Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto General Manager
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Job Summary
A Century of Leadership Vision and Community
Ladies Golf Club of Toronto is one of the most distinctive private clubs in North Americafounded in 1924 by PGA Pro and champion golfer Ada Mackenzie and created by women for women. Built on the belief that remarkable things happen when women gather to play learn and enjoy golf the Club has spent a century cultivating a warm welcoming and empowering community.The celebrated Stanley Thompson course winds along the East Don River offering a beautifully natural and strategic layout just under 6000 yards. Its rolling fairways challenging greens and thoughtful design make it a cherished home for both competitive and social golfers.
This is a club with history heart and purpose.
A Club in Renewal
The Club is in the midst of a transformational period. A strategic land sale in 2021 enabled significant reinvestment enhancing the member experience while strengthening the Clubs long term position.Key milestones include:
- A modernized clubhouse blending heritage with contemporary sophistication
- A strong balance sheet and forward-looking financial outlook
- Sustained membership growth
- A strategic plan with broad member support
- Ongoing course renewal and a state-of-the-art practice facility
A Community Like No Other
Ladies is more than a golf clubit is a vibrant supportive community of women who value connection belonging and shared experience. Members enjoy:- A newly renovated clubhouse with panoramic views of the 18th green
- Expanded business centre and new locker rooms
- A welcoming bar lounge and dining room
- A culture rooted in warmth respect and camaraderie
- Over 700 golfers in all categories
- Management team of 8
- Peak seasonal staff of 90
The Opportunity: General Manager
The General Manager is the Clubs chief executive and the steward of its culture operations and member experience. Reporting to the Board of Directors the GM leads all aspects of the Clubs operations including:- Golf services
- Food and beverage
- Facilities and capital projects
- Finance and budgeting
- Human resources
- Member relations
- Marketing and community engagement
Leadership Expectations
The General Manager will:- Ensure operational excellence across the golf course clubhouse and all member facing areas
- Advance strategic priorities translating long range goals into actionable plans
- Strengthen financial performance through forecasting budgeting and disciplined management
- Inspire and develop staff creating a cohesive motivated high performing team
- Lead with diplomacy navigating a member driven environment with maturity and tact
- Champion hospitality ensuring exceptional member and guest experiences
- Elevate the Clubs profile through marketing community engagement and social media
- Foster belonging celebrating the Clubs women centered identity and diverse membership
Candidate Profile
A bachelors degree and Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation or similar credentials are preferred.The ideal candidate brings:
- Senior Leadership Experience: Proven leadership in private clubs hospitality recreation or other member-focused service environments.
- Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Leadership: Demonstrates sound judgment empathy and the ability to build trust and strong relationships with members staff and the board.
- Change Leadership & Innovation: Experience guiding clubs/organizations through change while introducing initiatives that enhance operations and the member experience.
- Hospitality & Service Excellence: A strong commitment to exceptional service and the ability to empower and develop teams to deliver consistently high standards.
- Club Governance & Compliance: Understanding of private club governance board dynamics and relevant legal and regulatory considerations.
- Strategic & Financial Leadership: Ability to support long-range planning align resources with strategic priorities and apply sound financial insight to decision-making.
- Human Resources Leadership: Knowledge of fair and compliant HR practices including recruitment staff development and performance management.
- Cultural Alignment: A genuine appreciation for the Clubs history values and women-centered culture.
Compensation
Ladies is largely a seasonal Club and offers a competitive full year compensation package including base salary bonus and full benefits commensurate with experience. The base salary range will be in excess of the threshold disclosure amount set out in the Pay Transparency Act Ontario (2026). The search process will be compliant with the Act.Required Experience:
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- Logistics & Procurement
- Health Education
- Gynecology
- Marine Biology
- Government
About Company
GGA Partners is an international consulting firm and trusted advisor to many of the world’s most successful golf courses, private clubs, resorts, and residential communities.
