Associate/Assistant Professional: Lookout Point Country Club - Pelham, ON
WHO WE ARE?
Lookout Point Country Club is a premier private golf club in the Niagara Region in an idyllic setting, perched high atop the Niagara Escarpment in the heart of wine country. A club rich in tradition, delivering a premier golf experience and a welcoming atmosphere to its members.
Consistently ranked in the top 100 in Canada, Lookout Point takes pride in being known as one of Canada’s great “hidden gems” and one of only three Water J. Travis designed courses in the country. Having celebrated our centennial season in 2022, Lookout Point is now setting its sights on the future with a number of projects in development which will continue to push the club to the forefront of the Canadian golf landscape.
Lookout Point has a deep history of championship golf. It is here where Canadian golfing legends such as Marlene Stewart Streit, Cathy Sherk, Stan Horne, Bill Kozak and many others honed their skills and learned what it took to be international, national and provincial champions. Lookout Point truly is a “golfer’s golf course” that tests all aspects of a player’s game.
Work/Life balance is an important aspect of working at Lookout Point. We put an emphasis on our employees first - creating opportunities for career growth and skill development, balanced with flexible schedules that support a variety of individual lifestyles, all fully supported by a dynamic and motivated management team.
- Location
- Lookout Point Country Club - Pelham, ON
- Posted
- 2022-12-07
- Deadline
- 2023-01-06
- Job Summary
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WHAT WE NEED:
Lookout Point Country Club seeks a dedicated, creative, passionate, and outgoing individual to help lead our Professional Team, reporting to our Head Golf Professional.
The successful candidate will be skilled in customer service and bring an energetic approach to assessing and exceeding the day-to-day needs of our members & their guests.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Salary, Seasonal, Full-Time with an opportunity for year-round employment.
- A Flexible schedule focused on a positive work/life balance that includes time allotted for playing golf with members & teaching.
- A leadership position on our professional team
- A chance to develop and polish your skills with responsibilities that will help you advance in your desired career path
- A chance to supplement your income, and be involved in the Lookout Point Learning Centre, growing the game of golf through individual instruction, men’s & ladies’ clinics, junior camps, and other programming.
- Responsibilities
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Providing excellent customer service to members & guests
- Completing daily merchandising responsibilities in the Golf Shop
-Managing and executing our Men’s & Ladies Leagues
- Work alongside our corporate partners on the setup and execution of charity tournaments hosted at Lookout Point Country Club
- Plan, organize, and execute member events while working closely with the games committee to achieve their vision
- Alongside the Merchandising Manager, maintain golf shop standards and assist in implementing the strategy for the retail golf shop.
- Creating schedules for the golf shop staff that fall in line with the golf operations labour budget
- Assist with training, coaching and mentorship of seasonal staff
- Golf instruction & club fitting
- Maintain a professional image within the club, the community, and the PGA
- Maintain a good working relationship with the other department heads while working towards the common goal of delivering excellent customer service and running first-class events.
- Adheres to Employment Labor laws; WSIB and Health and Safety regulations
- Interprets and enforces club rules and regulations laid out by the Board of Directors
- Qualifications
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Possess the ability to adapt quickly in new & fast-paced environments.
- Possess the ability to make decisions based on a solid understanding of the club's rules & regulations.
- Possess a positive attitude and contribute to creating a positive workspace for others.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills which allow you to excel in a team environment
- Coach-ability and a desire for learning
- A working knowledge of the private golf club industry is an asset but not necessary.
- Show initiative, and are known as a self-starter. You know how to find and create work for yourself and others
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Sound knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament execution
- Experience with Golf Genius Software is an asset.
- TrackMan certification or equivalent knowledge of launch monitor data preferred.
- Experience with Jonas Management & POS Software an asset.
- Retail sales experience preferred
- Smart Serve Certification
- Compensation
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- A competitive weekly salary, commensurate with experience
- Ability to supplement income through the Lookout Point Learning Centre (80% of teaching revenue)
- Benefits/Perks
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- Golf equipment package
- Meal program
- Clothing allowance
- PGA of Canada dues (reimbursed after successful completion of the 2023 season)
- Tournament allowance for PGA of Ontario events, must be approved by the HP
- 5 day work week (with hours allotted for teaching & playing with members)
- Golf Shop Sales Incentive Program & Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Staff pricing & PUD discounts with supporting vendors
- Full playing privileges
- Start Date
- 2023-03-05
- Course Website
- <a href="http://www.lookoutpointcc.com">www.lookoutpointcc.com</a>
- Social Media Page(s)
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookoutpointcc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lookoutpointcc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lookoutpointcc?
- Employment Duration
- Seasonal, Full Time (early March - end November) with the potential for year-round employment
- Contact Information
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Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume clearly marked: Associate/Assistant Professional via email to:
Dan Roud, PGA of Canada Class A Head Professional
Lookout Point Country Club
Lookout Point Country Club is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization as well as providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with relevant legislation. Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.