Description

Overview

Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, formerly known as Grand Island Municipal Golf Course is located at 2800 North Shady Bend Road. The Frank Hummel designed course opened in 1976. It was selected by Golf Digest as a 3-1/2 Star Award Winner of Places to Play for 2008. The Omaha World-Herald selected Grand Island's Municipal Golf Course as one of the top 5 Midlands Public Golf Courses. This 18 hole Championship Course is one that any golfer will enjoy. It offers a practice facility, rental golf carts, a snack bar, and a golf shop with a complete line of merchandise. A PGA. Professional is available for lessons by appointment. Tournaments and Handicapping services are offered through the following associations: Men's, Ladies, Seniors, and a Junior program. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. 

This facility is proudly managed by Landscapes Golf Management, a nationally recognized leader in golf facility operations. As part of the Landscapes family, our team benefits from industry-best practices, professional development resources, and a supportive network dedicated to operational excellence and the growth of the game.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

This facility emphasizes a work/life balance. The Head Golf Professional will generally have 1 weekend day off each week.

 

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the monitoring and overseeing of the entire golf operation at the club.

Experience Required

1. Has knowledge of the organization and management of a pro shop.
2. Understands the rules of golf, the equipment used and golf tournament organization.
3. Has knowledge of practice facility operation and management.
4. Effective communication skills orally and in writing.
5. Able to provide an exceptional level of customer service with attention to detail.
6. Proficient with common MS Office computer programs and experience with POS systems.

Essential Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Hire, train, schedule and supervise pro shop personnel including pro shop attendants, golf cart attendants, and player assistants. Directs the daily operations of the pro shop ensuring accurate records. 
2. Gives quality golf lessons to include individual, and group lessons.
3. Manages the cash flow in the golf shop, ensuring that cash and credit card charges balance with sales receipts in accordance with operating procedures.
4. Ensures golf shop is appropriately stocked, clean, safe and tidy.
5. Works with members and guests; assists them with their golfing needs; handles their requests, complaints and inquires with composure and in a timely professional manner.
6. Develops programs to promote the interest in the sport of golf and the use of the course.
7. Plans, organizes and conducts golf tournaments for members and outside organizations.
8. Manages the golf associations/leagues for the course.
9. Prepares annual budget for golf operations and strives to achieve sales targets.
10. Maintains accurate records of green fees and cart rentals.
11. Ensures the golf cart fleet is well maintained and cleaned on a daily basis. 
12. Completes high quality custom fitting and club repairs to customer satisfaction.
13. Gathers, processes and submits payroll information for the golf department timely and accurately; maintains employee files and records.
14. Devotes a reasonable amount of time to play golf with members of all skill levels.
15. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
16. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
19. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
20. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vison
• 401K