Seasonal Assistant Professional: Niagara Parks Golf
Niagara Parks is one of the largest employers in the Niagara Region, with over 1,700 full time and seasonal employees. Our team is comprised of energetic and friendly staff who provide guests from around the world with exceptional quality service. Niagara Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a highly professional, motivated, engaged and inclusive workforce within a culture of teamwork, mutual respect and trust. This is achieved by aligning the right people with the right skills in the right places to promote continuous improvement and excellence.
Our corporate vision is to be an innovative example of sustainability as the environmental and cultural stewards of the Niagara River Corridor; a welcoming, accessible and inspiring place offering world class natural, historical and authentic experiences; a source of national pride and identity; and one of the most spectacular parks in the world.
- Location
- Legends on the Niagara Golf
- Posted
- 2023-11-28
- Deadline
- 2024-01-30
- Job Summary
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Niagara Parks is seeking the services of a Seasonal Assistant Professional to help the Head Golf Professional in the management of the facility’s day-to-day golf operations from May 2024 to October 2024. The ideal candidate will be responsible to supervise and manage golf operations in the absence of the Head Golf Professional.
All duties of the position shall be performed with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all members and guests, which will include, but are not limited to checking in golfers, handling cash, maintaining control of the tee sheet, organizing tournaments and leagues, creating a robust junior program, overseeing golf operations, and developing good relationships with members.
- Responsibilities
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- Display a friendly, positive attitude consistent with the image of the NPC.
- Performs cashier duties including receiving payments for green fees, cart and club rentals, and for various golf merchandise.
- Opens/closes the pro shop, prepares register float, change orders, closing statements and reports.
- Executes tee time reservations, issues rain checks and gift certificate sales.
- Organizes, coordinates, and executes in-house golf leagues.
- Assist with product receiving, inputting, pricing, stocking and merchandising.
- Organizes, books, prepares and maintains wholesale and package reservations.
- Assist with inventory management and audit preparation functions.
- Responsible for merchandise displays, cleanliness, and overall pro shop appearance.
- Organize and conduct various tournament functions.
- Communicate with starter and on-course rangers to ensure smooth operations.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, First Aid, and established policies and procedures.
- Provide guests with information about the golf course and other NPC attractions.
- Provide guests with expert information and insight relative to the game of golf, equipment, and merchandise as required.
- Inform golfers of potentially threatening weather / lightening shelters and procedures.
Performs Other Related Duties
- As assigned.
- Display a friendly, positive attitude consistent with the image of the NPC.
- Qualifications
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- PGA of Canada member or registered candidate working towards ‘Class A’ designation.
- Completion of or enrolled in PGM Diploma, Business-related Diploma or University business degree and the successful completion of the PGA Playing Ability Test as per the PGA Membership requirements.
- Must possess strong leadership skills, have high attention to detail, and have strong multitasking skills.
- Be friendly to our guests and be committed to working within a team environment.
Experience:
- Knowledge of the game of golf, play protocol, the golf swing and golf operations. Specialized equipment and product knowledge.
- Knowledge of cash register and cash handling procedures.
- Knowledge of NPC facilities and services, knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures.
- Familiarity with basic Microsoft applications and software.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a public or private course setting working within golf shop operations is considered as asset.
- Familiar with golf specific retail point of sales, cash handling and daily reconciliations.
- Familiarity with the G1 point of sales system would be considered an asset.
- Compensation
- Niagara Parks offers an annual salary range of $46,394.66 to $55,487.33 per annum.
- Benefits/Perks
- To be discussed
- Course Website
- https://www.niagaraparks.com/corporate/careers/
- Employment Duration
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Golf Operations from May 2024 to October 2024.
- Contact Information
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Applications for this position will be accepted until January 30, 2024.
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The personal information in your candidate profile is collected under the authority of the Niagara Parks Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.N.3, s.4(l) and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used to assess your qualifications for the job postings to which you apply. If successful, your information will also be used for the creation of your employee profile under the authority of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, c.41, s.15(1). We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Niagara Parks will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require additional information regarding the collection and use of the personal information in your candidate profile, or would like to request an alternate format, please contact Niagara Parks at 905.295.4377 ext. 3601 or by e-mail at employment@niagaraparks.com.