Description

Overview

Big Canyon Country Club provides a structured entry point into elite private club operations for a motivated professional looking to build a fundamental skillset in the golf industry. Founded in 1971, our club is a premier private equity facility in Newport Beach with a long-standing reputation for operational excellence and hosting championship events.

We are currently in the final stages of a comprehensive golf course renovation led by architect Andrew Green . Joining our team during this pivotal relaunch gives an incoming professional an immersive, hands-on look at how a top-tier private operation organizes, executes, and scales its daily services from the ground up.

Mentorship & Training

We view this position as the vital first step in your career path toward becoming a head professional. Our leadership team focuses heavily on foundational training, offering direct, daily mentoring in high-end tournament software execution, luxury retail inventory management, and hands-on staff coordination.

This role is designed to give you complete visibility into daily golf operations within a sustainable workplace culture:

• Rotational Scheduling: We structure our schedules to ensure predictable days off, allowing you to maintain an active personal life outside of work.

• Professional Development: We provide active guidance for those currently navigating the PGA Associate program, ensuring you have the study time and operational context needed to complete your work successfully.

Experience Required

• PGA Status: Current PGA Associate Level 1 or Level 2

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience at a private golf facility, with a strong desire to learn elite club standards.

• Tech Foundations: Familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn Golf Genius, Clubessential, and modern instructional tools.

• Work Ethic: A highly organized individual with a professional presentation and the ability to effectively communicate with both staff and a discerning membership.

Essential Responsibilities

This position centers on the daily execution of our core operations and front-facing member hospitality. Working closely with our First Assistant and Head Golf Professional, your daily focus will include:

• Daily Member Service: Maintain a highly visible presence assisting as the course starter and in the golf shop, assisting members with daily check-ins, tracking pace of play, and answering operational inquiries.

• Front-Line Operations: Supervise the daily setup and presentation of the practice facilities, bag room, and staging areas, ensuring our outside team executes our service standards consistently.

• Tournament Execution: Work directly within Golf Genius to handle weekly league setups, daily play tracking, and member event scoring logistics.

• Instructional Support: Gain valuable teaching hours by assisting senior staff with our junior golf programs, ladies' clinics, and introductory member player development initiatives.

• Retail & Equipment Services: Manage daily point-of-sale transactions, assist with receiving and tracking new merchandise inventory, and learn high-end custom club fitting protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and paid time off

• • Additional Income: lesson revenue from private and group lessons and commissions for Pro Shop sales

• Career Investment: 401(k) with a generous club match, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.

• Workplace Perks: meal options while on duty, employee discounts on apparel and equipment brands, and an annual holiday bonus.

• Team Perks: Regular staff social events, seasonal parties, and structured peer recognition rewards.