Overview

 

Auburn University Club is looking for an Assistant Golf Professional to join our team and our growing community. Our focus at Auburn University Club is to provide a championship golf course and first-class practice facilities to our members and guests. Located just minutes from the Auburn University campus, AU Club is the official home of the Auburn Tiger Golf Teams.

The Club is also located in what Golf Digest ranked #1 "Best Golf City in America" (Auburn-Opelika, 2005) and one of the best places to live (U.S. News, 2009). Our club features a 12,000 square foot clubhouse, pool, and new real estate development at Yarbrough Farms. We also have a full service restaurant and bar, home to many local clubs and events.

Our gorgeous 12,000 square-foot clubhouse has a number of notable features:

• A full service kitchen and bar serving the grill dining room, adjoining library, lounge and dining areas on the 3,000 sq. ft. veranda and covered, screened porch
• Clubhouse fireplaces to bring warmth and conversation areas to the grill room and men's locker room
• A well-stocked Pro Shop which provides a wide range of top-of-the-line equipment and apparel as well as a variety of items specific to The Auburn University Club and Auburn Tiger Golf
• Host parties, such as our Saturday football events, and other social activities

Auburn University Club offers a 4,000 square foot 24/7 automated fitness center.

AU Club Course

Our 18-hole, 7,326 yard championship golf course is situated on 225 acres of beautiful rolling hills and woodlands. Designed by Bill Bergin in 1999, the course surrounds the 25-acre Yarbrough Lake and is partly bordered by Saugahatchee Creek. The course features magnificent trees, wetlands, creek and streams. Natural water features are prominent on the course and play a vital role to challenge at AU Club's course. 

The Auburn University Club Course was designed with the intention of hosting NCAA or other championship golf tournaments. While this course is challenging, it is playable and welcoming for all levels of golfers. Featuring Tift Eagle greens, surrounded by a balanced mix of chipping areas, bunkers, and rough and fairways.

In May of 2023, Auburn University Club will be a host site for Men's NCAA Division 1 Regionals and in 2024, will be a host site for Women's NCAA Division 1 Regionals. 

Experience Required

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in golf operations, outdoor hospitality, or country club service; prior supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the game of golf, golf etiquette, and private club dynamics.
• Technical Skills: Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting golf carts and operating range equipment; proficiency with digital scheduling tools and basic spreadsheets.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to remember member names, manage staff accountability firmly but fairly, and communicate effectively with the golf shop.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. (golf bags, range ball crates) repeatedly over an 8-to-10-hour shift in various weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Availability: Flexible schedule required, including regular weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays to align with peak club activity.

Essential Responsibilities

The Cart Barn Manager oversees all aspects of the clubs outside golf operations, ensuring a premium, frictionless experience for members and guests. This role manages the golf cart fleet, member bag storage facility, and practice facilities while directly supervising, scheduling, and training the outside operations staff. The ideal candidate blends strong organizational logistics with elite hospitality standards to protect the club's physical assets and maintain an exceptional service culture.

Essential Daily Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a team of seasonal and part-time outside service attendants; enforce strict club dress codes, punctuality, and member-service etiquette.
• Fleet Management: Manage the daily staging, rotation, detailing, and deep cleaning of the golf cart fleet; perform routine preventative maintenance and log all issues.
• Bag Storage Operations: Oversee the security, organization, and cleanliness of the member bag storage room; ensure member clubs are cleaned, accounted for, and correctly staged prior to tee times.
• Practice Facility Oversight: Manage daily operations of the driving range and short game areas, including ball recovery, washing, sorting, and staging; coordinate closing times for regular turf maintenance.
• Tournament Logistics: Collaborate with the professional golf staff to execute staging, custom cart signs, scoring setups, and bag transitions for all member tournaments, club championships, and corporate outings.
• Property Control: Direct the physical setup of the bag drop area, starter stand, and staging grounds, ensuring all member touchpoints are pristine and fully stocked with towels, ice, scorecards, and pencils.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in the cart barn; ensure the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials (battery acid, fuel, chemical cleaners) in accordance with OSHA standards.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Offered
• PGA Dues
• Paid Time Off
• Playing and Practice priveleges