The Royal Sydney Golf Club is one of Australia’s most prestigious golf clubs.World renowned architect Gil Hanse has delivered a fresh, innovative course design that will reflect our original native heathland charm, and ensures 2025 will be an exciting and historic time for golf as the Club re-opens its Championship Course.The RoleReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for the delivery of a best in class golf experience to members and guests, respecting the tradition of the game whilst appreciating a modern view of golf, adapting programs to a broad and inclusive membership base, ranging from competitions to social play.The success of golf at Royal Sydney is driven by extensive industry knowledge and an understanding of what it takes to deliver world class golf experiences. You will have the ability to lead with impact, supporting a welcoming service culture within the team.Responsibilities includesDelivering a clear vision for the Golf Department, aligned with the Clubs strategic objectives.Drive innovation and excellence for the Club’s golf programs.Oversee daily operations including tee times, competitions, annual calendar of events.Develop an innovative retail strategy and review ordering, stock control and merchandising.Working closely with the Mens and Women’s Captains support and attend sub-committee meetings ensuring effectiveness and strong governance.Inspire, lead, manage and mentor a team of staff including operations, administration, retail and Golf Professionals.Influence and positively manage the development of member focussed and service-oriented culture which values and invests in the personal development of our team.Maintain and develop the Club’s relationship within the industry including with other Clubs, the PGA, GMA and suppliers.EssentialsAn exceptional leader, ideally a PGA professional, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing, leading and developing a team in a similar environment.Ability to build and encourage strong working relationships with team members, peers, managers and members. Ability to inspire and motivate the team to demonstrate the Club values and elevate the service experience for members to new heights.Possess a high level of business ethics and integrity.Solution focused and ability to deliver to deadlines.First aid certificate, WWCC, Intermediate to advanced computer skills. What we have to offer!In return, you will receive a competitive salary and an engaging working environment.  Our team enjoy daily staff meals, discounts on cellar door and sporting goods, a staff Wellbeing Program which includes limited access to sporting facilities, staff fitness classes, EAP, flu shots and regular training opportunities.Royal Sydney is a Club that provides a supportive workplace that values hard work, talent and respect for traditions. It is recognised internationally for its world class facilities which include two golf courses, 18 tennis courts, bowling greens, croquet lawns, squash courts, a gym, pools, cafes, a fine dining restaurant, accommodation rooms and multiple function rooms. This is a rare opportunity to join a world class, private and exclusive Sporting and Hospitality venue. We are seeking above all the right cultural fit within our leadership team; someone who is passionate about contributing positively to those around them. AUD Rose Bay 2029

Director of Golf

  • Senior leadership role delivering a best in class golf experience
  • Driven, creative & innovative professional that is solution orientated
  • Enhance our member journeys driving high levels of engagement

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is one of Australia’s most prestigious golf clubs.

World renowned architect Gil Hanse has delivered a fresh, innovative course design that will reflect our original native heathland charm, and ensures 2025 will be an exciting and historic time for golf as the Club re-opens its Championship Course.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for the delivery of a best in class golf experience to members and guests, respecting the tradition of the game whilst appreciating a modern view of golf, adapting programs to a broad and inclusive membership base, ranging from competitions to social play.

The success of golf at Royal Sydney is driven by extensive industry knowledge and an understanding of what it takes to deliver world class golf experiences. You will have the ability to lead with impact, supporting a welcoming service culture within the team.

Responsibilities includes

  • Delivering a clear vision for the Golf Department, aligned with the Clubs strategic objectives.
  • Drive innovation and excellence for the Club’s golf programs.
  • Oversee daily operations including tee times, competitions, annual calendar of events.
  • Develop an innovative retail strategy and review ordering, stock control and merchandising.
  • Working closely with the Mens and Women’s Captains support and attend sub-committee meetings ensuring effectiveness and strong governance.
  • Inspire, lead, manage and mentor a team of staff including operations, administration, retail and Golf Professionals.
  • Influence and positively manage the development of member focussed and service-oriented culture which values and invests in the personal development of our team.
  • Maintain and develop the Club’s relationship within the industry including with other Clubs, the PGA, GMA and suppliers.

Essentials

  • An exceptional leader, ideally a PGA professional, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing, leading and developing a team in a similar environment.
  • Ability to build and encourage strong working relationships with team members, peers, managers and members. 
  • Ability to inspire and motivate the team to demonstrate the Club values and elevate the service experience for members to new heights.
  • Possess a high level of business ethics and integrity.
  • Solution focused and ability to deliver to deadlines.
  • First aid certificate, WWCC, Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

 What we have to offer!

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and an engaging working environment.  Our team enjoy daily staff meals, discounts on cellar door and sporting goods, a staff Wellbeing Program which includes limited access to sporting facilities, staff fitness classes, EAP, flu shots and regular training opportunities.

Royal Sydney is a Club that provides a supportive workplace that values hard work, talent and respect for traditions. It is recognised internationally for its world class facilities which include two golf courses, 18 tennis courts, bowling greens, croquet lawns, squash courts, a gym, pools, cafes, a fine dining restaurant, accommodation rooms and multiple function rooms. 

This is a rare opportunity to join a world class, private and exclusive Sporting and Hospitality venue. We are seeking above all the right cultural fit within our leadership team; someone who is passionate about contributing positively to those around them.

This position is managed by Envoy Golf. To find out more please click this link https://lnkd.in/gqdaUKtx or direct initial enquiries to David Burton of EnvoyGolf at David@envoygolf.com (+61 419 462 442)

  • Posted Date 17 Dec 2024
  • Location Rose Bay
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Sport & Recreation
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided