Assistant Professional/Candidate for Membership: Essex Golf & Country Club
Essex Golf Club is a private, 18-hole facility with history dating back to 1902. The course was designed by the legendary Donald Ross and has hosted many professional and amateur championships. The club takes pride in maintaining traditional values while striving to ensure its commitment to excellence.
- Location
- Essex Golf & Country Club
- Posted
- 2025-11-12
- Deadline
- 2025-11-24
- Job Summary
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and grow professionally at one of the most renowned private golf facilities in Canada. The candidate will be assisting the Director of Golf in all aspects of the Golf Operation and maintaining exceptional customer service levels.
- Responsibilities
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- Daily operations including: opening & closing procedures, ensuring the Pro Shop is always neat, clean and organized at all times.
- Managing the daily tee-sheet and operating the POS for all transactions.
- Providing excellent customer service to all members and guests. Offering professional advice and assistance, answering questions, solving problems and overseeing golf services.
- Assisting in the receipt, display, inventory, control, promotion and sales of merchandise in the golf shop.
- Assisting in the management and execution of all club leagues, events, tournaments and outings. Specific tournament duties would include: starting and scoring of groups, preparing post round results, draws and tee-times.
- Producing event and tournament information for internal and external promotions.
- Providing private golf instruction and assisting with the club’s junior golf programs.
- Qualifications
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- A keen desire to deliver outstanding customer service
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems effectively
- Be extremely organized, with experience in managing events, leagues and retail.
- Have an engaging personality with good work habits.
- Ability to learn and develop skill sets.
- Ability to assist with club’s Junior Program and lesson programs.
- Proficient in Word and Excel software
- Experience with JONAS POS, GGGolf Reservation Software is an asset.
- Compensation
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- Hours/Wages: 36-40 hours per week. Salary of $800 -$900 per week (negotiated based on experience).
- Lessons: 100% lesson revenue.
- Benefits/Perks
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To be negotiated and based on experience of Candidate*
- PGA of Canada Dues
- Tournament Allowance
- Equipment Package
- Clothing Allowance
- Professional Development Allowance
- Meals
- Medical Benefits
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Teaching
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Golf Operations
- Start Date
- 2026-02-15
- Course Website
- https://www.essexgolf.com/
- Employment Duration
- Full-time, Seasonal
- Contact Information
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Interested candidates are welcome to forward their cover letter, resume and references to:
Only candidates under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Application closing deadline: November 24, 2025