Were you on a Golf Team in University or College?

The NSGA would like to know!

We would appreciate it if you could kindly reach out and let us know the post-secondary school you attended when you were a part of a golf program or team.

Our aim is to provide a list on our website for juniors to see all the opportunities out there in the game of golf. As well as the area you are from in Nova Scotia.

Please email Kaydem, communications@nsga.ns.ca your school.

Clubhouse Manager Opportunity

River Hills Golf & Country Club

Clyde River, NS

www.riverhillsgolf.ca

Is this you?

We are looking for an energetic, service-oriented manager to organize, plan and lead the day-to-day operational aspects of the clubhouse at River Hills. You will work closely with a team consisting of the Course Superintendent, the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, staff, and volunteers on behalf of our members and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizing and planning for 440+ members and guests

• Proficient use of the golf management software system at River Hills

• Customer service/Communication

• Budget preparation, financial tracking, inventory

• Staff hiring, management and scheduling

• Sales, marketing, and promotion

• Event planning/fund-raising efforts

• Team-building initiatives

• Follow-up practices with attention to detail in all areas of work

Qualifications:

Minimum three to five years of recent and relevant managerial experience in a service-oriented business with proven ability to multi-task while leading the operational, planning and organizing efforts for River Hills. A golfing background with relevant educational certificates and degrees are assets, but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with oversight for creation and adherence to checklists (weekly/monthly) for the various operational areas. Proven time management skills.

• Create financial and tracking reports – memberships, green fees, trail fees, cart rentals, bar sales, kitchen sales, inventory tracking as required and present financial results at the Board meetings.

• Superb interpersonal, customer service and conflict resolution skills. Ability to inform, oversee and enforce polices on behalf of River Hills.

• Proven ability to hire, train and coach a successful and enthusiastic staff. Manage scheduling in accordance with employment policies and budget targets. Ensure that payroll is carried out accurately and on time.

• Possess exceptional communication skills, including written oral, and computer skills with a working knowledge of social media tools for marketing and promotion.

• Ensures cleanliness and safety for clubhouse/driving range/practice area/rental power carts.

• Ability to take on new initiatives to improve the golfing experience at River Hills and self-motivated to be current with knowledge of golf, business trends and developments.

• Sit as an ex-officio member on the River Hills Board of Directors.

Job Type: ​Seasonal, full-time for golf season (typically March to end of October). Criminal record check required and will sign a River Hills confidentiality statement.

Salary: ​Negotiated – based on skills and experience.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume by end of day Thursday, October 6 to:

Morag Wilson

Personnel Committee

River Hills Golf & Country Club

morag@riverhills.ca

Note: We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information

Two EDGA 359 clinics will be piloted by Golf Canada and PGA of Canada in Nova Scotia and Ontario with up to 50 new coaches trained in adaptive golf to support athletes with disabilities

(September 1, 2022) – Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada are committed to providing opportunities for people with disabilities to experience the physical, psychological, and social benefits golf can offer. 

As part of this commitment, the national golf organizations have launched the EDGA 359 Pilot Project, presented by Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada, partnering with EDGA (formerly the European Disabled Golf Association) on coach training designed to demystify adaptive golf and give coaches the confidence needed to launch and develop programs for golfers with disabilities across Canada. 

“Through this coach training, we are eager to increase support for golfers of all abilities and make our sport inclusive of more Canadians,”  said Laura Wilson, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Safe Sport for Golf Canada. 

Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada have invited Mark Taylor, PGA Fellow Professional, Head of Development/Coach Education, and Instruction for EDGA to educate coaches in Canada who will be involved in the future recruitment and support of golfers with disabilities. PGA of Canada Technical Director Glenn Cundari will co-facilitate the sessions. 

The EDGA curriculum is a three-step curriculum that identifies a participation pathway for golfers with disabilities. The training will provide coaches with the knowledge and skills to support golfers at each stage of the pathway from Sample – Participant – Compete. The first two stages of training will be piloted to provide coaches (PGA of Canada professionals, Physical Therapists, trainers, etc.) in Canada with the training, confidence, and resources needed to develop and expand programs for golfers with disabilities. 

The PGA of Canada is committed to supporting a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive sporting and workplace experience in Canadian golf. The launch of this inclusive coaching context is one of our priorities to the 88 recommendations we have committed to as an organization from our EDI task force report – said PGA of Canada Chief Innovation Officer Matt Allen.

EDGA has been providing training and resources to sport federations for more than 20 years.  

Through the EDGA 359 project, two coach training clinics will be piloted this year—one in Nova Scotia at Glen Arbour Golf Course, just outside of Halifax, and one in Ontario at Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre in Brampton. Once the pilot workshops are completed this fall, Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada will look to roll out EDGA workshops nationally beginning in 2023.

EDGA 359 – Pilot Workshops:

Nova Scotia Clinic: September 9-10 

Glen Arbour Golf Course 

Level 1: https://www.pgaofcanada.com/education/education-pat-schedule?event=5475   

Combined Level 1 & 2: https://www.pgaofcanada.com/education/education-pat-schedule?event=5476

Ontario Clinic: September 13-14

Lionhead Golf Course

Level 1: https://www.pgaofcanada.com/education/education-pat-schedule?event=5475    

Combined Level 1 & 2: https://www.pgaofcanada.com/education/education-pat-schedule?event=5476

The training will take place at a similar time as the 2nd annual Canadian All Abilities Championship, which is being contested this year September 13-14 at Essex Golf & Country Club in Lasalle, Ont. The EDGA 359 Pilot Project is legacy component to the event with up to 50 new coaches trained to support golfers with disabilities. 

The EDGA 359 pilot clinics will be supported respectively by the Nova Scotia Golf Association and Golf Ontario.