Career Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Offer career counseling and coaching to PGA Professionals throughout their career journey, from job searching and membership to retirement.

• Provide career services such as job search tactics, resume creation, interview techniques, offer negotiation, and strategies for exits and retirements.

• Advocate for PGA employment tools, platforms, compensation studies, and Player Development initiatives.

• Deliver educational programs and assist PGA Professionals with access to PGA and industry data resources.

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

• Create compensation reports and promote the value of PGA Professionals to non-PGA facilities and the broader industry.

• Cultivate relationships with PGA Section leadership, staff, and education and employment committees.

• Formulate employment strategies and present educational seminars to employers and organizations.

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

• Relay employment updates to Section Executive Directors and leadership.

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

• Promote Association and PGA Career Services programs and initiatives.

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

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

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

• Inform the marketplace about the impact of PGA Professionals on communities, the golf business, and local economies.

• Provide field support for PGA of America Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and engage in recruiting efforts.

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

• Assist with relationships involving golf management companies.

• Participate in player development and community programs aimed at both new and existing golfers.

• Embody shared organizational values and proactively tackle related challenges and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside within the Southern Texas Section.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or 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 training in Human Resources management.

• PGA Membership preferred.

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

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a multi-functional work environment.

• Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to inspire and manage professionals to achieve results.

• Skills in customer service and/or sales.

• Comprehensive understanding of administrative principles and procedures with the ability to lead projects and programs.

• Knowledge of the organizational functions of a business operation.

• High level of trust and confidentiality.

• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts.

• Proficient in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the year.

• This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supported, respected, and appreciated for contributions.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.