Golf Operations Manager

Elm Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, 72-par championship course designed by Kevin Tucker that also features a complete range of clubhouse facilities and amenities.

For the ultimate golfing experience in Columbus, theres no better choice. With 18 holes of Mississippis finest golf and a complete range of clubhouse facilities and amenities, Elm Lake has everything a golfer needs.

Elm Lake Golf Course has been picked by many golfers in Columbus as their home course. And many local organizations and associations choose Elm Lake each year to host their golf tournaments and company outings. Our commitment to provide the best golf experience in the greater Columbus area continues to earn the admiration of local golf enthusiasts.

The Golf Operations Manager will manage all aspects of the golf operation including the golf shop, the golf staff, practice facility, tournament operations, and other related functions. Additionally, the Golf Operations Manager will peer relationships with the Golf Course Superintendent and the rest of the country club staff are considered by management to be critical as the team acts in concert to serve the guests and members.

Priority Criteria:

Personal Traits:

• Strong personal and professional values

• Conscientious and detail oriented

• Outstanding work ethic with high enthusiasm

• Interpersonal attributes that exhibit a genuine interest in all levels of membership

Professional Expectations:

Maintain active membership in good standing with the PGA of America

• Promote and monitor the performance of daily operations, functions and services, assure high standards and total member satisfaction.

• Viewed as a mentor of golf staff as evidenced by their advancement

• Providing the highest level of service and interaction with guests to ensure “overall pleasant experience.”

• Skilled as a business person through demonstrated success in merchandising as well as personnel and operational budget adherence

• Recognized for a golf shop with the highest quality merchandise displayed in a tasteful fashion

• Oversee and manage other golf professional(s) and all golf staff.

• Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage.

• Oversee golf instruction, clinics, golf schools, and golfer development programs for all segments.

• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community.

Qualifications

PGA Class A member in good standing required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills will be required to interact with guests and members on a regular basis.

• Excellent business management and computer skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of golf operations management experience

• Proven record of developing, promoting and expanding all golf activities.

• Proven record of providing superior member service and staff training and development