Head Golf Professional jobs in Connecticut

About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

The Head Golf Professional will manage all aspects of the golf operation. They will operate at both a tactical and strategic level, continuously developing and overseeing all aspects of golf at Great River, including: a first-class service standard, a vibrant tournament and social calendar, highly profitable and professionally displayed retail operation, and grow the instructional program available at the club. The Head Golf Professional will ensure a consistently high level of member satisfaction while looking to identify revenue enhancement opportunities.

The Head Golf Professional will develop operating policies and procedures that will direct the work of all department managers, implement and monitor the budget of all areas of golf operations, and manage the quality of the club's products, services, and assets.

The Head Golf Professional will be responsible for the reporting of all areas of management directly to the General Manager and work closely with the General Manager to ensure the club is in position to hit all performance and financial goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Golf Operations
  • Tee Sheet Management
  • Staffing & Schedule
  • Service Levels
  • Policy & Procedure
  • Cart Fleet Management
  • Driving Range
  • Pace of Play
  • Billing
  • Locker Room Services
• Member Tournaments
  • Tournament Schedule
  • Tournament Pricing & Budgets
  • Tee Gifts & Awards
  • Promotions & Recaps
  • Credit Book
  • Player of the Year
• Player Development
  • Online Content & Marketing
  • Scheduling
  • Member Programs
  • Junior Programs
  • University Programs
  • Registration & Billing
  • Club Fitting & Demo Club Management
• Golf Shop
  • Budget & Forecast
  • Data Tracking
  • Staffing & Scheduling
  • Training, Policies, & Procedures
  • Marketing & Promotions
  • Inventory
  • Buying Plan & Open-To-Buy
  • Displays & Merchandising Plans
  • Daily Billing
  • Special Orders
  • Shipping & Receiving
• Outside Events:
  • Scheduling
  • Pricing
  • Promotional Material/Brochures
  • Services & Offerings
  • Marketing Plan
  • Contracts
• Membership
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Membership Types & Benefits
  • Pricing & Contracts
  • Orientations
  • Member Nights & Appreciation
  • Wait List Policy
• Communication
  • Website
  • Newsletter
  • Social Media (Great River, Monty's, Golf Shop, Golf Instruction)
  • Golf News
  • Member Handbook
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's degree and/or graduation from a two-year PGM Program
• Experienced Golf Professional (5 years)
• PGA Certification
• Team Player
• Self-motivated and driven

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.