Assistant Golf Professional - Heritage Golf Group : Job Details

Facility Description:

Located in the desirable west gulf coast town of Ft. Myers, Florida, the Club at Pelican Preserve is the heartbeat of the 4000 residents who call the award-winning master-planned Pelican Preserve community home. Established in the early 2000's the golf course, designed by Florida golf course architect Chip Powell, boasts 27 holes of championship golf offering pristine greens and abounding water while weaving through 1,100 acres of natural preserve surroundings. The 34,000 square foot clubhouse offers Members and guests an array of amenities to enjoy, including a state-of the-art fitness center, dining and bar area with stunning golf course views, and a spacious banquet facility.

This Club is owned an operated by Heritage Golf Group.

Position Overview:

The Club at Pelican Preserve is seeking a personable, experienced, and driven PGA Lead Golf Professional to lead and elevate all aspects of the golf operation. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, team leadership, and a member-focused mindset to create an outstanding golf experience. This is a unique opportunity to join the dynamic and growing Heritage Golf Group portfolio and play a key role in the success of a premier property.

Experience Required:

• Class A PGA Member in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in private club or upscale golf operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of instruction, tournament operations, and merchandising best practices.
• Proficiency in golf technology platforms such as Jonas Encore, Members First, Golf Genius, Canva, and Microsoft programs
• Commitment to delivering outstanding service to members and guests.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and organized.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of daily golf operations including tee sheet management, tournaments, merchandising, instruction, and outside services.
• Recruit, train, and manage the golf shop and outside service team with an emphasis on professionalism and guest satisfaction.
• Execute a full calendar of golf events including men's, women's, and couples programming.
• Overseeing 4 major outside outings annually
• Provide individual and group instruction, promote game improvement initiatives.
• Help in golf shop merchandising including buying, inventory control, visual displays, and vendor relations.
• Partner with the Director of Agronomy to ensure optimal golf course conditions and communication.
• Ensure compliance with all club policies, PGA standards, and Heritage Golf Group operational procedures.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PGA Dues, Employee Discounts, Upside Growth Potential with Heritage Golf Group