"Assistant General Manager, Yale Golf Course"

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Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $101,000.00
The salary range listed will be adjusted to reflect an annualized salary for the seasonal work period; nine-month work period (March-November).

Overview
The Assistant General Manager at the Yale Golf Course will assist the General Manager with the day-to-day programs and operations of the golf course that includes, but not limited to, an 18-hole course with customer support, driving range, practice areas, event management, personnel management of casual staff, food and beverage and snack bar, and pro shop management.
This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and customer service to engage with employees, students, alumni and members of the Yale golf community.
The Yale Golf Course is a public golf course located in New Haven, CT.

1. Establishes strong rapport with General Manager, grounds crew, varsity golf teams, athletic department staff and customers of the Yale Golf Course. Builds strong interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring alignment across all club services and member touchpoints.
2. In conjunction with the General Manager, oversees daily operations, including but not limited to, the point-of-sale system, cart barn, pro shop, casual wage staff and food and beverage.
3. Trains casual wage staff in applicable work service areas; plan daily and weekly assignments.
4. Addresses complaints and resolves general problems from customers, keeping the General Manager and appropriate staff updated on all areas.
5. Manages and operates an effective tee time schedule in the point-of-sale system to ensure seamless functionality.
6. Designs and executes contracted group outings, including tournaments and event planning.
7. Supports the oversight of expenses and revenues with special focus and emphasis on driving revenue and controlling bottom-line expenditures. Assists General Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to achieve revenue targets and manage expenses effectively.
8. Implement and monitor inventory control processes, including ordering of pro shop merchandise and purchasing supplies as needed.
9. Manages daily opening and closing functions.
10. Fosters positive and productive relationships between the golf facility and its constituents.
11. Assures all operations adhere to athletics department, Yale University, NCAA, Ivy League and PGA regulations and policies.
12. Enforces compliance with university purchasing protocols.

This is a 9 month position.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge and experience in operations for a golf facility including tee sheets, clubhouse and cart operations, golf merchandising and equipment trends.
2. Experience using a golf course point of sale system and knowledge on latest GPS golf cart features Knowledge of golf retail operations, food services and related amenities.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate with many varied audiences. Ability to quickly and successfully diffuse, manage and resolve conflict situations.

This is a 9 month position.
The salary range listed will be adjusted to reflect an annualized salary for the seasonal work period; nine-month work period (March-November).

Principal Responsibilities

1. Assumes primary responsibility for a program, service, activity, operation or function in an assigned area. Develops objectives, practice and procedure and identifies resources to ensure accomplishment of operational goals.
2. Coordinates day-to-day operations in order to achieve designated goals. Ensures effective management and leads the development and implementation of best practices.
3. Designs and implements quality control metrics to identify areas of risk. Analyzes, recommends, and implements strategic solutions to minimize risk.
4. Develops a variety of complex report and other written materials.
5. Provides guidance to and collaboration with internal and external partners as necessary.
6. Develops, oversees and monitors budgets.
7. Develops and maintains specialized training.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.