Assistant Golf Professional

Overview

Experience the best of both suburban and urban lifestyles in Chatham County in Coastal Georgia. It's an inviting community and a perfect place to live, work, and play.

Chatham County has much to offer as the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest one outside of Atlanta. You'll be amazed by the stunning riverfront community that includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island.

To ensure excellent service, over 1,800 diverse team members work in Chatham County Government’s 35 departments to serve the county's citizens.

We attract people from all over the country by providing amazing benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities.

Join Team Chatham today!

Love the game of golf and want to build a career in the industry? Chatham County is seeking an Assistant Golf Professional to help grow the business and facilitate positive customer experiences at our semi-private municipal golf course.

Join our team at Henderson Golf Course!

Experience Required

• Associate Degree in a related field; or
• At least two (2) years of golf course experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds, and to be able to lift overhead, push / pull, and move lighter objects.
• Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must have a working knowledge of the basics of golf operations.
• Must have basic knowledge of golf course point of sale systems.
• Must have knowledge of golf merchandise and its merits and benefits to the golfer at any level of play.
• Entry in the PGA Associate Program, PGA Professional Golf Management Program, or an interest in a career in golf.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and executes all golf activities as directed by the Recreation Superintendent-Head Golf Professional.
• Assists in creating and operating junior and adult clinics, programs, events, outings, and tournaments.
• Ensures the golf shop, cart barn, cart staging area, and practice range has a clean, pleasing to the eye, and ready appearance for golfers.
• Protects the assets of the County and is vigilant in the handling of monies and retail inventory.
• Utilizes communication skills to respond to questions and comments from the public in a courteous and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

HATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS

Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire. Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits.

HEALTH Employees have a choice of a high or low option point of service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.

VISION The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

DENTAL Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER Employees and their spouses on the County’s health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.

LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction.

The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.

WELLNESS PROGRAM Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes / Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.

HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.