Description

Overview

About the Club

Heritage Springs is a beautiful 55+ gated and deed-restricted community that provides its members with a country club quality lifestyle. We have 1,337 homes nestled on 875 picturesque acres.

The beautiful championship, par 71 golf course was designed by Ron Garl, and opened in 2000. The golf course is integrated into our residential neighborhoods. The practice area features a large driving range, and the short-game practice areas include a chipping and pitching green with target flags and a practice sand bunker. The club is committed to providing members with a premier playing experience. In April 2025, HSCA completed a $1M full bunker renovation using Bunker Solutions liner system with all new G-angle sand. In addition, it will complete more than $2M in upgrades over the next few years, including Irrigation replacement, and a golf course enhancement project to include renovating the greens from Mini Verdi to Tiff Eagle and a complete restoration of all fairways and tee boxes.

Join our High Achieving Golf Professional Staff

Heritage Springs is searching for a Director of Golf to join the esteemed golf staff. This Director of Golf will work closely with a decorated General Manager that provides their staff the opportunity to hone their skills and have the opportunity to take ownership within the golf department. The club works to provide a work environment that puts an emphasis on work life integration while also providing the resources to be successful in the role of a golf professional.

Experience Required

Qualification & Skills:

• Maintain good member standing in Class A PGA or LPGA.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in golf operations leadership within a private club or community.
• Four-year college degree in Professional Golf Management or Business Management preferred
• Desire to pursue professional enhancement and leadership training for self and staff.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations and tournament operations.
• Proven skills in staff supervision, event coordination, budgeting and customer service; Lead, motivate and manage staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experienced computer user including MS suite and knowledge of POS and tournament software/database systems (e.g., Golf Genius, Jonas, GHIN)
• Utilize the resources of PGA player development programs and attend conferences, workshops and trade shows to keep abreast of market trends.
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market; service and customer focused attitude.
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Interpret company policies to employees and enforce safety regulations;
• Determines the staff hours and number of personnel required for 365-day-a-year service and maintenance of golf courses. Review and/or approve employee time rec ords.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

The Director of Golf reports directly to the General Manager.

The Director of Golf is responsible for the leadership, supervision and overall management of golf operations including golf course maintenance. This individual ensures an exceptional golf experience by managing all aspects of the golf program, to include staff oversight, member services, pro ship operations, tournament coordination, teaching programs and adherence to budgets and policies. The Director of Golf plays a pivotal role in enhancing the lifestyle and satisfaction of the Heritage Springs Community.

Leadership & Management

• Oversee daily management and performance operations of the golf course, practice facilities and pro shop services; assure high standards and exceptional member satisfaction.
• Hire, train and supervise golf staff including head/assistant golf professionals, instruction professionals, shop associates and outside operations personnel (ranger/starters) or any other department employees. Evaluating performance and coaching/mentoring of employees, to also include disciplinary actions.
• Foster a positive, service-oriented environment consistent with the values of the Heritage Springs Community.
• Coordinate plans with Food and Beverage dept. for all catering needs of golf banquets, catering for all outside events and all other golf functions.
• Develop/coordinate the development of annual business plans for the golf operation.

Member Services & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all golf-related member concerns, feedback and inquiries.
• Organize and promote golf events, leagues and tournaments that foster inclusivity, competition and community spirit.
• Collaborate with various committees to integrate golf activities into broader community events.
• Coordinate all written correspondence, reporting and communications for the golf operations and golf course maintenance.

Teaching & Instruction

• Oversee and provide golf instruction to members of all skill levels to include clinics, group lessons and private instruction.
• Develop and maintain quality teaching for the newer golfer. Plan & coordinate all aspects of daily activity for staff & participants.
• Develop beginner-friendly programs to encourage new participation among new homeowners.

Operations & Financial Management

• Manage the golf department's annual budget, including revenue projections, expense control and reporting.
• Collaborate with General Manager on fee structures, operational policies and procedures.
• Oversee tee sheet management, pace of play and course utilization to ensure equitable access for residents.
• Maintain accurate records for merchandise sales, tournament fees.
• Oversee and/or supervision of all tournaments, leagues, interclub leagues & related outings to include preparation work, rule sheets, cart signs, scorecards, Food & Beverage.
• Maintain and oversee handicapping records including posting of revisions, assuring all pertinent information is maintained at the handicap computers, annual review of the handicap activity for billing purposes.
• Oversee proper handling of Gift Certificates/Credit book accounts

Pro Shop Retail

• Manage and track golf shop inventory including ordering, pricing, merchandising and sales strategies.
• Implement policies and procedures to minimize theft.
• Ensure that the golf shop is well-stocked, clean and welcoming to members and guests.
• Maintain COG's on a monthly/annual based upon budgeted margins.

Grounds Maintenance of Golf Course

• Work with GC Superintendent to maintain optimal course performance, planning, playing conditions and communicate course maintenance schedules.
• Marking and defining golf course by supervising proper installation of stakes marking of ground under repair. Applying the rules of golf to different situations as the result of the marked areas.
• Monitor course conditions and report hazards or concerns promptly.

Compliance & Safety

• Promote golf etiquette and community-specific rules to ensure safety and a respectful playing environment and usage of the course.
• Ensure all operations follow state, federal and Association guidelines.

Benefits

Benefits :

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Meals while on duty
• Playing and practice privileges
• PGM reimbursement
• 401 K plan