Head Golf Professional - Bigwin Island Golf Club

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Location

Bigwin Island Golf Club, Baysville, ON

Posted

2023-10-27

Deadline

2023-11-17

Job Summary

The Head Golf Professional will oversee the day-to-day golf operations at Bigwin Island Golf Club. As a key member of our Private Club’s leadership team, The Head Professional will lead our team of 6 Assistant Professionals and over 25 Golf Services employees.

Ideally, this candidate will have vast experience at a Private Golf Club, with a keen focus on high level of service, coaching/instruction with a strong business acumen. Other ideal assets would include retail focus, extremely strong communication skills and past experiences of leadership and developing a team.

Key Points:

· Opened for play in 2001

· Hosted the PGA of Canada Championship in 2023

· Operating season is mid-May to Thanksgiving Monday (13,000-14,000 Rounds of Golf annually)

· 6 PGA of Canada Professionals on staff, including a year-round Golf Shop Manager

· High demand for instruction & programming

· Practice Range renovation in 2019

· Bunker renovation in 2017

· Healthy Membership with a lengthy wait list

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

· Coordination and execution of all Member events

· Monitor outside service staff and ensure exceptional levels of customer services are met

· Promote and provide lessons and club fitting, utilizing the equipment provided

· Maintain a healthy playing relationship with the membership

· Have direct responsibility in the Retail Operation with merchandising, inventory control and sales

· Providing world-class service to Members and Guests

· Promote the Club and facilities with the highest regard

· Oversee the Golf Shop operations in conjunction with the Golf Shop Manager

· Supervising and assisting the Golf Services staff (approximately 30 staff)

· Oversee merchandising, pricing, and inventory control. This will include end of month physical counts

· Maintain proper and accurate business records reflecting revenue and cost of golf operation

· Club fitting and club repair

· Conducting private lessons and develop and manage the Junior Program and Member Clinics & Golf Camps

· Liaising with the Professional staff for tournament organization

· Supervise and train all golf staff and lead by example

· Maintain a clean, organized, and well-kept Golf Shop

· Assist in the development and preparation of the golf operation budget, monitoring throughout the season

· To serve the needs of the member in accordance with the operational and health & safety policies and procedures outlined in the Bigwin Island Golf Club orientation manual, policies and procedures booklet and your detailed job description

· Attend education conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows

Qualifications

· Class A PGA of Canada Member in good standing

· Positive, professional attitude and a team player with strong interpersonal skills

· Excellent member service, sales, and organizational skills

· Club fitting and equipment (Trackman & Foresight) knowledge in an asset

· Experienced instructor conducting Private lessons/clinics & camps

· Knowledge of supplies, merchandise, vendors, as well as inventory control of these items

· High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion

· Ability to interpret and implement company rules, policies and procedures

· Experienced Microsoft Word and Excel user. Proficient in other applications, i.e. Golf Genius, EZGO pace etc.

· Knowledge of Northstar is an asset

· Previous experience in the Private Club industry is considered an asset

Compensation

· Attractive year-round Salary (to be agreed on)

· Private and Group lesson revenue

· Strong bonus potential at year-end

Benefits/Perks

· Meal plan

· Health Benefits

· Staff equipment package

· Clothing allowance (Professional Staff in uniform every day, supplied by the Club)

· PGA of Canada Dues paid for by the Club

· Education & travel funds

· Cell phone & computer provided by Club

PGA of Canada Specialization

Golf Operations

Course Website

https://bigwinisland.com/

Employment Duration

Year-round, Full-time

Contact Information

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Luke Ridley, General Manager/Director of Golf  at lridley@bigwinislandgc.com.

Please include “Head Golf Professional” in the subject line.

Bigwin Island would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting candidates under consideration.

Accommodation We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization as well as providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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.