First Assistant

The First Assistant Golf Professional will directly assist the Director of Golf in all aspects of the Leatherstocking Golf Course golf operation and will have the primary responsibility of golf instruction during peak season. The successful candidate will have a highly visible presence while going above and beyond to provide a first-class experience for our Subscribers and guests. The Assistant Golf Professional will be actively involved in all aspects of the golf operation. Leatherstocking is located on the shores of Otsego Lake at the 4 Diamond Otesaga Resort and Hotel. It is a Devereaux Emmet design (1909) and is rated by Golf Week the #2 public course in the state of NY. (#1 Beth Page Black), and #62 on Best Public Courses In America. The village of Cooperstown in home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

• Experience working in a golf pro shop.
• Preferred to have passed the PGA of America’s Players’ Ability Test (PAT) and be registered with the PGA of America.
• Proficient in golf instruction.
• Proficient in Golf Genius Tournament Operations software.
• Proficient in using golf POS software.

• Engage with Subscribers and Guests when they enter the golf shop.
• Work in tandem with our professional staff to make tee time requests, register members for tournaments, assist with special order requests and complete any daily office tasks.
• Assist with tournament registration procedures on an as-needed basis.
• Charge all daily play fees (guest fees, cart fees, range fees, etc.) and balance cash daily.
• Oversee the daily preparation and monitoring of the practice facilities.
• Assist in any group teaching programs offered during the season.
• Assists with training, supervision and evaluation of the outside services staff.
• Provide quality private lessons and group clinics.
• Provide/Assist golf instruction for Leatherstocking golf instruction programs.
• Assist the Director of Golf with managing all aspects of the golf program.
• Provide and interpret golf policies, rules and regulations.
• Assume the Director of Golf’s duties in his absence.
• Provide Subscribers and Guests with club fitting and golf club repair services.
• Assist in the coordination of tournaments and special events.
• Prepare, update and maintain tee sheets and tournament score boards for tournaments and events.
• Coordinate pairings for Tuesday LWGA and Tuesday Night Men’s League.
• Perform starter or ranger duties as needed.
• Maintain an attractive, orderly appearance in and around the pro shop, practice facilities and other golf related areas to create a high quality environment.
• Devote a reasonable amount of time to play golf with Subscribers of all skill levels.
• Maintain playing ability and work to stay competent in all areas of their game.
• Represent the Club in area professional events including local, state or national events with the approval of the Director of Golf.
• Interpret and enforce Leatherstocking’s rules and regulations and ensures that the outside services staff is familiar with and enforces these rules.
• Consult with the Director of Golf about golf course and practice range operations, maintenance and rules.
• Ensure that all staff are presentable, well-groomed and in established uniforms at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment, with emphasis on promoting employee health and safety.
• Follow directives and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Attend and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings as needed.
• Perform all work according to established procedures.
• Work under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Golf. Direct any employment and personnel concerns to the Director of Golf
• Avail him/herself, to the best of his/her ability, to directly assist in the furtherance of Subscriber and Guest satisfaction. Always maintain a friendly, hospitable and helpful attitude with all Subscribers, Guests and fellow employees.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Golf.