Description

Overview

Bloomfield Hills Country Club is located 20 miles northwest of Detroit, Michigan. Offering golf and fine dining to its 250 members, Bloomfield Hills Country Club is a home away from home. The club averages 11,000-12,000 rounds per year, without tee times, and has 150 caddies during peak season. The Golf Course underwent an extensive restoration back to its H.S. Colt roots in 2020.

Club History

Bloomfield Hills Country Club was founded in 1909 by a small group of prominent Detroit businessmen, among them: M. H. Chamberlain, ex-Mayor of Detroit; George G. Booth, founder of The Detroit News; Henry Ford founder of The Ford Motor Company, and the Club's first President Colonel Edwin S. George.

In the Spring of 1913, at the Board's direction, the club's first professional, Wilbur Oakes, convinced Henry Shapland "Harry" Colt, the famous English golf architect, who was designing a golf course in Highland Park, Illinois (Old Elm Club), to stop in Bloomfield Hills on his way to other venues in Toronto and New Jersey. Being intrigued by the rolling terrain in the Detroit suburbs, Harry Colt advised the Bloomfield Board that if they could purchase fifty more contiguous acres of land, he could most definitely design a superb new golf course for them.

Colt's routing of the course was completed in short measure, but, as was his custom, he left the physical building of the course to others, and he continued on his travels to the Toronto Golf Club, and then on to assist George Crump in laying out Pine Valley Golf Club. It so happened that 1913 would be Colt's last trip to North America, as the escalation of World War I, hindered further leisure investment.

By June 1915, the new Bloomfield Hills Country Club golf course was opened for membership play, as the Detroit Free Press reported, "The new golf course, laid out by Harry Colt, English expert, is completed and will rank with the finest in the middle west."

Experience Required

Class A PGA member in good standing

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of one work experience as a Professional at a high-end private facility
• The ability to confidently club fit and teach members
• Tournament playing record preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel, Golf Genius, Jonas POS systems, as well as other teaching systems
• Strong work ethic and detail oriented
• Present a professional image and appearance at all times
• Exceptional communicator, both verbal and written
• Willingness to learn and grow both personally and professionally, with aspirations to become a Head Professional

Essential Responsibilities

Bloomfield Hills Country Club is seeking a PGA Member for the position of an Assistant Golf Professional. The selected candidate will work closely with the Head Golf Professional, Lead Assistant, Assistant Professionals, Teaching Professional, Caddie Manager, as well as PGA Interns; to ensure the highest level of service to the Bloomfield membership and their guests. A successful candidate will be responsible for managing the aspects of the daily golf operation.

A qualified candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience as an Assistant Golf Professional or Intern at a high-end private facility.

The Assistant Golf Professional will be an integral part of the Golf Operations team and report to the Head Golf Professional.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide exemplary service to both members and guests. Have a service-minded attitude.
• Assist Lead Assistant, Assistants in Organizing and Administering Club Tournaments
• Serve as an ambassador of the club by promoting, serving and representing Bloomfield Hills Country Club.
• Maintain an active role in the merchandise operation, working closely with the Head Professional
• Assist in the training, supervision, and mentoring of the PGA Interns.
• Assist the Head Professional in the implementation of all golf operation policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level playing ability, playing not only with the membership, but also in Michigan Section events.
• Supervise and manage the outside service staff in an effective and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the Caddie Manager; monitoring and maintaining the required pace of play and managing the practice areas.
• Assist in managing the Bloomfield Hills Caddie Program.

Benefits

• Housing
• PGA Dues Paid
• Paid GBN Dues
• Uniforms provided
• Meals while on duty