Golf Professional-Lancaster, OH -#604 - ReqCode 2743186

Dicks Sporting Goods - Lancaster, OH

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END DATE February 27, 2012

Job Summary

Company
Dicks Sporting Goods Dicks Sporting Goods
Location

Lancaster, OH, US

Job Type
Regular
Job Classification
Full Time
Experience
Mid-Career (2 - 15 years)
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Company Ref #
2290250022902500
AJE Ref #
555823356
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Job Description

Every athlete knows what it takes to reach a new goal: a sound game plan for improvement, along with the discipline, focus and commitment required to execute the plan. At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we draw on these same qualities to advance toward our goal of becoming the number one sports and fitness specialty retailer for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, through the relentless improvement of everything we do. Every day, we're making steady progress toward this objective. Our formula for success is simple: We offer a wide selection of authentic sports, fitness and outdoor merchandise in a convenient, shopper-friendly environment; and we offer a strict financial discipline. Year after year, our unwavering commitment to these principles has enabled DICK'S Sporting Goods to deliver consistent financial performance.
As a DICK'S Sporting Goods Golf Professional you will be responsible for directing the workflow to achieve department sales goals and oversee merchandise and signage programs in the golf department, ensuring that Company standards are met.
Essential functions of this position include:
* Assisting management with scheduling associates, directing work assignments and controlling department costs to ensure business requirements are met
* Training new golf associates
* Supporting company standards of selling and customer service
* Ensuring merchandising and signing standards are met
* Oversee services in the golf department such as club fitting, repair, re-gripping as well as the special order program

Success Profile* Active LPGA or PGA Class A Member in good standing
* Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal/communication skills
* Strong problem solving ability and analytical skills
* Good attention to detail
* Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
* Proficiency in MSOffice

Compensation* Competitive starting salary -Time worked over 40 hours in a normal week, will be paid at one and one half times the hourly rate.
* Quarterly and annual bonus programs
* Annual performance reviews
* 401k program with immediate participation - company match after one year of service
* Annual reimbursement of PGA dues
* Reimbursement program for re-certification up to $15 per hour or $270 per year or $810 per 3 year re-certification cycle
* $250 annual tournament allowance reimbursement
Benefits
* Medical and Dental insurance available date of hire
* Company paid life insurance
* Supplemental life insurance
* Dependent life insurance
* Company paid short-term and long-term disability
* 2 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated during first calendar year of employment)
* Paid personal days
* Merchandise discounts
* Adoption assistance
* Paternity leave

Additional Benefits

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