Assistant Golf Professional @ Sand Valley

Job description

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, prehistoric sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the twelfth Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine. The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life. ### Position Summary - As an Assistant Golf Professional at Sand Valley, you’ll support daily golf operations while offering warm, attentive service to guests throughout their visit. You’ll assist with golfer check-in, retail operations, tournaments, lessons, and practice facilities while helping maintain a welcoming and well-organized environment. This role blends hospitality, teamwork, and hands-on involvement in every area of Golf Operations. You’ll work closely with the Professional Staff and serve as an ambassador of genuine hospitality, professionalism, and passion for the game. - **This is a seasonal role running from mid-April through mid-October.** ### What You’ll Do - Assist with golfer check-in, fee collection, and coordination of play. - Assist with all opening and closing Golf Shop procedures. - Maintain appropriate merchandise levels and support retail presentation. - Support tournament operations, including planning, contracts, billing, setup, scoring, and follow-up. - Conduct individual lessons and group clinics. - Assist in managing Outside Services staff and support training and service consistency. - Help oversee practice facilities and bag storage operations. - Assist with inventory processes for hard goods, soft goods, and special orders, including receiving, pricing, display, and sales. - Assist with POS entry, special orders, and vendor coordination. - Support planning and budgeting for Golf Operations. - Coordinate with other departments to support smooth guest experiences. - Serve as a role model for team members through strong work ethic and professionalism. - Support additional golf operations needs as they arise. ### What You’ll Bring - Prior retail and/or golf industry experience preferred. - PGA Member, apprentice, or university student preferred. - Positive attitude, professional presence, and warm, guest-focused communication. - Reliable, steady focus in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. - Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift or move equipment and other items up to fifty pounds. - Ability to successfully complete a background check, MVR check, and drug screening. ### Working Conditions - This role includes both indoor and outdoor work. - Weather, pace, and operational needs shift throughout the day. - Movement between the Golf Shop, practice facilities, and course is frequent. ### Perks - Complimentary housing (subject to availability) - Golf privileges - Apparel and product opportunities from partners such as Peter Millar, Greyson, and Titleist - Additional income opportunities, including caddie work, tournament services, and gratuities - Eligibility to compete on Team Sand Valley in The BRIDGE with Erin Hills and Kohler - Retail and restaurant discounts - Employee meal program - Assistance with winter employment opportunities - Employee Assistance Program ### Classification - Full-Time Seasonal | Hourly | Non-Exempt