Head Golf Professional

THE HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY AT BEECHMONT COUNTRY CLUB

Beechmont Country Club is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Golf Professional. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership experience, an extensive and verifiable record of success in golf operations and a demonstrated ability to deliver 5-star service in a premier golf and country club setting. The Head Golf Professional will oversee all aspects of the golf operations and ensure the highest standards of service and member and guest enjoyment and satisfaction. The successful candidate will possess excellent people skills who welcomes and enjoys frequent engagement with members and guests.

BEECHMONT COUNTRY CLUB

Having celebrated its Centennial anniversary in 2023, Beechmont Country Club remains the premier private golf and country club in greater Cleveland where the individual attitudes, values, and interests of the Members come together to create a warm and comfortable gathering place to call home. The Club offers endless opportunities to connect with friends and family, whether on the challenging Stanley Thompson designed golf course, in our state-of- the- art fitness center or over a delicious lunch on the patio after a game of tennis. The social calendar is always active with themed dinners, wine tastings, holiday celebrations, family events and more. The camaraderie, friendships, and memories created at the Club are the center of the Beechmont experience.

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CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS

The Club understands the confidential nature of this process and the information received from all interested parties will be kept in the strictest confidence.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Oversees and maintains all facets of the golf operation. Provides professional support, direction, management, training, and leadership to golf staff associates. Promotes and nurtures member relations and enhances the quality of the golf experience. Responsible for the day-to-day golf operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees golf operations including tournaments, rules, tee sheet activity, merchandise inventory, range operations, player service operations, golf instruction, and cart fleet.
• Lead and develop direct reports which include all golf-related personnel.
• Prepare and regularly review the golf operations business plan, including operational and capital expense budgets, golf sales initiatives, and course usage monitoring providing detailed performance analysis on an ongoing basis.
• Continually review, enhance, and implement world-class operational procedures and policies to ensure all areas of the golf operation are to a five-star standard.
• Positively manage the Club’s golf and social culture through personal and team engagement, promoting club events, arranging matches, encouraging family usage, delivering a wide category of golf clinics, and assisting with Troon Prive privileges for members.
• Maintains high visibility and frequently engages with members.
• Review, develop, train, and implement safety procedures for all golf operations associates.
• Collaborate closely with the Superintendent on course setup, playability, and aesthetics.
• Review and enhance golf programs which include youth clinics and programs, social events, and competitions.
• Effectively communicate to the Club’s membership on all golfing matters through a variety of channels, including the Club’s website, notice boards, and newsletter.
• Work with the Club’s department heads to ensure professional delivery of golf-related events.
• Manages payroll tasks as scheduled. Monitors hours to maximize productivity and balance payroll expenses with business demand.
• Provide golf instruction through lessons and clinics to members and guests.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Golf Professionals, Teaching Professionals, Outside Operations Manager, Merchandise Manager, and Golf Services Attendants.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Motivator and leader who can bring out the best in others by setting clear goals and expectations, holding them accountable for outcomes, providing consistent feedback, and support and through respectful interaction and professionalism.
• Proven experience managing or supervising a team.
• Verifiable strength in working closely with management and other key stakeholders to develop and execute the club's vision.
• Exhibit excellent organizational, technological, and time management skills.
• Experience in running and organizing successful golf events.
• Member-focused; delighted to meet the expectations and requirements of members and their guests.
• Possess high energy and genuine desire to interact actively with the membership on a professional and hospitable level.
• A keen eye for detail and driven by data.
• Works well and is well respected by others.
• Career-driven and enthusiastic about the industry.
• Strong operational management record.
• Mentor his or her staff.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to create innovative programs while respecting current desires and traditions.
• Comfortable publicly speaking.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class A member of PGA/LPGA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches. Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms. Frequently talks or hears, tastes or smells. Occasionally lifts up to fifty pounds.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY PREFERENCES

• Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with computerized POS and tee time system.
• Experience with JONAS.

KEY SELECTION PROCESS CRITERIA

• In addition to the professional qualifications outlined above, the successful candidate will be expected to function as an effective ambassador for the Club and exude a professional demeanor by modeling a natural ability and desire to deliver and promote “joyful service” in his/her daily interaction.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Joining a terrific, results-focused, member-centric, caring, and fun team in delivering consistent “5 Star” experiences to a dynamic, engaging, and sophisticated membership who care deeply about the well-being of their professional staff.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package administered by Troon that includes, among others, options for medical, dental, vision, supplemental medical, basic life & AD&D insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) per company policy
• Professional development allowance

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

Prepare a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Martin Badinelli, GM/COO of Beechmont Country Club, and clearly articulate your alignment with this role and why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career, and why BCC and the Cleveland, Ohio area will be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected.

You must apply for this role as soon as possible but no later than Monday, February 5, 2024. Candidate selections will occur soon after with the first interviews expected in early to mid-February and second interviews a short time later. The new Head Golf Professional should assume his/her role by the end of March 2024.

Resumes with cover letters can be submitted electronically. No telephone calls please. All candidates will be subject to a background review.

Martin A. Badinelli, Sr., CCM, CCE

mbadinelli@beechmontcc.com

Beechmont Country Club

29600 Chagrin Blvd

Orange, Ohio 44122