Athens Country Club
Athens, Georgia
Assistant General Manager
Candidate Requirements
about the club
The Club
Established in 1926, Athens Country Club will be celebrating it’s 100th anniversary in two years. Known as one of the premier country clubs in the state of Georgia, ACC has a reputation as a family friendly club that serves as a good steward to and for the greater Athens community. Embracing the cultural heritage and athletics of the Athens and Georgia community, Athens Country Club has hosted 6 Georgia Amateur Championships throughout the years.
The Members are highly engaged in the amenities and services the Club offers and they pride themselves on offering a culture of sincere and welcoming embracement to members and guests alike.
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Looking towards the future
• 10-year Strategic Plan adopted in 2021 with the following focuses for continued excellence
• Good Governance and Management with Financial Controls
• Membership Growth and Retention
• High quality facilities supporting the Club’s Mission
• Communication with Membership
• Recent Renovations and Additions
• Completion of a $10 M Clubhouse Renovation
• $500 K addition of 6 new Pickleball Courts
• Undergoing a $6 M 9-hole Golf Course renovation
• Upcoming Facilities improvements:
• New Parking lot coming this Fall- $1 M
• In the planning stages for a renovated Pool Facility in the Fall of 2025
Athens consistently ranks as among the nation's best places to live, making it a top spot for relocation and retirement. New residents are drawn to Athens by its moderate climate; convenience to Atlanta; median housing cost; top hospitals and medical care; plus the culture, opportunity, and excitement a college town provides.
the location
• 18-hole and 9-hole Donald Ross Golf Courses
• 12 Tennis Courts
• 6 Pickleball Courts
• Resort Style Pool
• Fitness Facility
• Ballroom and Event Space
• Indoor and Outdoor Dining on both floors
• Men’s Grill
Club Overview
the position
Athens Country Club is searching for a positive, proactive, and sincere club professional to assume the role of Assistant General Manager One who enjoys working in an exciting private club environment and has the ability to lead and motivate their team to deliver exceptional experiences to the membership is a must He/She will report directly to the GM/COO and serve as a link between all Department Heads
It is important this individual is capable of mentoring and developing the managers, supervisors, and line level staff they oversee, with routine training, education and growth opportunities. The Assistant General Manager will lead the team to deliver personalized service and foster positive relationships with all Members and guests, upholding the rich tradition and culture of Athens Country Club.
Key Characteristics and Traits
▪ A positive and enthusiastic personality with passion for the club industry and proven track record of providing high quality, high touch services
▪ Ability to hire, train, motivate and develop a high performing team in a top tier private club consistently.
▪ A natural leadership style which promotes an engaged, motivated staff.
▪ A mind for innovation and action with an ability to act as a thought partner with leadership, leading the strategic directive and business of the Club alongside the GM.
▪ Encompasses an intuitive style resulting in a sincere and visibly engaged presence with members, guests, and staff proving to be truly engaging when interacting with others
▪ The individual should have experience developing engaging member programming and events for all member demographics.
▪ The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Confidence and professionalism in communicating to varying groups to include Committee and Board meetings.
▪ Disciplined follow-through and time management to ensure the vision and goals of the Club come to fruition.
▪ Ability to cultivate a high-level of member satisfaction through consistency in services and amenities.
▪ Effective fiscal management through development and delivery of actual operational and capital results in all departments.
▪ The desire to maintain high level of visibility and genuine engagement among members and staff.
▪ A sense of urgency and ability to balance multiple areas of responsibilities simultaneously.
▪ Adept in conflict management and problem solving; receiving and addressing Member feedback in a timely manner
▪ A strong professional network and positive reputation in the industry.
▪ Possesses an acute attention to detail in the entirety of the operation through all services and facilities.
qualifications
Qualifications
✓ A 3-5 years of progressive hospitality management experience, private club experience highly preferred.
✓ A degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
✓ Strong computer and communication skills
✓ CCM or PGA designation preferred
✓ The position is available immediately.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent bonus and benefit package.
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by Friday, November 15th, 2024.
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Athens CC AGM Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, Athens CC AGM Résumé”) respectively to: Careers@thedeloziergroup.com.
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above
Search Executive Team
Patrick DeLozier Managing Partner (843) 707-5210 lpatrickdelozier@thedeloziergroup.com
Rebecca Gentry Search Executive and Consultant (501) 307-8587
rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com
