Mississaugua Golf & Country Club (MGCC), one of Canada’s premier private all-season golf & country club, is seeking a Head Tennis Professional.

One of Canada’s oldest and most storied golf clubs, MGCC has embraced change over the years to meet members’ evolving needs and expectations, and to attract new members. We are committed to remaining true to our traditional values while continuously evolving to stay current within the changing private club market.

Mississaugua Golf & Country Club Profile
MGCC is one of Canada’s most prestigious and historic golf clubs, a place where its highly regarded golf course is central to more than 100 years of greatness

Founded in 1906, MGCC is a year-round private club that combines the heritage of an outstanding valley golf course and stately Tudor Clubhouse with premier contemporary standards for sporting (golf, curling, tennis and fitness), dining and social amenities

MGCC prides itself on a diverse membership of 1,600 members and an outstanding Tier One golf course famous for its excellence

Our Golf Course is ranked in the Top 50 in Canada by SCOREGolf magazine, and in the Top 1,000 in the world in the Rolex Guide

The Club has played host to numerous premier events, 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, six Canadian Opens (1974, 1965, 1951, 1942, 1938 and 1931), 2016 World Junior Girls, the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship (1998), the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship (2006) and the 2001 Canada Senior Open, a PGA Champions Tour event

MGCC features four premium clay tennis courts and three indoor pickleball courts, which are available for use during the spring and summer seasons

Curling operates a vibrant winter program with more than 450 member games each week. The program offers season long training and learning opportunities for members at all levels, including clinics and structured instruction

The Club hosts five invitational bonspiels annually, attracting strong participation from both members and guests

Mississaugua has served as host for several provincial curling championships in recent seasons, reflecting the strength of the program and the quality of the facility

In recent years, the Club received the prestigious Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification, in recognition of our commitment to conserving natural resources and protecting the environment

The Club is committed to consistently providing all members, their families and guests with a first-class experience in a warm and welcoming environment. Our culture is inclusive, fostering a camaraderie that makes the Club feel like our members’ “home away from home”
The Club generates approximately $13 million in annual revenue and employs up to 220 staff members during peak season

Recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada (2025–2026)

Position Summary

Head Tennis Professional is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Club’s seasonal Tennis Program and its operations. This is a seasonal position with an anticipated duration of approximately nine (9) months, aligned with the Club’s active tennis season. Responsibilities include the administration of programs, special events, court bookings and member relationship building, while ensuring staff are engaged and effectively managed. Head Tennis Professional partners with the Tennis Committee to deliver on the department’s goals for the season. This role is instrumental in providing first class, enjoyable programs for juniors and adults, recreational tournament players, social to competitive players and beginners to experienced players.

Key Responsibilities
This coveted role will present the opportunity to:

• Manage the operational and administrative functions of the Club’s Tennis program
• Plan, promote, and run tennis programs for men, ladies, mixed, and junior members, including house and interclub leagues, round robins, social events, tournaments, , new member activities, and instructional programs, with oversight of select pickleball programming
• Build and lead a strong team of tennis professionals and seasonal staff that is committed, productive and strives for excellence
• Manage and merchandise a profitable pro shop that offers quality products and services
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure department is managed within budget
• Ensure court conditioning is commensurate with a Tier One Private Country Club
• Promote a culture that delivers best in class service excellence to a diverse membership
• Foster and build a vibrant tennis membership through high levels of satisfaction, promotion of the program/events, attraction of new members and retention of existing members
• Develop strong member relations by being visible and approachable
• Oversee instructional programs for all ages and levels, including both private lessons and group clinics
• Organize a junior program that attracts both recreational and competitive levels; including tennis camps, instruction, leagues and tournaments
• Plan and run mixers and Club tournaments that promote social and competitive play
• Collaborate with the Sports Director and Tennis Committee, which acts as advisors for the tennis program
• Maintain accurate records of lessons and clinics for billing and payroll purposes
• Prepare regular updates and articles for the Club’s newsletter and website
• Represent the Club within the tennis community, attend industry events /conferences and maintain the necessary contacts to stay current regarding emerging issues of significance to the industry

Professional qualifications

• Tennis Canada Certification – Club Pro 2 / Coach 2
• University degree or college diploma - business administration preferred
• 5 to 7 years of tennis program management experience, with exposure to or oversight of pickleball programming considered an asset
• Experience at a Tennis facility of comparable stature a definite asset
• Member of the Ontario Tennis Association and in good standing
• Strong business acumen and budgeting skills
• Significant experience leading a senior management team, including technical, professional and administrative staff
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire, gain support, provide sound direction and build trust
• Ability to recruit, coach, develop, mentor and retain key talent
• Demonstrated member service orientation with a commitment to exceeding expectations
• Impact and influence skills
• Demands respect, with the ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders
• Change management leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written & presentation
• High degree of integrity, honesty and ethics
• Proactive to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in the industry

Compensation

At Mississaugua Golf & Country Club we offer an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Interested individuals are invited to send their detailed resume and credentials in strict confidence to Nilsa Buehner, Director of Human Resources at nbuehner@mississauguagolf.com by January 20, 2026.

MGCC is an equal opportunity employer, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. All applications and responses will be held in strict confidence. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Mississaugua Golf and Country Club will provide accommodation(s) throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.