Golf Course Superintendent and all other department heads
• 3. Directly supervises all Golf Department staff

Benefits

• Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Vacation
• Reduced Winter Hours
• PGA/LPGA Dues
• Education Expense