Director of Golf: Ladies' Golf Club

The Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto is a unique member owned, private club facility. The Golf Club is a traditional style parklands championship course set amongst rolling hills and located in the popular Thornhill area of the GTA.

The club seeks an outgoing leader who is passionate for golf, is an accountable team player and visible representative for the Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto. The club desires a strong communicator for both their membership and their staff. Someone who strives to have an excellence in leadership and one who creates memorable experiences for the members, guests, and the team. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the Golf Operations department while collaborating with the management team as they administer club programs.

More about Thornhill & the Golf Club

Thornhill is just north of downtown Toronto with a population of over 110,000 residents. The western portion sits in the City of Vaughan and East side is Markham divided by Canada’s most known street – Yonge St.

Ladies’ is an iconic venue where women enjoy the special privileges of membership, and where women and men enjoy golf in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They are North America’s only private golf club created by women for women. Founded in 1924 by renown golfer Ada MacKenzie, it was born out of the belief that magic is created when women gather together to play, to learn, and inspire. Unparalleled golf course design is at the heart of Ladies’ success, thanks to the vision of Stanley Thompson. The par-72 course (par-70 for men) at just short of 6,000 yards is designed for challenging but relaxing 18- or 9-hole play, with long, rolling narrow fairways; small greens; and lots of enticing challenges as it winds along the East Don River.

Location

Ladies' Golf Club

Posted

2024-12-20

Deadline

2025-01-10

Job Summary

The DOG is responsible for all aspects of the golf operation including daily tee time management and play coordination, retail, back shop, practice facilities, Ladies’ Golf Academy and instructional programming and execution of outside golf tournaments as required. As a member of the Golf Committee, working closely with the 9H and 18H Captains, the DOG will also provide input on organization, formats, and execution of club golf events. As a club ambassador, the DOG will represent Ladies’ both on and off the property with professionalism and class and work closely with the General Manager to develop, grow, and ensure the department meets and/or exceeds the club’s financial goals and service standards.

Responsibilities

Manages, leads and is responsible for the overall golf experience and golf specific and related operations.
Supervises all golf related activities on the property and enforcement of related club policies.
Hires and trains golf professionals and golfer service employees to ensure superior delivery of services focusing on the member and guest experience.
Ensures adequate staffing and operational hours in the golf department as determined by the first tee time each day and the last golfer finishing their round.
Supervises the golf cart fleet and ensures maintenance and operations of same.
Practice facility set-up and daily operations including adequate supply of practice golf balls, area tidiness and security of assets at the end of each day.
Operation of bag and electronic walking cart storage area including maintenance, cleanliness, staffing, and training.
Provides applicable golf equipment repairs as required by members and guests.
Ensures golf instruction quality and availability in individual, semi-private, and clinic formats is of the highest quality as demanded at a private club.
Assists with member and seasonal golfer event organization, registration, and execution for all golf tournaments, including starting, announcements, on-course monitoring, scoring and award presentations.
Manages functionality of current software used in the golf operation.
Exercises superior communication to members and staff both in person and via club communication resources.
Creates and submits reports as required for management or committee use.
Ensures that the golf department staff are trained and in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and club policies and procedures.
Creates annual buying plans and operates the golf retail based on annual budgeted sales and cost of sales estimates.
Oversees the design and planning for Ladies’ Golf Academy programming.
Provides members, seasonal golfers, and guests with the opportunity to receive personal golf instruction.
Participates in the construction of the club’s annual budget.
Other duties as assigned that directly benefit the member, seasonal golfer and guest golf experience at Ladies’ and furthers the objectives of the club’s Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be a proven collaborator, and relationship builder, and will be action and results oriented.

An innovative and strategic thinker with strong business acumen and passion for continuous improvement and revenue generation.
Able to display sound judgement and make complex decisions. Organized, detailed and able to provide timely and informed responses to members.
A dynamic leader and motivator that prides themselves on the accomplishments of their team and have the willingness to provide ongoing constructive feedback.
Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Highly visible with a friendly, outgoing personality.
Well respected and involved in the golf community outside Ladies’ - continually expanding their professional network.

Desired Qualifications

A post-secondary education in business or a golf-related program.
5+ Years of leadership in Golf or Hospitality Industry
Class A Member in the PGA of Canada
Experience at Private members-owned clubs is an asset
Proficient golf instructor aware of the latest relevant technologies

Compensation

Salary range: $110,000-$120,000

Benefits/Perks

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto offers an excellent working environment featuring opportunities for training and development, employee recognition programs, a variety of wellness programs, and a comprehensive health and dental program.

Course Website

https://www.ladiesgolfclub.com/

Employment Duration

Full-time, permanent.

Contact Information

Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto has retained Fresh Golf to assist in the search for a new Director of Golf. A dedicated webpage has been created including a process to apply directly online www.freshgolf.ca/ladies.

If you have any further questions, please reach out directly to Lead Recruiter, Charles Lorimer of Fresh Golf Solutions at charles@freshgolf.ca