First Assistant Golf Professional
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Austin Country Club
Reports To: Head Golf Professional
Position Summary
Austin Country Club seeks a passionate service-oriented and detail-driven First Assistant Golf Professional to support the Head Golf Professional in delivering an exceptional member-focused golf experience. This individual will play a key leadership role in daily golf operations member engagement instruction merchandising tournament administration and associate development. The ideal candidate embraces Austin Country Clubs culture of excellence builds authentic relationships with members and demonstrates initiative professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities
Member Experience & Engagement
- Deliver a welcoming professional and energetic presence in all member interactions.
- Foster strong relationships with members across all segments of the Club.
- Assist in planning and executing tournaments leagues clinics and member programming.
- Support onboarding of new members into golf activities and Club traditions.
- Ensure a high-touch organized and seamless golf experience daily.
- Assist in oversight of tee sheet management pace of play and daily play coordination.
- Supervise outside operations cart staging practice facilities and first tee presentation.
- Enforce Club policies and maintain professional standards at all times.
- Collaborate with the Superintendent and Golf Shop team to communicate course conditions and updates.
- Support accurate score posting and handicap administration.
- Provide private and group instruction to members of all skill levels.
- Assist in developing junior golf programming and camps.
- Help expand ladies and mens programming to enhance participation and engagement.
- Promote player development opportunities that grow the game within the Club.
- Assist in merchandising strategy and visual presentation of the Golf Shop.
- Provide excellent retail service product knowledge and fitting assistance.
- Support inventory management receiving and point-of-sale accuracy.
- Assist in training mentoring and supervising assistant professionals and outside service associates.
- Model professionalism organization and service excellence.
- Communicate effectively with other departments (Food & Beverage Events Membership etc.) to ensure aligned execution.
- Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.
- Assist with tournament software management.
- Support budgeting reporting and operational planning.
- Maintain accurate records and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- PGA Associate or PGA Member in good standing (or actively pursuing Class A status).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to connect authentically with members.
- Passion for delivering elevated service in a private club environment.
- Proficiency with golf operations systems and POS platforms.
- Positive attitude strong work ethic and team-first mindset.
Core Competencies
- Member-centric mindset
- Professional presence
- Leadership potential
- Organizational excellence
- Instructional capability
- Team collaboration
- Operational discipline
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health and Dental Care
- Vision Benefit
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Legal Assistance
- Paid Time-Off
Why Austin Country Club
Austin Country Club is committed to excellence in golf service and community. The First Assistant Golf Professional plays a critical role in shaping the daily member experience and supporting the continued growth and success of the golf program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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