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
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