JOB: Golf Operations Manager – Barwon Valley Golf Club

POSTED ON September 6, 2022 @ 8:35 pm

About us

Barwon Valley Golf Course is an affordable, picturesque 18 hole public course, bounded by the Barwon River on one side and wetlands with abundant bird life on the other. Centrally located approximately 3 kilometres from the City Centre, the course is equally suited to both high and low handicap golfers with the flat terrain making walking a breeze, even though carts are available for hire.
The 5540 metre course is excellently maintained with greens having long been recognised for their extremely high standard. The majority of fairways are also now Santa Anna couch which adds to the overall enjoyment.
Green fee players and new Club members are always welcome and we pride ourselves in promoting a friendly atmosphere for all.
We also provide two practice putting greens, a chipping green, and extensive 16-bay driving range with 8 undercover bays and a separate grass tee off area. Everything needed to improve your game.

With around 900 members and a large contingent of green fee players the club is growing at a rapid pace.

The role

Operate the Pro Shop in accordance with established targets
Manage golf events and competitions
Assist with the promotion of golf course facilities
Manage the golf cart fleet including storage, recharging, cleaning and maintenance
Liaise with other departments as required to coordinate functions and events
Manage all golf course activities including schedules of play, tee times and pace of play
Manage, train and develop all Pro Shop team members
Manage the driving range, collection of balls and service of the general area
Work on growing the game of golf for women and juniors
Report to the General Manager

All about you:

you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience at a golf club in a Golf Operations senior role
you have a true passion for golf and people.
have a working knowledge of Golf and Club operating systems and POS – experience with MiClub an advantage
a positive attitude with a strong work ethic
an outgoing personality and sense of humour
confidence and a professional phone manner
ability to be creative in order to develop and drive the growth of the business
you have full Australian working rights
solutions-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
a hands-on, can-do approach
ability to work successfully within a close team environment
you will be available to work varied shifts from early mornings to afternoons, including weekends and Public Holidays