Career Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver career guidance and coaching to PGA Professionals throughout their career journey.

• Offer strategies for job searches, resume creation, interviewing techniques, negotiation of offers, and strategies for exit and retirement.

• Advocate for PGA employment tools and resources across various PGA platforms.

• Facilitate educational programs for PGA Professionals through national, section, and chapter venues.

• Assist PGA Professionals with access to PGA and industry data resources.

• Promote the PGA Compensation Survey and associated Association surveys.

• Encourage and boost participation in PGA Player Development programs while documenting their benefits.

• Provide hiring services and resources to employers, including planning hiring processes, reviewing resumes, organizing interviews, and managing compensation and benefits packages, correspondence, and background checks.

• Generate compensation reports in accordance with department guidelines.

• Advocate for the value of PGA Professionals to non-PGA facilities and the industry at large.

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

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

• Support Section and Chapter meetings, Board meetings, and special events.

• Communicate quarterly with Section leadership to provide employment updates.

• Attend Section tournaments and events to build relationships and support staff.

• Assist in the development and enhancement of PGA Career Services programs, projects, systems, publications, and information.

• Market and promote the Association and PGA Career Services programs and initiatives.

• Conduct proactive outreach and collaborate with Career Consultants to identify suitable candidates.

• Support non-industry candidates and nontraditional PGA Member roles.

• Generate editorial content for newsletters, PGA magazine, and industry publications.

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

• Provide field support and collaborate with PGA of America Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

• Participate in PGA of America recruiting efforts as necessary.

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

• Assist in enhancing relationships with golf management companies.

• Engage in player development programs and community or Section initiatives aimed at attracting new and existing golfers.

• Embody the organization’s core values and help foster a values-driven culture.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 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 training in Human Resources management.

• PGA Membership preferred.

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

• Skilled in managing multiple priorities within a multi-functional work environment.

• Proven leadership abilities and capacity to inspire and guide professionals to attain results.

• Strong customer service and/or sales skills.

• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and procedures and the ability to lead projects and programs effectively.

• Understanding of the organizational functions within a business operation.

• High level of trust 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 year.

• This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

• Each role must be located in its designated section.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Approximately 50% travel per year.