Assistant Professional

Islington Golf Club is a private club founded in 1923, during the "Golden Age" of golf course construction. It was designed by renowned architect, Stanley Thompson. Surrounded by 6500 yards of golf course parkland in Toronto's west end with Mimico Creek winding its way through tree-lined fairways, the club is a wonderful place to enjoy a day on the links with family and friends.

We were awarded Club of the Year in 2019 by the Canadian Society of Club Managers and we provide an excellent working environment.

Location

Islington Golf Club - Toronto, Ontario

Posted

2021-11-19

Deadline

2021-12-10

Job Summary

We want YOU to join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Golf Professional. You will be responsible for all activities relating to the management and execution of Islington Golf Club’s golf operations such as: member tournaments, outside staff service, golf shop, practise facilities, instructional programs, and maintenance of golf equipment (carts, ball washers etc.)

Responsibilities

Assists with the day-to-day operation of member and guest play
Coordinates and executes of all member events
Monitors outside service staff
Controls and manages daily play
Promotes and provides lessons and clinics
Golfs with the members
Participates in purchasing, selling, and displaying of golf shop merchandise
Performs other tasks as assigned by Head Golf Professional

Qualifications

What you bring:

PGA of Canada member in good standing
Minimum of two years’ experience working in a golf shop
Must have Club fitting experience
Must have previous teaching experience

Skills & Knowledge

Customer service orientated
Ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrates strong administrative skills
Strong organizational skills
Detail orientated
Possesses merchandising skills
Has general knowledge of tournament organization
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with members/guests/suppliers
The ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities
Flexibility to respond to changes in demands and address special requests on short notice
Excellent interpersonal communication
Positive, engaging personality
Self-motivated
Focused on delivering top notch service to members and guests
Ability to multi-task and meet tight/conflicting deadlines
Ability to respond to changes in demands and address special requests on short notice
Act as a highly visible ambassador for the Club by projecting a positive & professional image

Compensation

To be negotiated

Course Website

<a href="https://islingtongolfclub.com/"><strong>https://islingtongolfclub.com/</strong></a>

Contact Information

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We are thrilled to kick off our 2022 season by hosting the practice facilities for the Canadian Open in June 2022 and we want you to be a part of this experience. If you are a passionate individual who is excited about this position, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of the Head Golf Professional Phil Kavanagh at phil@islingtongolfclub.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All responses will be held in strict confidence. If you feel you possess the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply no later than December 10th, 2021.

*Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a requirement of employment at Islington Golf Club, unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

*Islington Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants under consideration for employment will be contacted to participate further in the recruitment process. If you are contacted and you require any accommodation in the recruitment process due to a disability, please indicate this and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.