Hi, I’m
Rick Villa
Woodbridge,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic Golf Instructor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail strong communication skills and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of golf instruction in a travel and tourism setting. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the tourism industry.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Harry Putter Golf, Woodbridge, ON
Head Golf/Golf Simulation Instructor
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Organize day-to-day practice sessions and schedules efficiently for clients, at times, on short notice or requiring adaptability for last-minute changes.
- Accurately assess skills and progress of clients, and regularly tailor individual instruction plans toward challenging, but attainable, goals.
- Assist clients to build confidence, through strong communication skills and sound technique, while fostering their competitive golf skills.
- Work with teams to promote team morale and improve techniques toward tournament wins.
Villa Ultimate Golf, Woodbridge, ON
Owner/Head Golf Instructor
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Advise players on club selection and assist with changing spikes and other equipment needs during rounds.
- Demonstrate swinging and putting techniques, while explaining concepts of core stabilization and proper footwork to guide motion through proper arc.
- Network with students, parents, staff and community leaders to build positive rapport.
- Carry out daily duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Promote proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Remain up-to-date on current trends and attend industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Reconcile daily sales, returns and financial reports.
- Maintain up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Use knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Train and develop team members to build human capital.
- Set, enforce and optimize internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
iRange Toronto, Toronto, ON
Golf Instructor
04.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Provide individualized golf training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare athletes for games, competitive events and tours.
- Teach individual and group lessons for all ages and learning profiles, including18-hole play and swing analysis.
- Coordinate lessons with head pro, golf shop, range and necessary departments.
- Create player profiles in collaboration with player to define strengths, areas of growth and past experiences.
Carrickmacross Golf Centre, Maple, ON
Golf Instructor
04.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Provide individualized golf training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare athletes for games, competitive events and tours.
- Develop game plans and adjust to meet various game situations.
- Explain and demonstrate principles, techniques and methods of regulating movement of body, hands and feet to achieve game proficiency.
- Observe students carefully during practice to detect and correct mistakes.
Education
Canadian Golf Teachers' Federation , Toronto, ON
Associate Member from License # 3370
St. Philip Pocock Academy , Mississauga, ON
06.1986
Skills
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Organization
- Strong communication skills
- Time Management
- Active Listener
- Conflict Resolution
- Group and Individual Coaching
- Health and Fitness Coaching
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 5.5 handicap through consistent and dedicated training and tournament participation.
- Achieved Swing Speed Training by completing multiple seminars and workshops with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved a spot on the Greater Toronto Area Amateur Golf Tour through effectively studying, refining and practicing golf skills.
- Collaborated with team at the Maltby School of Golf Fitters to complete the Golf Club Fitters Certification.
Timeline
Head Golf/Golf Simulation Instructor
Harry Putter Golf
04.2022 - Current
Owner/Head Golf Instructor
Villa Ultimate Golf
05.2019 - Current
Golf Instructor
iRange Toronto
04.2012 - Current
Golf Instructor
Carrickmacross Golf Centre
04.2012 - Current
Canadian Golf Teachers' Federation
Associate Member from License # 3370
St. Philip Pocock Academy
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