Associate Golf Professional

The Campbell River Golf & Country Club has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Golf Professional to join our team! The Associate Golf Professional is responsible for creating and managing in-house and charity tournaments, events, leagues for the Campbell River Golf & Country Club and Velocity Lounge & Driving Range in correspondence to the Golf Operations. The Associate Golf Professional will market and promote all Golf Operations aspects through social media and monthly e-newsletters to pass-holders and guests.

The Associate Golf Professional will work alongside the Head Golf Professional and assist them as necessary.

Your contributions to the team include:

• Consistently provide outstanding pass-holder and guest service
• Ensure the practice facilities and their surroundings are always up to standard and are ready for the pass-holder and guest usage
• Handles the majority of communication with members and guests regarding all upcoming Golf Operation activities through social media and e-newsletters
• Plan, organize and support all club tournaments and corporate events
• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and the Food & Beverage Manager to communicate tournaments and events on the golf course and in the Velocity Lounge & Driving Range
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with coordinating and developing custom teaching programs, clinics, camps, and golf schools for students of all skill levels and ages
• Instruct golf players of all skill levels to help them improve their form and technique using the latest technology in golf.
• Cross-sell products available from the Golf Shop that could help guests improve the quality of their game.
• Have the ability to do golf club fittings and basic golf club repairs.
• Communication and coordinate with other departments of the resort including: Golf Shop, maintenance, restaurant, and management
• Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
• Assumes Head Golf Professional’s duties in the Head Golf Professional’s absence

What you need to be successful:

• Experience as a golf instructor or coach
• PGA of Canada member in good standing
• Strong background in event coordination
• Proficient in the use of social media and other technology to market and promote
• Experience with Tee-On/POS software
• High level of knowledge and expertise pertaining to the game of golf
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
• Exhibit sales skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of turf care and facility maintenance
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and meet deadlines
• Presentation skills to work with committees and individuals within and outside the company