More about the Club & City
Founded in 1922, the Red Deer Golf and Country Club has evolved into a premier destination for golf enthusiasts across Alberta. Designed by renowned architect Stanley Thompson, the 18-hole, par-72 course stretches over 6,974 yards and is celebrated for its seamless integration with the natural landscape of the Red Deer River valley. The course offers a challenging yet scenic experience for golfers of all skill levels, with meticulously maintained fairways and greens that reflect the club’s commitment to excellence.
Red Deer stands out for its affordable cost of living, which is approximately 13% lower than the Alberta average. Money Sense, Fairstone, and others have frequently ranked Red Deer as one of the most affordable places to live in Canada. Housing is reasonably priced, and residents enjoy access to essential amenities, schools, and healthcare services without the financial strain often found in larger cities. The city of Red Deer is the 3rd largest in Alberta with a population of over 100,000. It has all the amenities for your day-to-day living. Red Deer is also a perfect fit if you love the outdoors. It boasts a ski resort 10 minutes from town with both winter and summer activities, 110km bike trail system, several local beaches, excellent fishing, numerous arts & cultural events and four great indoor acilities for recreation. The city’s size contributes to a more relaxed pace of life, ideal for those seeking a quieter, community-oriented environment.
General Manager
The successful candidate will possess the experience and skills that are aligned with the four strategic priorities of the Club’s strategic plan.
• Membership Development
• Fund Development
• Facility Enhancement
• Governance
The successful candidate will have experience in membership sales and marketing, membership restructuring including dues and capital funds, major capital projects and governance.
The club is exploring significant capital projects for both the clubhouse and course improvements, which will be spread out over several years to minimize disruption in play. With this in mind, the Club requires a strong communicator with an understanding of private club culture, industry knowledge, such as club trends and best practices.
The Club supports the professional development of their General Manager; therefore, the successful candidate will possess a thirst for industry knowledge and will have obtained their CCM designation or in progress of the CCM designation.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be a proven collaborator, and relationship builder, and will be action and results oriented.
•An innovative and strategic thinker with strong business acumen and passion for continuous improvement and revenue generation
•Able to display sound judgement and make complex decisions
•A dynamic leader and motivator that prides themselves on the accomplishments of their team and have the willingness to provide ongoing constructive feedback
•Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Desired Qualifications
•A post-secondary education in business or hospitality
•PGA of Canada Class A or CMAC CCM designated member
•Seasoned experience and understanding of key elements of golf course management
•5+ Years of leadership in the private club or Hospitality Industry
Additional Information
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Red Deer Golf & Country Club offers an
excellent working environment, professional development support, and a comprehensive health and dental program. Compensation is competitive in the industry and commensurate with experience and skillset.
How to Apply
Red Deer Golf and Country Club has retained FG Club Solutions to assist in the search for a new
General Manager.
If you have any further questions, please reach out directly to Lead Recruiters Charles Lorimer and Jason Clarke of FG Club Solutions at charles@freshgolf.ca and clarke_je@yahoo.com .
Executive Lead Search
Scott Kolb
Lead Recruiter and Founder of Fresh Golf
Reach out to Scott with any questions. Your application will be held in the strictest of confidentiality
250-686-8100
