Great River Golf Club - Executive Director

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Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of Great River Golf Club, a premier championship golf and hospitality destination owned by Sacred Heart University. This position has full responsibility and accountability for the Club’s operational excellence, financial performance, reputation, and alignment with the University’s mission and standards.

The Executive Director provides enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of all Club functions, including Golf Operations, Pro Shop/Retail, Greens & Grounds, Food & Beverage (Monty’s Grille), Events and Banquets, Membership, Marketing, Facilities, Finance (P&L), Security, and Human Resources. The role establishes strategic direction, drives continuous improvement, and leads a high-performing management team to deliver exceptional golf, dining, and event experiences.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Serves as the chief executive leader of Great River Golf Club with full authority and accountability for strategy, operations, financial performance, and organizational results.
• Provides vision, leadership, and long-term strategic direction for the Club in alignment with Sacred Heart University priorities.
• Directs and holds accountable all department leaders across Golf Operations, Greens & Grounds, Food & Beverage, Events & Banquets, Pro Shop/Retail, Membership, Marketing, Facilities, and Administration.
• Provides executive oversight of Golf Operations, including professional staff, instruction and academy programming, tournaments, outings, pace of play, tee sheet management, and merchandising, ensuring a premier golf experience.
• Ensures championship-quality course conditions through close partnership with agronomy leadership and long-range planning.
• Oversee Food & Beverage operations, including Monty’s Grille, concessions, and banquet/event catering, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, service standards, and profitability.
• Provides executive leadership for Events and Banquets, including weddings, corporate outings, tournaments, and University-affiliated events.
• Leads development and execution of annual operating and capital budgets; maintains full P&L responsibility.
• Drives financial performance through disciplined forecasting, cost controls, revenue optimization, and corrective actions.
• Establishes and enforces enterprise-wide servic