BC Golf Championship Operations Assistant Position Availability

OPPORTUNITY

Title: Championship Operations Assistant

Reports to: Tournament Director, Championships

Location: British Columbia Golf Office / Remote (hybrid)

Status: Contract / Paid Internship

Ideal Start Date: May 1, 2023 (possibility of earlier start date)

End Date: September 1, 2023

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Support the Tournament Director in all aspects of the championship season
  • Maintain the British Columbia Titleist Order of Merit
  • Maintain championships websites and tournament pages, updating as required
  • Monitor distribution of prizing and tee gifts
  • Report championship results to WAGR, Golf Canada, and other organizations
  • Assist players with Golf Genius registration, invoicing, and special requests
  • Assist with media and public relations tasks (capturing content, facilitating interviews, etc.)
  • Assist with tournament set-up, preparation, and tear down of equipment at host club
  • Assist with on-site support to host club volunteers
  • Monitor equipment, signage and supplies inventory, maintenance and replenishment
  • Provide an end-of-season report on progress as Championship Operations Assistant
  • Deliver customer excellence to all partners, volunteers, players, and participating host club staff
  • Represent British Columbia Golf in a professional manner at all times
  • Other duties or special assignments as required

 REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

  • Current University and/or College student
  • 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 (ex: 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
  • Golf knowledge or experience is not required but considered an asset

Note: The British Columbia Golf’s regular hours of work are 35 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch. However, the demands of your position may require working varied and irregular hours and may include working weekends and/or holidays to meet the objectives of your employment. Compensating time off will be provided during non-tournament weeks. Wage: $16-18 per hour depending on experience.

Travel and in-person availability is expected for the following events:

Women's and Men's Mid-Amateur

May 14 - May 18

Sandpiper Golf Club

Indigenous Championship

May 27 – May 30

Nk’mip Canyon Desert Golf Course

All Abilities Championship

June 11 - June 13

McCleery Golf Course

British Columbia Girls and Boys Junior U19

June 30 - July 7

Prince George Golf and Curling Club

British Columbia 121st Amateur

July 8 - July 14

Morningstar Golf Club

Men's Senior/Super-Senior

July 23 - July 28

Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club

Travel for other events may be added depending on staffing requirements.  

Application deadline: March 26th, 11:59PM. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to tournaments@britishcolumbiagolf.org

Note that only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.