Assistant Golf Professional @ Wild Spring Dunes

Your Role: The Assistant Golf Professional plays an essential role in supporting and enhancing the overall golf operations at Wild Spring Dunes, a premier golf resort committed to delivering an exceptional golf experience for players of all ages and skill levels. This position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of golf activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for the game of golf and for providing outstanding customer service. Daily responsibilities include interacting with guests, ensuring smooth and efficient operations and supporting all members of the golf operations team. As a key representative of Wild Spring Dunes, the Assistant Golf Professional is expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, hospitality, and integrity while contributing to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

What You’ll Do: Deliver exceptional day-to-day golf operations by executing established service standards and operating procedures alongside the Golf Professional team. Serve as a visible and welcoming presence for guests, founders, and visitors by managing daily tee time operations, guest check-in, and golf shop interactions. Lead and support the daily coordination of Starters, Hosts, Outside Services, and Valet teams to ensure smooth guest arrivals, departures, and on-course flow. Assist in the setup and execution of tournaments, events, and group outings, helping ensure seamless coordination across golf, caddie services, food & beverage, and guest services. Provide individual instruction, clinics, and player development opportunities that enhance the Wild Spring Dunes guest experience. Maintain daily operational readiness across the golf operation, including practice facilities, golf shop presentation, inventory organization, and equipment care. Manage tee sheet accuracy, cash handling, and guest inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail. Uphold and reinforce the Wild Spring Dunes brand standards during the pre-opening phase and through the launch of resort operations. Build strong relationships with guests, founders, and team members while helping establish the welcoming culture that will define Wild Spring Dunes. Perform additional duties as needed to support the successful opening and ongoing operation of the resort. What Success Looks Like in This Role: Guests consistently feel welcomed, cared for, and excited to return because of the energy and hospitality you bring to daily operations. Tee times run smoothly, the practice facilities are well organized, and every touchpoint of the golf operation reflects professionalism and attention to detail. Starters, Hosts, and Outside Services teams feel supported and prepared because of your leadership and communication. Events, outings, and daily play operate seamlessly because you anticipate needs and stay organized under pressure. The golf shop and practice areas consistently reflect the standards of a premier destination golf resort. You grow as a PGA Professional by taking initiative, learning the full scope of golf operations, and contributing positively to the culture of the team.

What You Bring: A college degree is preferred. PGA Class A Member or enrolling in PGA Apprentice Program. 1 year of relevant experience in golf operations, preferably in a resort or hospitality setting, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Proven experience in high-profile customer service, preferably in a high-end golf, retail and/or hospitality business. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with guests, staff, and external vendors. Ability to manage multiple tasks, make decisions under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of service. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS systems, golf tee sheet management or related software. Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and appearance. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements: Read and write (English) Communicate verbally with staff members and or guests with or without using two-way radios. Give and or follow verbal and written instructions Operate transport vehicles Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time Lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. #wildspringdunes