Career Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Offer career counseling and coaching to PGA Professionals at every stage of their career.

• Deliver career services such as job search techniques, resume building, interview skills, offer negotiation, and strategies for exiting and retiring.

• Advocate for PGA employment resources and platforms, including PGA ExecuSearch, Job Seeker Profiles, and the PGA Job Board.

• Facilitate educational programs and assist PGA Professionals in utilizing PGA and industry data resources.

• Promote the PGA Compensation Survey and associated Association surveys.

• Encourage and drive participation in PGA Player Development programs.

• Provide hiring services and resources to employers, including planning the hiring process, resume evaluations, interview preparations, compensation and benefits packages, correspondence, and background checks.

• Generate compensation reports and highlight the value of PGA Professionals.

• Maintain relationships with Section leadership, staff, and Education and Employment Committees.

• Collaborate with Sections to create employment strategies and deliver presentations and educational seminars.

• Support Section and Chapter meetings, Board meetings, special events, tournaments, and other gatherings.

• Relay employment updates to Section Executive Directors and leadership teams.

• Develop and enhance PGA Career Services programs, projects, systems, publications, and information dissemination.

• Promote Association and PGA Career Services programs and initiatives.

• Conduct proactive outreach and work alongside Career Consultants to identify potential candidates.

• Assist non-industry candidates and individuals in nontraditional PGA Member roles.

• Provide editorial content for newsletters, magazines, and industry publications.

• Educate the market on the impact of PGA Professionals on communities, golf businesses, and local economies.

• Support PGA of America’s Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and recruitment efforts.

• Build relationships with amateur golf associations and connect with local chapters of GCSAA, CMAA, and NGCOA.

• Enhance relationships with golf management companies.

• Engage in player development and community/Section programs aimed at new and existing golfers.

• Exemplify the organization’s shared values while proactively addressing relevant challenges and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or its equivalent in Business Administration, Human Resources, Professional Golf Management (Executive Management preferred), or a related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in golf operations or management/leadership within the golf industry.

• Preferred experience in employment/club relations, career counseling, and Human Resources management training.

• PGA Membership is preferred.

• Familiarity with the golf industry and/or golf facility operations, employment, and/or recruitment practices.

• Understanding of how to manage multiple priorities in a multifunctional work environment.

• Proven leadership abilities with a knack for motivating and managing professionals to achieve results.

• Skills in customer service and/or sales.

• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.

• Awareness of business organizational functions.

• High degree of trustworthiness and confidentiality.

• Basic proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts.

• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time each year.

• Must reside in the South Florida Section.

• This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive, respected, and appreciated work environment for contributions.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Equal employment opportunities and protections against discrimination.