Description

Overview

Midlane Country Club, located in Wadsworth, Illinois, is a premier public 18-hole golf course situated on a 350-acre parcel in Lake County, surrounded by majestic oaks, wetlands, and scenic water views. Originally designed by architect Robert Bruce Harris and opened in 1958, it was renovated with modern updates by Bob Lohmann in 1997. Featuring bent grass tees, large bluegrass fairways, and strategic greenside bunkers, the course offers an excellent experience for golfers of all skill levels. Ranked among Chicago's top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf Magazine, Midlane boasts a large practice facility including a 30,000-square-foot bentgrass tee with target greens, a short-game area, and a putting green. Additional amenities include a pro shop and snack bar, along with a history of hosting major tournaments such as the Illinois Open and U.S. Open qualifiers.

Midlane Country Club is managed by Oliphant Golf Management (OGM), a industry leader in golf course management and construction with over 250 high-profile golf projects over the past 25 years. Founded in 1996, the company has completed award-winning new construction and managed golf course projects at highly regarded golf clubs across the country. OGM delivers transformational change by creating extraordinary golf experiences through our integrated approach to design, maintenance, and hospitality. As a full-service golf course management company, we provide our clients with straightforward guidance and strong leadership in golf operations, agronomy, and master planning. We keep things simple and establish lasting business relationships based on mutual success. We help our clients to build and grow sustainable golf businesses and we contribute, through golf, to making the communities we work in better places to live. We deliver the vision, resources, and hard work to create great golf experiences, EVERY DAY. We care deeply about our work and take a keen interest in the game of golf, its history, and its golf courses. We maintain safe, healthy, and fun workplaces where excellence is rewarded.

Essential Responsibilities

The Assistant Golf Professional will take a hands-on role in the day to day golf operations, partnering closely with the General Manager/Head Golf Professional to deliver exceptional golf experiences. The core responsibilities include driving hospitality, managing the tee sheet, offering instruction through lessons and clinics and coordinating training and scheduling. The Assistant Golf Professional will have an important role in assisting golf shop operations, organizing tournaments and events, and directing support staff while enforcing policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards. Golf instruction is a valued part of the role and can factor into your compensation.

Assistant Golf Professional:

• Demonstrates dedication to the highest quality of customer service in every interaction.
• Assists with all areas of need in the day-to-day operation of the golf shop and facility, including managing tee times, check-ins, retail sales, carts, pace of play, and inventory.
• Assists with events, tournaments, and outings through setup, registration, coordination, and clear communication for flawless execution.
• Provides stellar performance of duties with constant attention to the needs of members and guests.
• Supports smooth pace of play, events, and on-course experiences through proactive energy and teamwork.
• Keeps the golf shop, practice areas, and staging zones clean, organized, and professional through daily attention to detail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to help deliver outstanding golf experiences every day.
• Assists with golf instruction, including junior programs and Get Golf Ready initiatives.

Benefits

• Association Dues
• Staff Deal