Position Overview
The Head Golf Professional is accountable for managing the golf department of the club, this includes golf shop operations, outside guest service operations, merchandising and assisting the General Manager in day-to-day club operations. On a daily basis directly manages all golf operational areas as described by the General Manager.
About Cabot
Cabot is a global developer and operator of world-class golf destinations with a growing portfolio of six Cabot properties and four Cabot-managed properties. The Cabot portfolio includes Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, Cabot Citrus Farms in the United States, Cabot Highlands in Scotland, and Cabot Bordeaux in France. With extensive expertise in golf and hospitality management, Cabot also oversees the operations of several premier golf courses through its Cabot-managed properties in the U.S., including: Cascata Golf Club and Rio Secco Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada; Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi; and Chariot Run Golf Club in Laconia, Indiana.
Cabot continues to cultivate a legacy of excellence, providing guests and homeowners with exclusive access to bespoke, destination-inspired experiences and a commitment to exceptional service across its luxury residential and boutique resort offerings.
About Cabot-Managed Properties
Since 2022, Cabot has managed the strategy and operations of four exceptional golf courses across the United States, including Cascata and Rio Secco in Las Vegas, Nevada, Grand Bear in Saucier, Mississippi, and Chariot Run in Laconia, Indiana.
Grand Bear Golf Club
Grand Bear, A Jack Nicklaus signature design, offers a unique golf experience secluded by nature, where no two holes parallel another. Built six miles into the DeSoto National Forest in southern Mississippi, homes, roads, traffic, and other distractions are absent on property, leaving golfers to enjoy the pristine natural environment around them
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist the General Manager in all aspects of day-to-day operations.
- Display conduct at all times and in all matters in accordance with the standards accepted for Head Golf Professionals and those established by the PGA of America for golf professionals.
- Initiate and promote golf activities for members and guests.
- Maintain a dress code and personal conduct at all times.
- Perform duties and meet requirements for sales, rentals, and services that the Head Golf Professional deems necessary.
- Be an active Member of the Professional Golfers Association and actively pursue the course of instruction offered in the program.
- Promote the interest of the golf facility by providing the highest service standards to our members & guests.
- Play with our guests and Members when requested and maintain a good playing ability.
- Maintain a neat and clean golf shop and be the lead with monthly inventories.
- Receive, price and sell merchandise.
- Organize staff meetings.
- Order merchandise as necessary for stock and special orders.
- Oversee golf staff and players services staff to assure proper performance.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the overall operations.
- Keep golf shop supplies current, scorecards, starting sheets, tees, pencils, etc.
- Keep counter area neat clean and well organized.
- Assist club staff when assistance is needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent customer service skills
- Active Member of the Professional Golfers Association
- Able to communicate with all kinds of people.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have:
- Previous experience in a high-end public or private club
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
Ability to perform moderate physical work, may be required to lift 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
Work Environment
Most of your daily routine is indoors. You are required to assist guests at times, and this may mean loading golf bags (outdoors), hosting tournaments, and hosting out on the golf course where weather conditions may range from extreme heat to bitter cold.
Cabot-Managed Properties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
