Head Associate Golf Professional : Mississaugua Golf and Country Club

About us

The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club is one of Canada’s top private all-season golf clubs, with a diverse membership of 1,400 members and an outstanding Tier One golf course famous for its excellence. The Club has played host to numerous premier events, including six Canadian Opens.

Founded in 1906, MG&CC is a year-round private club that offers golf, curling, tennis, dining, fitness and social amenities. Our Tudor Clubhouse is a spectacular venue for casual and fine dining, banquets, weddings and various social events and functions.

Location

Mississaugua Golf and Country Club - Mississauga, ON

Posted

2024-01-11

Deadline

2024-01-31

Job Summary

The Head Associate Professional is responsible for providing a quality reputation and superior customer service for all members and guests of MG&CC. The Head Associate Professional will also deliver a high-quality lesson experience to all categories of membership; efficiently conduct Club events and daily operational procedures pertaining to on course activities, general Professional Shop operations and the retail sales programs.

The Head Associate Professional will lead by example and exemplify the position of a leader to all employees in promotion of the Club.

Responsibilities

General Professional Shop Operations including:

Leadership by providing positive reinforcement to create high morale among employees
Tee time management and assist with on course pace of play initiatives
Assists the Director of Golf in organizing and conducting all club tournaments.

Sales

Work alongside Merchandise and Retail Manager to ensure retail operations meet Member’s expectations
Lead retail sales and merchandise management
Attendance of product knowledge events
Knowledge of product features and benefits and to promote multiple selling
Club Fitting specialist and Fitting Day participation
Implement correct cash register and POS procedures
Maintain and enhance vendor relations

Inventory

Lead quarterly inventory checks, implement policies for inventory control, data input and packing slip/invoice maintenance
Lead club retail environment and follow operational directives
Monitor specific sponsor’s equipment inventory pertaining to levels and balancing programs

Personal presentation

To promote one’s self through a professional appearance that is becoming of a Golf Professional and demonstrate a high standard of personal hygiene

Teaching

To deliver a high standard of instruction to all categories of membership
To promote the lesson program to all categories of membership
Actively advertise & support all junior programs including the 3.6.9. Junior Night
Develop playing ability
Commit to continued professional development

Specific

Professional Shop Operations – oversee all daily Professional Shop Operations, including overall presentation, cleanliness, daily procedures, creation of weekly Professional Shop schedule, and serve as a liaison between the Professional Shop and Director of Golf
Implement procedures for correctly administrating and tracking of both member credit & sweeps
Assist the Director of Golf with the creation of promotional & marketing campaigns, increasing communication & foot traffic in Professional Shop
To assist the Director of Golf with the design and promotion of all golf-related events.
Assists the Director of Golf with annual and monthly budgets for the golf operations.
Orders supplies associated with golf activities.
Assists the Merchandise and Retail Manager in maintaining an attractive, orderly appearance in the Golf Shop.
Provides private lessons to Members and Guests.
Supervises Golf Shop personnel.
Supervises Assistant Golf Professionals on staff.
Interviews, hires, schedules, and supervises all Golf Operations staff.
Assists the Director of Golf in interpreting and enforcing golf rules and regulations.
In absence of the Director of Golf will take Golf Operations point person role.

Qualifications

Class A Member in good standing of the PGA of Canada
Bring 3-5 years of experience
Post-secondary degree or working towards PGM college diploma preferred
Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills
Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
Creative thought and problem solving abilities
Knowledge of Jonas POS, GGGolf Tee Sheet and Golf Genius TMS an asset
Merchandise & Retail experience an asset
Club repair, fitting, teaching & strong playing skills an asset
Hardworking and reliable
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Shift work hours – days and afternoons on weekdays, weekends and public holidays

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits/Perks

You will enjoy working at MGCC because....

We offer a team-oriented environment and the opportunity work with enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals
Enjoy challenging work with lots of variety and opportunities to continuously learn and develop
Receive 95% of lesson revenues and 100 % of clinic revenues
Participate in our comprehensive group benefits program (after 3 months of continuous service)
Build your future income security through participation in our Pension program (after 2 years of continuous service)
Enjoy delicious meals prepared fresh daily by our culinary team
Have fun with the MG&CC team at our Club Sponsored events and activities
Staff uniform provided
Playing package and the opportunity to play golf on one of Canada’s oldest and most storied golf clubs.
End of season bonus as well as PGA of Canada dues paid

Course Website

https://www.mississauguagolf.com/

Employment Duration

Full-Time

Contact Information

Location

1725 Mississauga Rd. (Mississauga Rd. & QEW) (Toronto, Canada Area)

**NOTE: MG&CC is not on a bus route. You must have reliable transportation.

How to Apply: Deadline - January 31st, 2024

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Jeremy Broom, Director of Golf at jbroom@mississauguagolf.com. Please Include “Head Associate Golf Professional” in the subject line. In your application, please provide specific examples of your commitment to member service.

We would like to thank all applicants for their application, please be advised that at this time we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration. Selected candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment criminal background check.

Mississaugua Golf and Country Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to identity, ethnicity, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, religion, political beliefs, family status, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Club expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Club employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.