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Doublegate Country Club: General Manager Position Profile www.kopplinandkuebler.com Page 1 General Manager Profile: Doublegate Country Club Albany, GA The Club Angus & Ava Alberson acquired 1,000 acres of pristine Georgia land in the early 1950’s and enjoyed the land, with their two children, for almost ten years. As a family they rode horseback, hunted for game and picnicked at the Blue Hole. During those happy, peaceful years, they called the home place and land “Westerly Plantation.” It wasn’t long before it occurred to them that the beautiful place might be enjoyed by many others. In 1960 they built a gathering place for friends and family that would eventually become known as the Doublegate Country Club. Mr. Alberson set aside 202 acres for golf, tennis, swimming and social purposes. The Alberson family then toured the finest golf courses from Miami to the great Carolina courses in Hilton Head and Pinehurst, on up to Washington, D.C. Upon completion of the tour, the family decided to retain George W. Cobb of Greenville, S.C. to design the golf course. The Alberson’s, street planners, and the late Gene Martini and his associates, now called Baldwin Associates, designed South Doublegate and St. Andrews subdivisions together as a single development. Much thought was given to every design aspect of Doublegate by combining the best elements from all of the clubs the family toured. The golf course opened for play in August of 1964. Later Mr. Alberson’s interest was purchased by Mr. O.D. Carlton and Mr. C.T. Oxford who were the leading and defining forces behind the club. The Club continued to operate under private ownership until 1979 when it was sold to members. The golf course has undergone a multitude of improvements since its opening 50 years ago. John LaFoy, a renowned golf course architect who had previously worked with George Cobb, was hired to design new green complexes, including bunkers, mounds, etc. for each hole. Tifton Golf Services was hired as the contractor and work began in January 1992 with the new USGA specification greens opening for play in August 1992. Vision Statement “To be the premier family country club of Southwest Georgia”
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Doublegate  Country  Club:  General  Manager  Position  Profile  

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General Manager Profile:  

Doublegate Country Club

Albany, GA

The  Club    

Angus  &    Ava  Alberson  acquired  1,000  acres  of  pristine  Georgia  land  in  the  early  1950’s  and  enjoyed  the  land,  with  their  two  children,  for  almost  ten  years.    As  a  family  they  rode  horseback,  hunted  for  game  and  picnicked  at  the  Blue  Hole.    During  those  happy,  peaceful  years,  they  called  the  home  place  and  land  “Westerly  Plantation.”    It  wasn’t  long  before  it  occurred  to  them  that  the  beautiful  place  might  be  enjoyed  by  many  others.    In  1960  they  built  a  gathering  place  for  friends  and  family  that  would  eventually  become  known  as  the  Doublegate  Country  Club.    Mr.  Alberson  set  aside  202  acres  for  golf,  tennis,  swimming  and  social  purposes.    The  Alberson  family  then  toured  the  finest  golf  courses  from  Miami  to  the  great  Carolina  courses  in  Hilton  Head  and  Pinehurst,  on  up  to  Washington,  D.C.    Upon  completion  of  the  tour,  the  family  decided  to  retain  George  W.  Cobb  of  Greenville,  S.C.  to  design  the  golf  course.    The  Alberson’s,  street  planners,  and  the  late  Gene  Martini  and  his  associates,  now  called  Baldwin  Associates,  designed  South  Doublegate  and  St.  Andrews  subdivisions  together  as  a  single  development.    Much  thought  was  given  to  every  design  aspect  of  Doublegate  by  combining  the  best  elements  from  all  of  the  clubs  the  family  toured.    The  golf  course  opened  for  play  in  August  of  1964.    Later  Mr.  Alberson’s  interest  was  purchased  by  Mr.  O.D.  Carlton  and  Mr.  C.T.  Oxford  who  were  the  leading  and  defining  forces  behind  the  club.        The  Club  continued  to  operate  under  private  ownership  until  1979  when  it  was  sold  to  members.    The  golf  course  has  undergone  a  multitude  of  improvements  since  its  opening  50  years  ago.    John  LaFoy,  a  renowned  golf  course  architect  who  had  previously  worked  with  George  Cobb,  was  hired  to  design  new  green  complexes,  including  bunkers,  mounds,  etc.  for  each  hole.    Tifton  Golf  Services  was  hired  as  the  contractor  and  work  began  in  January  1992  with  the  new  USGA  specification  greens  opening  for  play  in  August  1992.    

Vision  

Statement  “To  be  the  

premier  family  

country  club  of  

Southwest  

Georgia”  

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In  2006,  the  USGA  recommended  that  Doublegate  convert  their  present  Tifdwarf  grass  to  the  new  Champion  Bermudagrass,  a  member  of  the  Ultradwarf  family.    With  this,  Doublegate  was  once  again  at  the  cutting  edge  of  development.  A  complete  new  modern  irrigation  system  was  installed  in  2012.    Doublegate  has  hosted  several  tournaments,  like  the  Men’s  GSGA  Amateur  Championship  (1971,  1987,  2002);  the  Georgia  Women’s  Golf  Association  Championship  (1970,  1991,  2004);  the  State  Senior’s  Championship  and  the  GSGA  Men’s  Four  Ball  (1981,  1983,  2001,  2004,  2010,  2013)  among  others.    Doublegate  has  also  hosted  a  Web.com  Qualifier  Tournament  since  2008,  as  well  as,  the  2012  USGA  Senior  Amateur  Championship  Qualifier  which  one  of  their  very  own  members,  Mr.  Bill  Clanton,  won  1  of  the  3  available  spots  into  the  Championship.    The  annual  Nancy  Lopez  Hospice  Charity  Tournament  remains  a  local  favorite.        The  Clubhouse  underwent  a  multi-­‐million  dollar  renovation  in  1997.    Beautiful  appointments  and  fine  amenities  are  maintained  and  have  been  added  to  the  Club  over  the  years,  but  the  graceful  elegance  of  Doublegate  remains  a  stalwart  base  of  the  Dougherty  Country  &  Lee  County  business  and  social  elite.    

                     Amenities  Golf  

Nestled   between   towering   oaks   and   pines,   Doublegate’s   18-­‐hole,   par   72   championship   golf   course   offers   a   challenging  round   of   golf.   There   is   a   practice   area   with   target   greens,  practice  bunker,  and  a  12,000  sq.   ft.  putting  green.  The  Head  Golf  Professional  has  been  with  the  club  for  41  years.  

 There  is  a  strong  youth  golf  program  and  the  course  is  set  up  with  U.S.  Kids  blue  and  yellow  tees.  

 Tennis:  Doublegate  is  home  to  one  of  the  bigger  Tennis  academies  in  South  Georgia  and  has  extensive  programming  for  youths  and  adults  from  the  Spring  to  the  Fall.    It  has  over  40  juniors  participating  and  the  levels  range  from  beginner  to  advanced.    Players  ranked  as  high  as  top  10  in  the  state  are  in  the  program.    They  have  6  hard  courts  and  5  clay  courts  all  lighted  for  evening  play.  

     

     

Swimming:  The  pool  facilities  offer  members  an  enjoyable,  relaxed  atmosphere  centered  around  a  large  oversized  adult  pool,  adjoining  toddler  pool,  and  a  pool  house  with  a  covered  pavilion,  indoor  dining  and  kitchen  facility.  Many  Club  functions,  birthday  parties  and  other  social  events  make  the  pool  facility  one  of  the  most  popular  locations  at  the  Club  during  the  swimming  season.          

 

 

 

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   Clubhouse:  The  Clubhouse  has  eight  dining  venues  including  a  casual  Sports  Lounge,  beautiful  outdoor  Alfresco  Bar,  Board  Room  and  the  Georgian  Ballroom  which  seats  275.    Total  indoor  seating  is  approximately  500.    There  is  a  3500  sq.ft.  kitchen  on  the  lower  level  and  a  banquet  staging  kitchen  on  the  upper  level.    Additional  amenities  at  the  clubhouse  include:  a  fitness  facility  with  cardio  and  strength  training  equipment,  spacious  men’s  and  lady’s  locker  rooms,  a  men’s  19th  Hole  Grill  and  a  well-­‐stocked  Golf  Shop.    Club  Facts:  Number  of  members  in  all  categories:  700  Gross  Dollar  volume:  $4,139,746  Food  &  Beverage  Revenue:  $1,333,200  Full  time  employees:  51,  PTE’s:  41  For  Profit  status    Please  visit  the  website  at:  www.doublegatecc.com  

 

Job  Description    The  General  Manager  shall  at  all  times  use  his/her  best  efforts  to  discharge  the  duties  as  General  Manager  in  consultation  with  and  under  the  supervision  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  DCC  through  its  President.    While  The  General  Manager  shall  be  responsible  for  the  general  operation  and  management  of  DCC  under  the  supervision  of  the  Board  and  the  President,  the  following  shall  illustrate  the  general  nature  of  the  duties  of  the  General  Manager  position:    

• Control  and  direct  the  operation  of  the  DCC  through  the  department  Managers  while  acting  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  President  of  the  Board;  

• Implement  policies  established  by  the  Board  or  the  Interim  General  Manager  and  approved  by  the  Board  or  the  President;  

• Prepare  annual  budget  for  approval  by  the  Finance  Committee  and  Board;  • Administer  and  control  the  DCC  budget  and  accounting  functions;  • Control  and  be  responsible  for  all  operations;  • Recruit,  interview  and  hire  all  Department  Managers;  • Work  with  and  assist  all  committees  in  determining  policy  and  scope  of  activities;  • Promote  and  further  the  DCC  goals  with  written  and  verbal  communication  and  

set  communication  policies  for  Departmental  Managers;  • Review  hiring  selections  of  all  persons  reporting  to  Department  Managers;  • Coordinate  all  activities  among  Department  Managers  and  render  assistance  

when  feasible.    The  following  positions  (“Department  Managers”)  report  directly  to  the  General  Manager:    Grounds  Superintendent,  Controller,  Golf  Professional,  Tennis  Professional,  Food  and  Beverage  Manager,  and  other  department  supervisors  as  appointed  by  the  General  Manager;  

• Convene  and  preside  at  staff  meetings  of  Department  Managers  on  a  periodic  basis  or  as  often  as  two  or  more  of  the  Department  Managers  feel  a  meeting  is  necessary;  

• Be  responsible  for  the  overall  appearance  of  the  DCC;  

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• Attend  all  meetings  of  the  Board,  Executive  Committee,  Golf  Committee,  Membership  Committee  and  Finance  Committee  except  when  excused  by  the  President,  and  attend  all  other  committee  meetings  as  appropriate  or  as  requested  by  the  committee  chairman;  

• Intervene  in  any  dispute  between  an  employee  and  member  of  DCC;  • Instruct  employees  to  report  any  conflict  with  a  member  or  member’s  guests  to  

the  General  Manager  or  his  designated  assistant  immediately,  and  the  General  Manager  shall  take  appropriate  action  without  delay;  

• Enforce  the  rules  and  regulations  of  DCC  with  good  judgment  as  they  presently  exist  or  as  they  may  hereafter  be  modified  or  amended;  

• Assist  the  Corporation  Secretary  in  the  orderly  safekeeping  of  all  valuable  documents  and  business  records;  

• Assist  in  developing  strategic  plans  with  short  and  long  range  goals  for  improvements  of  the  facilities  and  projections  of  financial  and  membership  needs;  

• Coordinate  with  independent  certified  public  accountants  in  the  preparation  of  annual  financial  statements  and  all  federal  and  state  tax  returns;  

• Develop  and  implement  formal  personnel  and  employment  practices  and  policies,  and;  

• Such  other  duties  as  may  be  from  time  to  time  be  directed  by  the  Board  or  the  President.  

 Time  and  Effort  –  The  General  Manager  shall  diligently  and  conscientiously  devote  his  full  and  exclusive  time  and  attention  and  his  best  efforts  to  the  discharge  of  his  duties  as  General  Manager  of  DCC.    The  General  Manager  may  also  serve  as  an  officer  of  DCC  at  the  direction  of  the  Board  of  Directors  or  in  accordance  with  the  terms  and  provisions  of  the  bylaws  of  DCC  as  they  may  be  in  effect  from  time  to  time    

Candidate  Qualifications  

The  successful  candidate  will  be  a  proven  businessperson  with  exceptional  financial  and  budgeting  acumen.    In  particular,  the  candidate  must  enjoy  and  embrace  the  challenge  of  strong  fiscal  management,  especially  during  these  economic  times,  while  at  the  same  time,  delivering  the  quality  and  range  of  service  to  enable  Doublegate  to  continue  to  attract  and  retain  members.    

The  ideal  candidate  will  possess  a  minimum  of  5  to  7  years  of  progressively  more  responsible  club  management  positions  in  a  full-­‐service  quality  country  club.  The  prospective  general  manager  must  be  a  charismatic,  passionate  professional  and  have  outstanding  membership  relations  and  communication  skills.      

The  candidate  must  have  a  proven  record  of  strong  operational  management  skills  and  will  have  an  impeccable  career  path  ensuring  the  highest  standards  of  operation  and  attention  to  detail.  The  ideal  candidate  will  have  outstanding  food  and  beverage  experience  and  knowledge  of  all  areas  of  club  operations.    

The  club  is  looking  for  a  “visionary,  take-­‐charge  type”  person  who  understands  trends  in  the  private  club  industry  and  can  help  position  the  Club  to  successfully  take  advantage  of  these  trends.    

The  general  manager  will  exhibit  creativity  in  providing  programs  for  the  membership  to  enjoy  and  will  take  a  sincere  interest  in  member  and  guest  satisfaction.  The  new  general  manager  will  enjoy  inspiring  department  managers  and  employees  and  will  demonstrate  

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leadership  skills  in  team  building,  employee  motivation  and  service  training.  The  ability  to  work  well  with  the  Board  and  Committees  is  quite  important.    

Membership  retention  and  recruitment  skills  are  considered  essential.    He/She  will  be  confident,  creative,  enthusiastic,  energetic,  engaging  and  a  highly  visible  manager  to  the  staff  and  membership.    

Strategic  planning  skills,  including  marketing,  are  considered  very  valuable.  This  individual  will  embrace  traditional  moral  values  and  foster  a  spirit  of  respect  and  decency  among  the  members  and  employees.    The  candidate  will  be  active  and  well  respected  in  his  or  her  local  CMAA  Chapter  and  the  national  CMAA  organization.    

Educational  Qualifications  

A  college  degree  and  the  CCM  designation  are  preferred.    

Salary  &  Benefits    Salary  is  open  and  commensurate  with  qualifications  and  experience.  The  club,  along  with  the  typical  CMAA  benefits,  offers  an  excellent  performance  bonus  and  benefit  package.    

Application    

We  prefer  to  have  you  upload  your  resume  and  cover  letter  (in  that  order)  to  our  resume  service.    Please  note  that  you  should  have  your  documents  fully  prepared  to  be  attached  when  prompted  for  them.        IMPORTANT:    Save  your  resume  and  letter  in  the  following  manner:  “Last  Name,  First  Name  Resume”  &    “Last  Name,  First  Name  Cover  Letter”  (These  documents  should  be  in  Word  or  PDF  format)    Once  you  complete  the  application  process  for  this  search,  you  are  not  able  to  go  back  in  and  add  additional  documents.    For  directions  on  how  to  upload  your  resume  and  cover  letter  visit  this  page  here.        Click  here  to  upload  your  resume  and  cover  letter.    If  you  have  any  questions  please  email  Nan  Fisher:  [email protected]    Lead  Partner  on  this  search  is:  Richard  Kopplin  KOPPLIN  &  KUEBLER  480-­‐443-­‐9102  [email protected]    

                             


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