Associate/Assistant Golf Professional: Fairview Mountain Golf Club

Fairview Mountain golf club is a semi-private facility located in South Okanagan Valley in the town of Oliver, British Columbia. Originally established in 1925, FMGC has undergone a few transformations along the way to becoming the 7,000 yard, 18-hole Championship facility it is today. FMGC has a membership base of 285 and hosts a high volume of daily fee guest players throughout its 8-month playing season.

The club prides itself on providing a friendly, enjoyable, high value golfing environment in which our staff “team” and golf professionals work hard to deliver exceptional service in all areas of our facility most importantly our golf experience. Recognized as the “2015 PGA of BC Golf Facility of the Year” and most recently “2020 PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year” and ranked within Score Golf Magazines 2015 Top 59 Public golf facilities, our club takes great pride being recognized as one of BC’s premier golf destinations.

The club offers full club house facilities, member locker rooms, member club storage and full practice facilities including a fully encompassing short game facility. The club has also just added a state of the art teaching and fitting center at the driving range, it is equipped with a full inventory of TaylorMade and Ping fitting tools, TrackMan, and GC Quad launch monitors.

Location

Fairview Mountain Golf Club - Oliver, BC

Posted

2024-02-01

Deadline

2024-02-23

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the head professional the assistant professional will play a key role in our golf operations department. The position will promote the “ultimate Fairview Mountain golf experience” and ensure our members and guests alike are provided exceptional service and a variety of golf related programs.

The potential candidate will need to be a hand’s on, motivated, personable individual whom has a passion for game and business of golf.

Responsibilities

• Minor club repairs

• Retail Operations, (inventory, receiving, and custom orders)

• Assist and operate junior golf instruction program, as well as individual and group clinics

• Expected to play an active role in member golf tournaments & events.

• Individual is expected to be an active player and participant in regional tournaments, education seminars, and/or PGA of BC initiatives.

• Ability to handle member, corporate events and large travelling golf groups.

• Actively participates with fellow staff members as it relates to golf shop sales.

• Maintain and promote a well-respected and professional image with the club, the industry, and the community.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the PGA of Canada

• Individual is required to be personable and possess natural ability to work with others

• Proficient instructor and well versed in the latest club fitting technologies.

• Computer literate, ability and creativity to add content to our website, monthly newsletter, Twitter feed, and Facebook page.

• Familiarity with Lightspeed POS system, Golf Genius, GC Quad and Trackman is an asset

• Strong customer service and communication skills

Compensation

• Monthly Base Salary $3600 - $4500 based on experience

• 100 % of lesson revenues and $12,000-$15,000 of teaching opportunities (outside required 37.5 shop hours)

Benefits/Perks

• Possible moving allowance

• Clothing package

• Meal program

• Monthly sales incentive programs

• Unlimited playing and practicing privileges

• Equipment package

• PGA of Canada dues paid (at the end of the 2024 season)

• Additional Benefits: benchmark sales incentives

• Education allowance (passing grade required)

Course Website

https://fairviewmountain.com/

Employment Duration

• Employment March 1st 2024 through October 31st 2024, with the opportunity for a 12-month position for the right candidate.

• 37.5 required golf shop hours per week, allowing for a strong work life balance

Contact Information

Send Resumes to:

Head Professional, Rob Tadey via email @ rtadey@fairviewmountain.com and or physically to: Fairview Mountain Golf Club 933 Old Golf Course Road Oliver, BC V0H 1T1