Assistant Golf Professional

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the University Ridge General Manager and the direct supervision of the Head Golf Professional, this position is responsible for assisting with the daily activities of the University Ridge golf department.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: reserving tee times for guests, greeting and providing directions for golfers, utilizing point of sale software, handling payment transactions for goods and services, checking and receiving merchandise, scheduling and supervising guest service staff, supporting the event coordinator in clerical duties, and overall promotion of University Ridge.
Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills are required.
Responsibilities: Completes customer service transactions and processing, assists in staff training, and provides golf instruction to ensure effective and efficient service to golf course patrons.
50% Answers questions, receives and processes golf course reservations, provides information, and completes retail transactions for golf course patrons 20% Assists with the implementation and execution of golf course sales, marketing campaigns, and inventory management to ensure alignment with established objectives and strategic initiatives 30% Assists with the recruitment, training, and supervision of golf course students and staff Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Qualifications: * PGA member or apprentice and/or graduate of an accredited PGM program is preferred * Working knowledge of golf course business * Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and organize a complex and varied workload * Working knowledge of selling and negotiating * Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse audience including guests, business partners, athletics staff and coaches.
* Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Ability to work any day of the week including early mornings and late evenings * An understanding of the operation of a major research university and an interest in promoting the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs * Knowledge of applicable NCAA, Big Ten and University/State regulations Work Schedule: 40 Hours a week.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $17.
50 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits; season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.
Additional Information: Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% University Staff appointment.
Pay rate will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
An excellent benefits package is also included.
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
e.
a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
How to Apply: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.
m.
CST, on the assured consideration date.
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position and a comprehensive resume.
Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly.
All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.
Contact: Tianwei Miller tm6@athletics.
wisc.
edu 608-265-4138 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Assistant Golf Professional(DS018) Department(s): A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/GOLF OPER Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 291416-CP The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
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