First Assistant Golf Professional at Golf Business Network

Hempstead Golf & Country Club is a member-owned private club located in the town of Hempstead on Long Island. The club was established in 1921 and designed by Peter Lee’s and A.W. Tillinghast. Hempstead is a very active family club with a full membership and a lengthy waiting list. The club has a robust golf operation with over 22,000 rounds annually and tremendous participation in all golf-related events and activities.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and energetic team player. Someone with a warm and outgoing personality will excel in Hempstead’s culture. A great candidate will be someone who loves being a student of the game and profession. He or she will be a member of a strong team working for a supportive membership.

The position holds a tremendous opportunity for career growth as he or she will be exposed to all facets of the golf operation. Individual and group instruction will be highly encouraged. There is a strong market for player development, and a motivated candidate will have a large clientele of students. Professionals will have access to a Trackman unit and the opportunity to teach indoors on the property during the winter months.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instruction: Private Lessons, Clinics, Junior Golf & Program Development

• Golf Shop Operations: 12-18 hours weekly

• Tournament Operations: Golf Genius experience or willingness to learn.

• Management: Assist in managing outside operations employees and monitoring golf course

• Playing Golf: Encouraged to play with the membership and tournaments.

Benefits & Compensation

• Meals on Duty

• Staff Clothing Allowance

• Holiday Bonus

• Health, Dental & 401K Plans Available

• PGA & GBN Dues Paid

• Professional Expense Allowance

• 100% of Instruction Income, Junior Golf, & Club Repair Income

Compensation is commensurate with experience and will range from $850 - $1,300 weekly, depending on qualifications and expertise. Length of season can range from 6 to 12 months, depending on the candidate’s needs. Both income and parameters of weeks worked annually will be an open dialogue in the hiring process. An engaging individual who is a good instructor can make well over 100K in total income.