Teaching Professional
Snowcapped Whistler peaks. A brilliant emerald-colored lake. Majestic fir trees. Fresh, invigorating mountain air. This is the setting that inspired the great Jack Nicklaus to create a golf course as unique as himself. This par 71, 18-hole course winds along a gentle valley floor offering you a spectacular setting as your golfing skills are tested to the fullest. Winner of numerous awards since its opening in 1995, Nicklaus North has played host to events such as the PGA Skins Game and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf - welcoming some of golf's biggest names.
- Location
- Nicklaus North Golf Course - Whistler, BC
- Posted
- 2021-11-17
- Deadline
- 2022-01-15
- Job Summary
- Nicklaus North Golf Course is open from early May – mid October. The Cabin, Nicklaus North Golf Academy’s state of the art indoor/outdoor facility includes two bays and is open year-round. The Teaching Professional will be a dynamic constant-learner with a background in golf instruction and club fitting.
- Responsibilities
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- Engaging our members and guests in an authentic charismatic way.
- Suggesting and fulfilling club fitting requests as a key driver for game improvement.
- Works cross-functionally with the Golf Shop to seamlessly deliver experiences.
- Qualifications
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REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Minimum two years of golf instruction - group, individual, junior and adult.
- Passionate about golf instruction and club fitting.
- Exceptional guest service; goes above and beyond naturally. Fantastic ability to multi-task.
- Strong communicator. Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Friendly and outgoing. Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
- Experience with Trackman and technology is an asset.
- Member in good standing with a PGA association preferred, but not required.
BASED ON NICKLAUS NORTH’S CORE VALUES, THE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL WILL ENCOMPASS:
- Passion: Ensures the highest standards of care for our Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course.
- Authenticity: Be impeccable with your word. Convey open, honest and respectful communication.
- Integrity: Reflect on situations with humble self-evaluation. Able to clearly define strengths and weaknesses
- Innovation: A natural problem solver. Self-starter who takes initiative.
- Excellence: Re-think the status-quo and be a person of action.
- Teamwork: Inspires others and leads by example.
- Sustainability: Maintain focus on the big picture; considers the natural environment with every choice.
- Compensation
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- Monthly salary of $3000 for instruction of some core programs, plus commission on club fitting and a la carte instruction.
- The a la carte pay is “$60 per hour with opportunity for growth
- Benefits/Perks
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- Playing privileges in accordance with Nicklaus North club policies.
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Teaching
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Coaching
- Start Date
- 2022-04-01
- Course Website
- <a href="https://www.nicklausnorth.com/"><strong>https://www.nicklausnorth.com/</strong></a>
- Employment Duration
- May – October, opportunity for year-round employment.
- Contact Information
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APPLY ONLINE TODAY: ATTENTION ANDREW SMART | DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Accommodation
We are an equal opportunity employer and are 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.