Club Description

Founded in 1926, Hillview Country Club is a 98-year-old, privately owned, private club located just south of Indianapolis. The club hosts Indiana Golf Association and Junior Events each year and has approximately 22,000 rounds annually. Hillview is the home course of the University of Indianapolis’ Men’s and Women’s golf teams, as well as Franklin College’s Men’s golf team. 

Hillview is committed to the continual improvement of the facility with past capital projects spanning the last decade including a brand-new short game facility, Billy Bunker system in all green side bunkers, renovated restaurant (Lou’s Den), two new pickle ball courts, renovated locker rooms, renovated bathrooms, renovated golf shop, renovated banquet room, improved cart paths, new tee boxes, among many other small improvements. 

Current Golf Staff

Kyle Kolarz – PGA Director of Golf (7th Year)

• 18 years of experience at multiple top private clubs throughout the Indiana & South Florida Sections 
• Former Assistant at Crooked Stick Golf Club (Indiana), working under 2024 PGA National Professional of the Year, Tony Pancake 
• Former Assistant at Sycamore Hills Golf Club (Indiana), working under former PGA Indian Section President & Indiana Professional of the Year, Tim Frazier 
• 2014 Indiana Section Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
• Currently on the Indiana PGA Board of Director (Associates Committee) 

Carson Wattenbarger, Lead Assistant Golf Professional (6th Year, Associate PGA)

• 7 years of experience at both private and public golf courses including Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club & Sunrise Golf Course
• Former collegiate golfer at Transylvania University
• Winner of the 2021 Indiana PGA Southern Open
• 4 time PGA Assistants National Championship qualifier (Top 25 in 2023 & 2024)
• 2nd in the 2024 Indiana Assisants Player of the Year points standings
• Level 2 Associate in the PGA PGM Educational Program

Evan Graham, Assistant Golf Professional (3rd Year, Associate PGA)

• Former collegiate golfer at Franklin College
• Level 2 Associate in the PGA PGM Educational Programs
• Experience at private and public golf courses including John’s Island Club & The Links at Heartland Crossing

Job Description

Golf Operations Mission Statement: To offer our members and their guests an unparalleled golf experience by utilizing a well-trained professional staff focused on providing personal, courteous, and first-class service in a clean, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere within the state-of-the-art facilities and championship golf course. 

The successful candidate will be first and foremost responsible for executing all areas of the daily golf experience. Additional areas of responsibility or participation are listed, but not limited to, assistant tournament director, Operation 36 assistant director, golf instruction / club fitting, ladies & couples golf assistant, and playing golf with the membership. 

Experience Required 

The successful candidate must be passionate about creating and facilitating an exceptional golf experience for our members and guests. Specific traits or skills that will lead to success are, attention to service details, strong interpersonal skills, loyalty & commitment to operation and club, ability to facilitate and operate all details in the club’s tournament schedule, junior golf and instruction experience with individuals and in clinic settings, and a desire to further their career in golf. 

Compensation

$15-$17 / hour (40 hours/ week)                                                                                                                                                        

100% of golf clinics & lessons ($4,000-$6,000)

Benefits 

Staff uniforms, % off meals, possible equipment staff deal with preferred vendor, PGA dues paid, PGA Show expenses paid, 401K offering (with club match %), health insurance stipend, and unlimited playing & practice privileges. Placement at a preferred club for the winter season.

Past Winter Employment Placements

Frenchman’s Reserve CC, The John’s Island Club, Trump National Golf Club, The Loxahatchee Club, & Old Marsh Golf Club. 

Position Type

Seasonal (6-7 months)

Start Date: March/ April 2025

Resume Deadline: 1/3/2025

Contact Information

Kyle Kolarz

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Director of Golf

Hillview Country Club

1800 East King Street

Franklin, IN 46131