Apprentice/ Assistant Golf Professional: Summerland Golf & Country Club
Head Professional Josh Horsthuis & The Summerland Golf & Country Club are looking for the services of an Apprentice/Assistant Golf Professional to add to our talented team for the 2025 season and beyond. Perched above Trout Creek Canyon, the Summerland Golf Club provides its members and guests with an exceptional golfing experience. Our championship golf facility includes a newly renovated clubhouse, brand new cart fleet & full-length practice facility. Including a 300-yard driving range with both mat & grass Tee decks, 3 practice greens and a private teaching deck. With a membership of 700 strong, and consistent growth across all categories, Summerland has a diverse and golf-hungry atmosphere.
- Location
- Summerland Golf & Country Club
- Posted
- 2024-11-18
- Deadline
- 2025-01-15
- Job Summary
- The Apprentice/ Assistant Golf Professional would report directly to the Head Golf Professional and would be a key member of the golf services team. The successful candidate would... Bring enthusiasm and a passion for golf with them to work every day … Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism … Be self-motivated and seek out opportunities to grow both personally and within their field … Possess strong Interpersonal, communication & organizational Skills … Have a keen eye and attention to detail … Be comfortable in a sales environment, aiding the golf shop in its sales goals. … Be excited about Junior golf and developing new and innovative programs … Be looking to grow their teaching knowledge and personal brand … Be part of a team and work with coworkers towards a common goal … Be willing to try, fail and grow as a golf professional
- Responsibilities
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Job Roles/ Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
- Attending to the needs of Members and guests alike
- Management of the Tee Sheet & first tee to ensure member & Guest satisfaction
- Management of the Cart Fleet
- Management of outside services staff members
- Merchandising of the Professional shop
- Professional Shop Sales
- Teaching Lessons to members and guests of the club
- Facilitating Junior Golf Programs
- Key member in deliverance of Men's and/or Ladies Leagues
- Club Fitting as needed
- Tournament planning, management and facilitation
- Qualifications
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- Working towards or current affiliation with the PGA of Canada
- Minimum 2+ years previous work experience in a Golf Shop
- Experience with Golf Genius would be considered an asset
Experience with Lightspeed POS would be considered an asset - Experience teaching lessons and/or running Junior programs would be considered an asset
- Compensation
- The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary ranging from $3800-$4200/ month based on experience.
- Benefits/Perks
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- 100% of Teaching Revenues
- Equipment Package as negotiated with manufacturers
- Staff Meal Supplement + % off meals while on shift
- PGA dues paid upon completion of successful season
- Potential for year-round Teaching opportunities.
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Teaching
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Golf Operations
- Start Date
- 2025-03-01
- Course Website
- https://www.summerlandgolf.com/
- Social Media Page(s)
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- Employment Duration
- Full-time, Seasonal, Multi-year contracts available for the right candidates
- Contact Information
- To apply please send you resume and cover letter to Head Professional, Josh Horsthuis (josh@summerlandgolf.com) with Subject “Apprentice/ Assistant Professional Job Application”