Pro Shop Manager- Live Oaks Golf Club

Job DetailsJob Location: Live Oaks Golf Club - Jackson, MS 39209Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Live Oaks Golf Club, managed by Bobby Jones Links, opened in 1969, and was designed by architect John F. Stahl. We are an 18-hole, par 71 semi-private course sitting on 130 acres just northwest of Jackson. The course stretches just under 6,600 yards with gently rolling fairways through a parkland setting shaded by 200-year-old live oak trees. Live Oaks has undergone quite the transformation over the last six years with the creation of the Reed House, Top-5 in state wedding venues, renovation of our Roosevelt’s restaurant and construction of our “Bunkhouse” which is one the most unique accommodations in state. Through these projects and future plans, Live Oaks is primed to become a premier destination for all golfers in and around Jackson.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Pro Shop Manager to lead the daily operations of our golf department and help lead this new chapter in Live Oaks history. This a unique opportunity to help set the direction for the club from the ground up. You’ll be working alongside a PGA General Manager with over 15 year’s experience and Public Merchandiser of the Year award winner. 

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional service to members and guests at all times
Manage daily golf operations, including opening and closing of the Pro Shop
Assist in the planning and execution of golf tournaments and club events
Recruit, hire, and train new team members as needed
Create training programs, operational standards, and manuals
Generate weekly scheduling for all golf department team members
Participate in our merchandising program which includes ordering, receiving, displaying, and inventory control
Devise best practices to maximize merchandise sales
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Schedule

5-day work week in the off-season (November-February)
Up to 6-day work week in season based on club calendar (March-October)

Benefits

Playing privileges
Full-time position with benefits
Discounted meals at Roosevelt’s
Uniform allowance
PGA membership dues paid
Reimbursement for PGA education upon completion of levels    

QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
Understanding of Club financials.
Evaluation of customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
Knowledge of shop inventory.
Attention to detail.

Physical Demands & Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Walk and or stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.