NOTE: Closing date for applications - 1 December 2019
BACKGROUND TO THE APPOINTMENT
Over the past 12 months we have been evaluating the existing structure and performance of the club instruction program.
We continually survey our members and guests to get an understanding of their playing habits and expectations from the club. The objective being to determine future requirements for the club to ensure its long-term growth strategy is met.
We have now formulated a future operating model for which includes the appointment of a PGA Professional to drive the growth of the club forward in 2020 and beyond.
LOCATION
Tyrifjord Golfklubb is located 40km from the city of Oslo (15km south of Hønefoss, 25km north of Sandvika) on E18. The golf course lies on the island of Storøya on Tyrifjorden lake and is truly a captivating setting for golfers offering a memorable golfing experience.
OVERVIEW OF LOCAL AREA
The picturesque, close knit community Sundvollen is located 2km from the course. It is served by a small selection of shops as well as a large hotel catering for the passing tourist trade and conferences. Schooling in the area covers kindergarten through high school.
CLUB OVERVIEW
A semi-private club, Tyrifjord was founded in 1982. The course was designed by Jan Sederholm/Tor Eia with the first nine holes opened in 1994 followed by the back nine holes in 1996. The layout has remained virtually the same since then. As part of it's business plan, the club has a masterplan in place for continual improvements to the course. The club has a membership of around 1000 drawn from all walks of life and is considered to be very friendly and welcoming by both members and visitors. It is very much an all-inclusive and family orientated club being part of the local community. The membership is long-serving and loyal with a sizeable number of members commuting out to Tyrifjord from Oslo to play their golf such is the high regard the course and club are held in.
THE 4 LEGS
The success of the club is based on a small, experienced management team that has a passion for golf and member service. The 4 legs of the team are administration, greenkeeping, café, and pro shop/instruction.
JUNIOR SECTION
Due to its location, the club has a small junior section that meets on Mondays to practice and play attracting up to 30 children. We work with the local sports club, sports academy and schools to introduce children to the game. and. In addition, a summer golf camp is also provided in the summer holidays. The club has 7 volunteer members who make up our 'Trener 1 Team' to assist with the junior program.
MEMBERSHIP OF BODIES
Tyrifjord is a member of the Norwegian Golf Federation (NGF). The club continually works to enhance its relationship with the governing body and has utilised a range of business support services and planning tools provided by NGF.
The club has representation at board level of the Golf Administrators Association (GAF), and Golf Course Owners Association (FNG) in Norway. The club is also represented in the Norwegian Greenkeepers Association (NGA) and Professional Golfers Association (PGA of Norway).
The club also participates in 'Innovasjonsløft', a regional project for local organisations/businesses.
THE COURSE
Tyrifjord offers a unique and memorable challenge for golfers of all abilities. The course has won many plaudits as one of the best maintained, varied and challenging courses in Norway. Such is Tyrifjord's reputation, in 2014 it was selected by the NGF to host the Norwegian Strokeplay Championship won by Viktor Hovland. The course presents a rich variety of memorable holes making the most of the natural variations in the island terrain with mature trees and water in play on many holes. Lake Tyrifjord is a notable feature lending character and scenic beauty to the course as well as providing a hazard to be avoided on occasion. The course fits nicely in to the beautiful, natural, rugged landscape and provides magnificent panoramic views over the local countryside and mountains. Lying mainly on free-draining soil, the course enjoys a dry micro-climate similar to northern Denmark.
Video giving an overview of the golf course.
FACILITIES
The club has an instruction studio, driving range, short game area and large putting green together with a 6 hole short course, football pitch and playground for children.
CLUBHOUSE
The clubhouse offers panoramic views around the course and out towards lake Tyrifjord, and offers a full range of catering services.
RECEPTION / PRO SHOP
On the first floor of the clubhouse there is a dedicated reception/shop area to allow an extensive range of merchandise. The pro shop also has a repair facility.
THE CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY
The club has a renowned reputation for our outstanding service to both members and visitors, as well as being one of the best maintained courses in the region. As we prepare for the 2020 season, we seek to appoint a PGA Professional with the vision, values and drive to make our club instruction program the preferred choice for golfers of all abilities.
The role offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your own reputation and standing within the golf industry as you will be the focal point for all golfing activities at the club.
If you can offer us dynamism and entrepreneurial flair, with a proven record in golf instruction, then we would be keen to meet you.
The overall objective of the role is to deliver an attractive golf instruction program to members and guests making optimum use of appropriate modern instruction methods, systems and technology. As this is a significant customer-oriented role, it is essential to have a passion for golf, providing a level of service in which attention to detail is paramount.
THE LIKELY CANDIDATE
The successful candidate should be able to influence, motivate, coach and mentor with a ‘can-do’ flexible mentality. Amongst the attributes the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are: • An impressive quantity of energy with a clear passion to grow the game of golf • A sound knowledge of the golf swing with the ability to teach both individuals and groups. • Possess the necessary vision to develop the club instruction program. • The ability to produce, manage and present monthly reports against agreed budgets and KPIs. • A visible enthusiasm for providing customer service at all golfing levels and ages. • Excellent command of oral and written English/Norwegian. • A flexible outlook and approach to working hours with a sense of humour. • PGA Member with desire for continued PGA education. • Hold full clearance from the local authority for working with children.
The terms for this position are negotiable with the remuneration package designed to enable the successful candidate to deliver the required level of service and benefit personally from the success of his or her appointment.
TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 1 December 2019.
First round interviews will be conducted 3-10 December 2019.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a short presentation 13-15 December 2019
We would hope to conclude a formal offer to our preferred candidate by 31 December 2019.
The appointment will be subject to, and dependent upon, the receipt of references and the carrying out of relevant background checks for child protection requirements.
The successful candidate should be able to commence by 1 April 2020, or earlier if possible.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email as soon as possible after the successful candidate has indicated his/her acceptance of the position.
For a confidential discussion prior to submitting your application then please email us at derek@tyrifjord-golfklubb.no or telephone +4792219976.
Happy Golfing
Derek Crawford
General Manager
Tyrifjord Golfklubb
derek@tyrifjord-golfklubb.no
+4792219976
Velkommen!