StudioX – Master Club Fitter (Two Locations)

Golf Town has grown to become the Home of Golf in Canada. Our web business and stores across Canada have everything customers need to play their very best. The Golf Town stores, and site are sanctuaries where golf devotees come to try, buy, learn about and improve their golf game. Our big box stores which average 18,000 square feet allow us to carry an unprecedented selection of all the top brand names in golf. Whatever customers are looking for – from clubs, bags and balls, to footwear, apparel, accessories and gifts - we're a veritable golfer's paradise.

Come work with us! YOU live for green fairways, long drives and holes in one. You have a passion for the game of golf and for winning. You live an active, healthy lifestyle. You believe in being your authentic self-every day and want to join a team of leaders, innovators, and lovers of the game. We are inviting those who live what we sell every day and who celebrate the love of golf to Come Out and Play!

Location

Golf Town - Toronto, Ontario (Woodbridge and Etobicoke)

Posted

2022-02-24

Deadline

2022-03-24

Job Summary

The StudioX – Master Club Fitter is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the custom fitting centre (“CFC”). The CFC is a state-of-the-art custom fitting facility with a vast assortment of demo clubheads and shafts, multiple private custom fitting bays and a putter fitting platform powered by the best technology in the game.

The StudioX – Master Club Fitter will personally perform custom fittings on- and off-site, manage the appointment schedule, host club fitting events (virtual and in-person) for customers and staff, and provide training, support, and continuing education to Golf Town’s roster of current and aspiring Master Club Fitters (“MCF”). The successful individual will stay up to date on the latest developments in the world of golf and club fitting, including new methods, products, and technologies. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be responsible for every step of the custom fitting process and ensuring that Golf Town’s premium custom fitting experience is best-in-class.

The incumbent will be an expert in the game of golf and related products and services with an extensive background in club fitting, a thorough understanding of the golf swing; and a demonstrated knowledge of the science of golf as it relates to club performance, custom fitting, tools and technology.

Responsibilities

Custom Fitting:

Deliver a best-in-class premium club fitting experience to Golf Town’s customers
Assist in planning and coordinating the training schedule with the Director of Instruction (“DOI”)
Work with the DOI and merchandising teams to maintain the correct assortment of custom club fitting products and tools
Work together with other departments (e.g. marketing, visual, etc.) to ensure the CFC reaches and exceeds its objectives
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with customers and all store employees
Oversee and manage the entire stores custom orders from the date of purchase to delivery
Maintain a high level of product knowledge in order to assist customers by being able to recommend the correct product to enhance player performance
Performs other responsibilities as required

Facilitation:

Run in-store product knowledge, training sessions and workshops.
Facilitate training via technology (i.e. webinars, conference calls, e-learning, etc.) and multi-media presentations (images, audio, and video).
Administer “Master Fitter Certification” sessions.

Qualifications

Must be an avid golfer with strong technical knowledge of equipment.
Experienced (“Master” level) club fitter (vendor, green grass, or retail) with demonstrated proficiency in club fitting and building
Experience with various club fitting and lunch monitor technologies
Foresight PEAK™ Level 1 Certified Professional Training
In-depth knowledge of golf club delivery and golf swing mechanics
PGA of Canada member in good standing an asset or demonstrated ability to pass the PGA of Canada Playing Ability Test
Ability to speak French an asset
5-7 years’ experience in club fitting
Experience and/or working knowledge of retail operations
Ability to work cross-functionally
Superior organization, planning and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral, to all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to travel (25%)

Compensation

To be negotiated

PGA of Canada Specialization

Teaching

PGA of Canada Specialization

Coaching

Course Website

<a href="https://www.golftown.com/en-CA/homepage"><strong>https://www.golftown.com/en-CA/homepage</strong></a>

Contact Information

All resumes be sent to Golf Town Career site , https://www.joingolftown.com/ and directly to Angie Rainkie - arainkie@cloud.golftown.com.

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.