Apprentice / Assistant Golf Professional: The Briars Golf Club
The Briars Golf Club is a Stanley Thompson/Robbie Robinson collaboration established in 1922.
Only an hour from downtown Toronto and host of the 2013 Canadian Senior Men’s & 2016 Ontario Ladies Senior/Mid Am Championships, our classic, traditional course features small, lush greens and narrow fairways surrounded by towering mature trees. The club has grown in the past decade - now boasting a 180+ player Men's League, as well as weekly Senior Men's & Ladies' Leagues.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic individual who has a passion for the game of golf and is looking to grow their career within our team for the 2025 season.
- Location
- The Briars Golf Club
- Posted
- 2025-10-03
- Deadline
- 2025-12-01
- Job Summary
- The Assistant Golf Professional supports the Head Golf Professional and Golf Operations team in delivering an exceptional golf experience for members and guests. This role is responsible for assisting with daily golf operations, including tee time management, tournament/event/league coordination, merchandising, and member services. The Assistant Professional also provides instruction, clinics, and junior programming. A strong focus on customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail is essential, along with a passion for the game of golf. We provide a safe and positive work environment, with room to grow.
- Responsibilities
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- Daily operations: opening & closing procedures, Proshop organization and cleanliness, managing the tee-sheet, managing outside operations staffing levels and effectiveness, staging area cleanliness, driving range cleanliness, monitoring pace of play, and utilizing JONAS for all retail and golf-course related transactions.
- Retail operations: assisting the Head Professional in the display, inventory control, promotion, and sales of merchandise. Also includes inventory management of rental and demo clubs/sets.
- Events: assisting in the execution of Men’s & Ladies’ leagues as well as internal and external tournaments.
- Instruction: providing private/group lessons and managing/headlining the club’s very successful junior golf programs and camps.
- Qualifications
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- PGA of Canada member in good standing
- Ability to work in a high-paced environment and multi-task
- Private club experience is an asset but not required.
- JONAS experience (POS and Tee Time Management) is an asset.
- Experienced with Windows-based applications (ie: Microsoft Office & Golf Genius Software & Smart Golf)
- Compensation
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- $800 - $1100 per week, commensurate with experience
- Year-End Bonus + in-season tips
- Benefits/Perks
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- Employee meal program
- Tournament & education allowance
- PGA of Canada dues paid
- Staff uniforms
- Equipment package
- 100% of lesson revenue (new enclosed range opening in 2026, tons of potential lesson revenue)
- Ability to play 3-4 times per week, any time of day
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Golf Operations
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Management & Leadership
- Start Date
- 2026-04-13
- Course Website
- https://briarsgolf.com/
- Social Media Page(s)
- Employment Duration
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- Early/mid-April ~ October 31st
- 5-6 shifts/week (Approx. 40-44 hours per week)
- Contact Information
- Please send your resume to Colin Galea (Head Professional) colin@briarsgolf.com