Intern, Tournament Operations – Amateur Championships

OPPORTUNITY

Title: Tournament Operations, Amateur Championships
Reports to: Senior Manager, Amateur Championships and Rules
Location: Golf Canada Head Office
Status: Contract
Ideal Start Date: April/May 2025 (Four positions)
End Date: August/September 2025 (Four positions)

ABOUT US

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 319,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf while upholding the values of Fun, Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, Accountability. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca

OVERVIEW

Golf Canada is looking for four (4) qualified applicants to serve as tournament operations assistants within the Amateur Championships department. These individuals will act as ambassadors for Golf Canada within the communities hosting our competitions and ultimately be responsible for promoting the Golf Canada brand, as well as the game of golf.

Travelling in teams of two (2), the successful individuals will help conduct amateur/professional qualifiers and Golf Canada’s National Amateur Championships. They will meet and interact with many people, including (but not limited to) the following: future players of the PGA and LPGA Tours, members of the Golf Canada Board of Directors and Governors Council, PGA of Canada members (professionals & general managers), and golf course superintendents.

Each team will travel as a pair to various tournaments across the country. Both teams will work approximately 7-10 one-day qualifiers and multi-day championships from May to September and will travel extensively via Golf Canada’s corporate trucks. Each team is also responsible for towing the Golf Canada trailers to various host venues. Travel distances between championships will vary depending on the travel scheduled. Teams will spend a great deal of time together striving to achieve common objectives and must be willing to work in a team atmosphere and learn how to effectively solve problems and difficult situations. Teams are required to share driving responsibilities, which will be discussed at the time of hiring.

Opportunities to support other Golf Canada competitions and initiatives (ex: RBC Canadian Open, CP Women’s Open, First Tee – Canada, etc.) may also be available.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Tournament Operations 100%

• Support the respective Tournament Director in all aspects of the championship and/or qualifier.
• Managing equipment, signage and supplies inventory, maintenance, and replenishment.
• Drive company truck and trailer to various championship and/or qualifier sites across Canada.
• Tournament set-up, preparation, and tear down of equipment and signage on the golf course and around the host venue.
• Golf course set-up and preparation for championship play (ie. course-marking).
• Provide support to tournament officials and assist with the ‘Starting and Scoring’ of players.
• Maintain amateur championships websites and tournament pages, updating as required.
• Assist with media and public relations tasks (capturing content, facilitating interviews, etc.).
• Provide on-site support to host club volunteers and facilitate training sessions at host clubs.
• Deliver customer excellence to all partners, volunteers, players and participating host club staff.
• Represent Golf Canada in a professional manner at all times.
• Other duties or special assignments as required.

HOURS OF WORK

• A typical setup day will be around 8 to 10 hours.
• A typical tournament day will begin at 5:00-6:00am and end at 8:00-10:00pm.
• Up to 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays when you are working at a multi-day championship.
• The travel schedule (provided by manager) is based on the tournament schedule each year. Teams may be expected to work up to 2-3 weeks at a time.
• If you are not a morning person this job is not for you!
• If you do not enjoy travel and have difficulty being away from your family or friends for extended periods of time, this job is not for you!

NUMBER OF TOURNAMENTS

• Approximately 7-10 tournaments from May to August

TOURNAMENT TRAVEL

• All teams travel across Canada via Golf Canada’s corporate trucks.
• Travel distances between championships vary depending on travel schedule.
• Each individual may be expected to drive up to 8 hours daily.
• Each team will be expected to drive up to 12 hours daily per team.

TRAVEL TEAMS

Each team will consist of two (2) operations staff. The team will travel as a pair to various tournaments across the country. Teams spend a great deal of time together striving to achieve common objectives and must be willing to work in a team atmosphere and learn how to effectively solve problems and difficult situations. It is the tournament operations team’s responsibility to overcome personal differences and grow as a team throughout the duration of the summer. If you are not a team player and find it challenging to meet the stated expectations, this job is not an appropriate fit for you.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• University and/or College students or recent graduates preferred.
• Valid G Driver’s License and clean driving record (verified by respective transportation authority).
• Willingness to work flexible work hours and during inclement weather conditions.
• Must have an interest to travel and spend multiple weeks away from home at a time.
• Willingness to endure physical labour (ie. heavy lifting) on daily basis.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and the public in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Highly motivated individual with resiliency under pressure.
• Positive attitude with the ability to self-start and take an active leadership role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with driving a trailer is not required (training provided) but considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is not required but considered an asset.
• Golf knowledge or experience is not required but a passion and interest in the game of golf and in Golf Canada’s mission is.

Note: Golf Canada’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch. When on-site at tournaments, the hours are significantly more. This position is in the office while not at events and remote when on the road at tournaments. The demands of this position mean that your hours of work will vary, may be irregular and will be the hours required to meet the objectives of your employment.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Golf Canada – Human Resources
1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Apply via Career Page Link.

How to apply: Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by January 19, 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.

Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.