ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Job Purpose
To create a best-in-class golf experience for all members and their invited guests across golf retail, operations, coaching and custom fitting.
About Us
Bearwood Lakes is an exclusive golf club for members and their invited guests. We aim to make our members and their personal guests feel special whilst providing exceptional experiences both on and off the course. Along with our members, our staff are taken good care of too. With inspiring working conditions, our staff benefit from staff uniform, discounts, meals whilst on duty, training and development, and plenty of opportunities for career progression. In recent years, we have hosted several professional tournaments including The Rose Ladies Series, Seniors Final Open Qualifying in 2021 and 2025 along with having a five-year commitment to host Regional Qualifying for the Open Championship.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Provide best-in-class golf hospitality to members and their invited guests.
· Build strong relationships with members through exceptional communication.
· Liaise with the golf operations team & starters with necessary communications to ensure smooth running of the daily golf operation.
· Maximise retail sales through merchandising, product knowledge and up-selling.
· Administer the daily club tee sheet and competitions via JONAS and Golf Genius.
· Provide a world class custom fitting experience with Trackman technology, in keeping with being a Mizuno regional fitting centre and stockist of Titleist, Taylormade and Callaway.
· Manage custom fitting availability and schedule custom fittings through ProAgenda to maximise utilisation.
· Utilise Golf Genius Golf Shop to enhance our custom order experience.
· Assist in the daily golf operation to include starter, marshalling, bag store, driving range.
· Coordinate and deliver golf tuition (when eligible) in line with the philosophy of other Bearwood Lakes professionals.
· Represent and act as an ambassador for Bearwood Lakes.
· Uphold a 5-star appearance in accordance with company guidelines.
· Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and Club policies.
Candidate Profile
Required Skills & Experience
· Registered PGA Trainee or Training Applicant.
· Previous experience working in the golf industry.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Ability to demonstrate exceptional levels of member service.
· Effective time management and punctuality.
· Possesses a flexible approach to working as part of a team and individually.
· Positive attitude.
· Professional conduct and appearance.
· Passionate about the golf industry and career development.
· Competence in IT.
Preferred but not Essential
· Prior use of Jonas Systems and Golf Genius.
· Previous experience in coaching and custom fitting.
· Up-to-date product knowledge of a range of golf hardware and apparel brands.
· PGA Level 2 coaching qualified.
· Prior use of Trackman or other launch monitors.
What we offer
· A competitive salary & opportunity for lesson commission.
· 28 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
· Company Pension Scheme
· Training and career opportunities (Including PGA Training)
· Additional job specific training courses can be subsidised by Bearwood Lakes
· Uniform will be provided.
· Staff Meals are provided on duty, staff discount of up to 40% is available on F&B outside of contracted hours.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Playing privileges on the golf course & use of practice facilities.
Please email with CV and cover letter to hr@bearwoodlakes.co.uk
