Head of Junior Golf Development

Company: Desert Mountain Club
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

An iconic golf property and one of the largest and most beautiful private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, is looking for a Head of Junior Golf Development to join the golf team at the Golf Performance Center!

In this role, you will assist in administering all daily operations at the Golf Performance Center and inspire curiosity, immersive play, and self-guided exploration. This includes, but is not limited to, junior golf content creation; clinic and camp registrations, pricing, storage, and display; maintaining and updating junior golf resource page, marketing, managing schedules of junior golf ambassadors, assisting with youth activities days and billing. You will report directly to the Director of Performance Center & Instruction.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire and create rapport with members with strong analytical and organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. At least 1-3 years of golf industry retail experience with strong knowledge of youth development trends is required. A LPGA and/or PGA Certification is preferred.

LIFE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. Located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona, the club spans across 8,000 acres featuring –

Seven signature golf courses ( six of which are Jack Nicklaus & an all new par 54 championship course )

An award winning spa and fitness center

Tennis and pickleball courts

Dozens of hiking and biking trails

Luxury camping at The Ranch

Join this 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits –

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents

FREE golf and tennis

Paid Time Off

Matching 401K ( up to 8% employer match )

Transportation programs

Employee uniforms provided

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and personal and professional growth of each and every employee. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Assist Director of Performance Center & Instruction with training and development of professional golf staff.

Proactive thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Communicates any changes or new policies and procedures to the relevant department.

Supervise and motivate junior golf ambassadors to maintain an exceptional program and multi-day experiences.

Work closely with Marketing and Communication Team to actively promote products and services on a monthly, and often weekly, basis, includes writing copy and sourcing images.

Coordinate with Youth Activities & Recreation Manager and Director of Racquet Sports with scheduling and junior programming.

Assist the Director of Performance Center & Instruction in planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work closely with Membership Sales in review of junior applications and membership process.

Continue to grow and develop within the guidelines of 501(c)7 tax status.

Actively coordinate with Head Professional, Clubhouse Manager, and Outside Player Services of host club with number of participants and additional resources.

Answer all telephone calls and respond to all emails.

Attend staff meetings.

Assist with all day-to-day golf operations, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required to work in an outdoor working environment – Regularly

Exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Regularly

Noise level in the work environment – Usually moderate

Required to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required to stand and walk – Frequently

Required to talk or hear – Frequently

Required to stoop, bend, and reach – Frequently

Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 35 pounds – Frequently

Required to sit – Occasionally

Required specific vision abilities – close vision and distance vision

Required to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desert Mountain Club Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. Located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona, the club spans across 8,000 acres featuring –

Seven signature golf courses ( six of which are Jack Nicklaus & an all new par 54 championship course )

Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant

Ten food and beverage outlets ( includes the seven restaurants)

An award-winning spa and fitness center

Spectacular swim and tennis facility

Dozens of hiking and biking trails

Horseback riding

Luxury camping at The Ranch

Our mission is to make Desert Mountain one of the finest, residential and lifestyle communities in the world, by providing superior service and outstanding amenities, in an atmosphere of excellence. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and personal and professional growth of each and every employee. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

(if you already have a resume on Indeed)

Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship? *

We are located in far North Scottsdale at the end of Pima Road and Cave Creek Road. Are you able and willing to make this commute? *

Are you available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays? *

Do you have at least 1-3 years of golf industry retail experience? *

Do you have strong knowledge of current youth development trends? *

Do you have your LPGA and/or PGA Certification? *

I was referred to this position by a current employee

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