Associé / Apprenti professionnel

The Winston Golf Club is Calgary’s second oldest golf course and has a long history in the Winston Heights community. Located in the heart of Calgary, the 18 hole semi-private golf club boasts one of the best layouts in the city and has a strong membership base.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Associate / Apprentice Professional to be a leader and showcase exemplar characteristics for our golf team. As a member of the leadership team, the selected candidate will supervise the golf shop daily operations, lead and supervise the guest services teams and take on a supportive role with league operations. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to grow in instruction, fitting and professional golf programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the golf shop including the tee sheet accuracy, ensuring high customer service standards, and welcoming guests to the facility
• Merchandise inventory in an efficient and appealing manner to highlight and effectively display items, as well as give the golf shop a fluent appearance and feel
• Supervise the training of each staff member to ensure all graduate from the training program
• Supervise the golf shop attendants, marshals, starters, and outside services teams, ensuring they are staying productive and efficient with their time
• Supervise daily staff and act as a “Manager on Duty” to ensure the use of proper scripts and selling techniques, as well as handling any requests and complaints as required
• Work closely with other professional staff to ensure all league play is being coordinated and executed to The Winston standards
• Responsible to ensure results and prizing are awarded in a timely manner
• Supervise the nightly play, including any scheduling tee times, post round live scoring and prize presentations post round
• Act as a steward of golf by representing The Winston and the PGA of Alberta with professionalism and adhering to the PGA Code of Conduct
• Develop and teach lesson programs to golfers of a wide variety of skill levels in private, semiprivate and clinic atmospheres
• Assist in the execution of a First-Class Junior Program
• Actively schedule and fit members and public to further promote the sales of hard goods
• Engage in the repair, the construction and adjusting of golf clubs for members and customers
• Play golf with members as time and duties permit

Qualifications

• Member of the PGA of Canada in good standing preferred
• Experience as an Apprentice or Associate Professional
• Certified equipment fitting from golf’s major suppliers
• TCCP Beginner required for Individual Lessons
• Successful staff training and supervising experience
• Strong professional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Skill and knowledge of Golf Genius and Jonas an asset
• Golf Education or Post-Secondary education an asset

Compensation

• Monthly Salary of $3200 - $3600 (based on experience)
• Lesson Revenues (100%)

Benefits/Perks

• Clothing Allowance
• PGA Dues
• Meal Plan
• Equipment Options
• Tournament Allowance

Course Website

thewinstongolfclub.com

Employment Duration

8 - 12 Month Position: Promoted to 12 months if successful in the role

Contact Information

All applications will be received in strict confidence. Application deadline is February 4th, 2022. Interested candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Cameron Latimer
Head Golf Professional
clatimer@thewinstongolfclub.com
403.984.1701

Accommodation

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization as well as providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.