Head Golf Professional - Operations
Cragun's ResortAbout the role
Description
Cragun's Legacy Courses is a destination golf resort located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota. The Legacy has recently completed a 15 million dollar golf course renovation and expansion designed by PGA TOUR legend, Tom Lehman. The Legacy now offers 45 holes of brand-new championship golf, the "Dutch 27" & the "Lehman 18" golf courses. We are also proud to host the PGA TOUR Americas event, the CRMC Championship presented by Gertens each August. The facility is also complemented by a nine-hole short course with a separate clubhouse, two-sided practice facility, & practice green. Our customers also enjoy our 36,000-square-foot clubhouse overlooking two finishing holes of the Dutch 27 course. The clubhouse is the home to the Legacy Grille, a year-round bar & restaurant.
Cragun's Legacy Courses are an amenity of Cragun's Resort located on beautiful Gull Lake. This family-friendly resort offers many lodging options combined with its mile-long sandy beach.
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Three years of working experience at a golf facility
- PGA Class A, Associate, or LPGA in good standing preferred
- College degree preferred
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Golf Genius, Foreup, & Maestro applications
- Enthusiastic in creating and controlling employee schedules
- Involvement in controlling payroll and expenses
- Familiarity with golf shop purchasing, process, and control
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Knowledge of proper hiring/policies and procedures
- Professional interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing/maintaining a golf car fleet
- Experience in growing the game of golf
Responsibilities:
- Management and supervision of the golf operations
- Pro Shop, Outside Service, Player Assistant, Par 3, Range, Golf Cart Fleet manager
- Motivate and maintain elite customer service levels
- Assist merchandiser
- Golf shop purchasing, receiving inventory, invoice processing & control, golf shop appearance
- Responsible for maximizing tee sheet and golf shop revenue/profit
- Build relationships with members, guests, Cragun's Resort employees, and the community
- Work directly with the "tournament" Head Professional on the preparation and execution of all leagues and large events
- Work directly with the Director of Golf on all facets of the CRMC Championship
- Work with all Superintendant staff on all tee sheets and golf course maintenance needs
- Attend weekly golf meetings and be ready to participate
- Assist Legacy Grille manager and staff
- Enforce and ensure policies and procedures of the facility are applied in an equal and fair manner for all employees, members, and guests
- Active involvement in short-term and long-term planning
- Become an ambassador of Cragun's Legacy Courses, Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, and the CRMC Championship
- Reports directly to the Director of Golf
Benefits:
- Health and AD&D benefits
- Golf privileges and discounts on pro shop merchandise
- PGA Education allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary manager meals
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