EOI: Golf Professional Services (Contractor or employee) – Barwon Valley GC (VIC)

About

Barwon Valley Golf Club located in Geelong, Victoria, has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate golf professional(s) to become involved in delivering golf professional services to its 700+ golfing members and frequent social players.

Barwon Valley Golf Club has over 65,000 rounds played and 1.7mil range balls hit annually.

The venue has on offer a 16-bay driving range, grass area, chipping area, putting green, and 2 undercover bays reserved for the pro which is a lockable area.

The role

The Club is currently open to negotiating either a contractual relationship or the applicant can become an employee of the club.

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic golf professional that believes you can deliver contemporary and innovative programs to grow participation and physical activity within our club, then we encourage you to submit an expression of interest for these services.

Expression of Interest applicants will be assessed against the following criteria (the list is not exhaustive and criteria are not listed in any order of priority or weighting):

• Business experience in golf operations, golf instruction with a proven track record.
• Qualifications and competencies held by key staff/team members (including but not limited to PGA accreditation or similar, Working with Children checks, Police checks, and First Aid).
• Adequate Insurance coverage.
• Business systems adopted including but not limited to technology systems i.e. coaching technology;
• Work Health & Safety (WHS) protocols and
• Marketing and business development experience.

As an employee (or contractor) the following requirements will apply:

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on junior and women clinics, retention of club members and individual lessons.
• Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.
• Develop plans and strategies with GM for continual improvement of the golf operations department, resource allocations and personnel both short and long-term.
• Manage the department resources in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Build collaborative working relationships with other departments.
• Meet, greet, and welcome prospective members via the Club’s membership program.
• Develop and oversee golf instruction, competitive golf fixtures, pennants, clinics and player development programs.

Qualifications:

• Proven management record within the golf industry of exceptional levels of service and personnel management practices.
• Prior member’s golf club and/or high-end customer experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, budget and manage an expanding operation.
• Proven experience in managing staff and budgets and providing inspirational leadership.
• Minimally hold a recognised qualification in golf management and/or hospitality.
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with people in a variety of circumstances from various backgrounds.
• Possess a thorough, organised and detail-oriented approach to work with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to plan, prioritise and coordinate, multi-task and complete work assignments within deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and qualified to work full-time within Australia.

To register your interest and obtain further information regarding your application please contact Barwon Valley Golf Club General Manager, Nathan Sharrock via nathan@barwonvalleygolfclub.com.au or call 0405 444 831.

EOI/Application must be submitted by COB Friday 2 June 2023.