Assistant Professional: Blackhawk Golf Club
Located southwest of Edmonton, Alberta and situated along the dramatic banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Blackhawk is widely considered one of Canada’s premier private golf facilities. Created by Alberta’s own Rod Whitman, Blackhawk was among the first modern day minimalist designs in the country, offering wide fairways, rugged bunkering and dynamic green sites.
Ranked as the best New Course in Western Canada by Golf Digest when it opened in 2003, currently ranked 20th in Canada by SCORE Golf Magazine, and 82 best international course by GolfWeek, Blackhawk Golf Club has all the amenities and atmosphere that you would expect from a world class private club. Blackhawk’s team is committed to providing an unparalleled golf and social experience to its members and their guests.
- Location
- Blackhawk Golf Club
- Posted
- 2025-12-09
- Deadline
- 2026-01-02
- Job Summary
- At Blackhawk, the only constant is our pursuit of excellence. We seek career oriented, quality individuals with engaging, professional personalities and strong communication/interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver outstanding member service while performing the myriad of tasks required at a premier private golf facility in a proficient and efficient manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-oriented Professional to integrate themselves into Alberta's highest-ranked Private facility and enhance their career in the golf industry. Private club experience is not a requirement for application.
- Responsibilities
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- Member service
- Retail management and sales
- Event coordination and staff management.
- Support and day-of facilitation of corporate events and tournaments
- Active instructor and contributor to the Blackhawk Academy: Camp and clinic collaboration with lead instructor, Matt Dykstra
- Passion and demeanor fostering learning environments for all levels of golfer
- Engagement with Blackhawk membership through golf and day-today responsibilities
- Qualifications
- We seek career oriented, quality individuals with engaging, professional personalities and strong communication/interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver outstanding member service while performing the myriad of tasks required at a premier private golf facility in a proficient and efficient manner.
- Compensation
- $3800-$4200 per month
- Benefits/Perks
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- Coverage of PGA of Canada Dues
- 90% of teaching revenue
- Clothing, tournament and education allowances
- Monthly food & beverage credit
- Staff Player Package
- Playing privileges
- Winter employment opportunities
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Teaching
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Golf Operations
- Course Website
- https://www.playblackhawk.com/
- Employment Duration
- Full-time, Seasonal
- Contact Information
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Please send cover letters and resumes to:
Elizabeth Stewart Head Golf Professional
Blackhawk Golf Club
780.470.4790 ex, 210
Closing date for this posting is Friday, January 2, 2026. All applicants can expect receipt of submission; however, only those selected for interviews will receive further information regarding the position.
Start date for the successful candidate will commensurate with the 2026 golf season