JOB: Director of Golf – Wyong Golf Club (NSW)
Who we are
Wyong Golf Club is situated on the beautiful NSW Central Coast, located less than 1 hour drive from Sydney’ northern suburbs. At Wyong Golf Club we pride ourselves on delivering the best service and experience to our customers and do everything we can to make sure our customers leave happy. We have a mixture of members and guests from the golfing community and general public. We are a busy golf club with circa 60,000 rounds of golf annually which is supported by 1100 golfing members.
Who we are seeking
The position is ideal for someone seeking a senior management position in the golf industry. The successful applicant will have great knowledge of the golf industry and/or practices, willing to learn and develop their skills with a goal of progressing their career and personal development. High standards of customer service are essential for this role along with proven management skillsets. This person needs to be a team player whilst possessing the skills to work as an individual. They will take pride in their work and continually set high standards for the club and your peers.
What the position entails
This position is for a full-time Director of Golf who will be engaged by the Club. This person will provide oversight of all golf and professional staff. The position’s overall objective is to manage and supervise the daily delivery of Golf Operations to the standards as determined by the Board of Directors or General Manager. To assist in the implementation of the day to day running of the operation aiming for continuous improvement of Golf Operations and business.
Wyong Golf Club is commencing plans for a major Golf Shop Renovation which includes a significant upgrade of existing facility that focuses on improving the services available for members and guests. The new services for members and guests will include:
- State of the art fitting centre
- Open plan club fitting and repairs centre
- Self-serve food and beverage offering
- Increased availability of merchandise
- Welcoming and modern fixtures and fittings as part of a Proshop re-design/fit out
Main Duties
Implement policies as established by the Board of Directors, General Manager and Golf Committee with respect to the management and administration of the Club’s golf operations and facilities.
- Financial management of golf operations including the golf course for budgeting, forecasting and implementation of capital replacement programs.
- Ensure that an appropriate range of golf equipment, apparel and accessories is available for sale to members and visitors to the club through the Pro Shop.
- Stock control and merchandising.
- Management of Tech Centre including club fitting, coaching and maintenance.
- Assistance in managing golf membership as determined by management and the
- Board of Directors.
- Coordination of agronomic practices in conjunction with Course Superintendent
- and General Manager.
- Oversight and management of golf cart fleet (currently 34 vehicles).
- Oversight and management of club repairs.
- Management of daily operations, including but not limited to: course marshal, social
- play, starting, presentations, accurate processing of members and guest handicaps,
- competition management and member accounts.
- Regular reporting to Club management regarding golf activities.
- Ensure department and work environment meets WHS requirements.
- Attend monthly Golf Committee meetings.
- Management and business development with Social Clubs and Corporate Golf
- Events.
- Undertake external marketing, primarily for, membership, corporate and social golf
- in coordination with existing marketing plans.
- Management of Pro Shop staff.
- Maintenance of all scoreboards, notice boards and score or golf event notice areas.
- Maintenance of Website, Miclub, Virtual Manager (Mpower) and other digital
- platforms that require golfing information or communication.
- Coordination of the Club’s coaching programs including management of Junior
- Development Programs.
Essential Requirements;
- Able to work a Full-Time roster which includes weekend hours.
Experience & Qualification:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in business & administration; and/or o Minimum 3 years’ experience as Golf Manager or DoG;
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have held a similar position elsewhere and be able to demonstrate success in all
- areas of responsibility and management.
- Demonstrated business acumen
- Proven ability in managing and directing staff.
- Must have an understanding of all Microsoft applications and be computer literate.
- Possess strong communication and organisation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of current trends with club operations and the golf industry
Desirable Requirements
- PGA Qualification;
Ideally with advanced status with Management and/or Small Business - Previous experience in using Mpower VM, Miclub, EBET and Senpos
- Previous experience with club fitting & coaching with the use of a Tech Centre
- Previous experience in clubhouse operations such as; F&B, marketing, finance and
- strategic planning.
Salary – Remuneration negotiated based on qualifications and experience. Coaching opportunities will also be negotiated.
All applications in writing with CV and Covering letter. Online applications only. Phone calls and walk-ins will not be accepted.
