We are pleased to announce that we have two employment opportunities at this time. The first is a full-time permanent role and the second is a seasonal role for 2017. Please explore the two opportunities below:

1. Coordinator, Golf Course & Community Services

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, this position will enhance the value that Alberta Golf brings to individuals and facilities in the province through best in class public and member relations, as well as customer service support for volunteers. This will include responsibility for all core member, club and volunteer services, as well as providing public relations leadership. Directly responsible for the following activities and functions:

Golf course services:

-Administering course rating schedules
-Supporting course rating, handicap system and service queries
-Organizing rules of golf clinics
-Organizing course visitation and follow up communication program

Community relations and services:

-Public relations support within golf communities
-Individual golfer services including handicapping, technical support and account maintenance
-Development of collateral material and publications including an Alberta Golf manual
-Development and administration of achievement and recognition program
-Coordination of grassroots sport development programs including: Golf in Schools, Future Links Mobile Clinics, She Swings She Scores, Girls Club, Golf Fore The Cure and Junior Golf Development Centres
-Organizing events and summits including: junior golf summit and post-secondary scholarship seminars
-Coordination and administration of the scholarship program

Volunteer support services:

-Volunteer management (recruitment, orientation, communication, retention, recognition)
-Course rating and rules of golf training and education
-Organizing annual volunteer appreciation day
-Administration of staff, volunteer and member apparel and merchandise program

Administration:

-Sport Development Committee meetings and reporting
-Member Services Committee meetings and reporting

Qualifications: Skills and experience commensurate with job responsibilities, specifically a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. An understanding of the not for profit sport industry is considered an asset.

Education: A minimum requirement of a Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce or Public Relations.

Type of position: Full Time Permanent

Hours of work: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

Reports to: Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

Deadline for Applications: February 27, 2017

Please forward your resume to: Phil Berube by email (phil@albertagolf.org) or mail to Alberta Golf – Suite 22, 11410 27 St SE, Calgary, AB, T2Z 3R6. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Coordinator, Golf Course & Community Services Job Posting (PDF)

2. Event Assistant, Digital Media & Competitions

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, this position will support our competitions department in delivering value to individuals and facilities throughout the province through the planning and execution of best in class competitions as well as digital media support. Responsible for supporting the following activities and functions:

Competitions:

-Support tournament & event preparation requirements;
-Review existing championships manual, duty rosters, policies and procedures for familiarity and suggest / explore alternative and additional ones;
-Attend approximately 15-20 golf tournaments and events throughout the province; prepare all event set up requirements including branded material and operations equipment, execute all onsite responsibilities including player registration, starting and scoring, follow up with event take down and pack up;
-Meet and interact with event participants, hosts and volunteers.

Digital Media:

-Gain a strong understanding of and subsequently support Alberta Golf Brand Services and Logo Usage Guidelines;
-Review existing digital and print communication projects for familiarity and suggest / explore alternative and additional ones;
-Attend approximately 15-20 golf tournaments and events throughout the province; prepare a list of stories for pre-approval and a list of photos to take onsite;
-Meet and interview event participants, hosts and volunteers;
-Write follow up stories and publish stories and photos to digital and print mediums.

Special Projects:

-Support historical research requirements;
-Support graphic design and brand leadership activities.

Qualifications: Skills and experience commensurate with job responsibilities. Knowledge of the golf industry and/or the not for profit sport industry is considered an asset.

Education: Having completed or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in any discipline.

Type of position: Full Time Seasonal (Approximately May 2 – September 1)

Hours of work: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. This position requires some weekend travel throughout the province as well as longer hours during events.  Hours are monitored and adjusted accordingly.

Compensation: $2,750 per month

Reports to: Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

Deadline for Applications: March 10, 2017

Please forward your resume to: Phil Berube by email (phil@albertagolf.org) or mail to Alberta Golf – Suite 22, 11410 27 St SE, Calgary, AB, T2Z 3R6. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Event Assistant, Digital Media & Competitions Job Posting (PDF)