Apprentice/Assistant Professional - Vancouver Golf Club
- Location
- The Vancouver Golf Club – Coquitlam, BC
- Posted
- 2023-12-20
- Deadline
- 2024-01-12
- Job Summary
- The Vancouver Golf Club is excited to share the exceptional career opportunity of Apprentice/Assistant Golf Professional to join VGC’s pro team in early 2024!
- Responsibilities
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• Playing golf with VGC Members and striving to improve your level of play.
• Support with the management of retail operations and inventory in the VGC Golf Pro Shop.
• Collaborate with the Golf Pro Shop team in the planning and execution of all VGC tournaments and events.
• Assist with the successful operation of Members leagues and strengthening of our Junior program.
• Providing golf instruction for all skill levels, utilizing the latest technologies, and applying programming trends.
• Club fitting and basic club repairs support
- Qualifications
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• Successful candidates must be a PGA of Canada member in good standing.
• Member-focussed mindset with a solid understanding of the private membership golf club environment.
• Previous experience at a high-end private facility where excellence is an expectation.
• Strong member-service skills with the ability to supervise our retail operations staff from time-to-time.
• Tech-savvy with a knack for keeping up-to-date with the latest technology trends.
• *Bonus* Knowledge of the following software/platforms would be considered a definite asset:
o JONAS (point of sales system)
o Golf Genius Tournament software
o Trackman Launch Monitor Radar
- Compensation
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Base salary of between $40,000 - $48,000 per year (commensurate with experience) + you will receive 100% of earned Lesson Revenue (anticipated between $5000 and $15,000).
- Benefits/Perks
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• Embark on a rewarding career journey at the Vancouver Golf Club through a full-time, permanent role on our team.
• In addition to your annual salary, you will earn 100% of your revenue on lessons.
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package, available to you upon successful completion of our three-month probationary period.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The successful candidate will have access to an annual continuing education budget of $1000 per year.
• Access to VGC’s generous Staff Meal Program, which provides you with a complimentary lunch meal from one of our restaurant staff menus!
• Plenty of team building activities, appreciation dinners, and company staff events are held throughout the year.
• VGC recognizes the need for work-life balance through our 5-day work week.
• Additional perks include golf privileges, delicious meals, cell phone and uniform allowances, free on-site parking, internal growth opportunities and so much more.
- Course Website
- https://www.vancouvergolfclub.com/
- Employment Duration
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Full-time, Permanent
Anticipated Start Date: We would be excited to welcome the successful candidate to join our team between January 2024 and March 2024
- Contact Information
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Don't miss the chance to be a part of our prestigious club's rich history and success.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter by Friday, January 12th, 2024.
Please apply directly to VGC’s Director of Golf, Sean Thompson, at sthompson@vancouvergolfclub.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Vancouver Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please contact careers@vancouvergolfclub.com