Head Golf Professional

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-level competitive golf, instruction, and golf course agronomy.
• Demonstrated financial management knowledge and experience in the golf business.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution, contingent management, and performance review applications.
• Demonstrated personnel training, motivation, and team-building skills.
• Clear understanding of golf courses, driving range, and hospitality operations.
• Thrive in a team environment focused on excellence.
• Candidates should have the ability to deliver a high-quality and consistent standard of service.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadline requirements.
• Technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• PGA of America A-1 classification.
• Three years of golf operations management experience as head professional or first assistant professional, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

DAPER’s Integrity: This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that your involvement with DAPER activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.

The expected pay range for this position is $99,015-120,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.