A golf industry career fair will be staged for the first time at the 2009 PGA Fall Expo,
Sept. 1 and 2, in Las Vegas, and produced in partnership by
PGA Golf Exhibitions, The PGA of America and leading golf industry
employers.
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy are announcing recruitment efforts and company informational sessions throughout the two-day industry gathering.
The initial career fair at this year’s PGA Fall Expo will include PGA Professional employment workshops, recruitment services by leading industry employers, on-site interviewing for a variety of industry positions, PGA Employment Services, industry job boards and a resume posting service.
The Career Fair is being designed to connect qualified industry professionals with job opportunities at some of the most recognized companies in golf. Organizers are working with additional golf-related employment companies and have established a unique Web site to handle PGA Fall Expo Career Fair employment and job-seeker inquiries at www.pgaexpo.com/careerfair.
PGA Employment Services is an important part of the inaugural PGA Fall Expo Career Fair by presenting complimentary workshops, offering free access to the online PGA Employment Center and having employment consultants on hand.
Designed as the golf industry’s hiring resource, the PGA Employment Center offers the award-winning CareerLinks, a complimentary employment referral service for PGA Professional management level positions, and PGAjobfinder, the golf industry’s job posting and networking resource for member and non-member, non-management positions. All PGA Fall Expo Career Fair employment postings, both by job-seekers and golf-related employers that remain open, will be shared on PGAjobfinder after the PGA Fall Expo.
“PGA Golf Exhibitions events bring together all sectors of the golf community in a rare setting where an industry career fair mutually benefits our participating companies and attending professionals who come from all over the world,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Group Vice President and General Manager Ed Several. “Whether you're in the middle of a career change or just starting your career in the golf industry, chances are you're in pursuit of an opportunity that's personally rewarding and professionally enriching. When you attend the PGA Fall Expo Career Fair, you'll be inspired, drawn into a network of industry peers and learning about industry openings available right now.”
The PGA Fall Expo Career Fair will be staged at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center within employer meeting rooms, the PGA Member Business Center, the new central networking platform and multiple new stages located right on the show floor. Early plans call for a second career fair at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, January 28-30, in Orlando, Fla.
To become involved in the PGA Fall Expo Career Fair, visit www.pgaexpo.com/careerfair.
Golf Galaxy:
At Golf Galaxy®, our merchandising strategy offers a comprehensive
selection of competitively priced brand name golf equipment,
accessories, apparel, golf services, and golf instruction by on-staff
certified PGA/LPGA professionals in a unique interactive store
environment. Golf Galaxy may have what you are looking for in a
challenging career. We actively seek highly motivated individuals who
thrive in a fast-paced environment and who have strong sales and
customer service skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits
package, outstanding employee discounts and a dynamic and fun work
environment. Current openings include: PGA/LPGA Class A Golf
Professionals and Non PGA member openings as General Sales Managers,
Operations Managers, and Sales Managers.
DICK’S Sporting Goods:
Serving the needs of our customers is our top priority at Dick's
Sporting Goods, and we’ve tailored our business to accomplish this
goal. Our “store-within-a-store” concept sets us apart from other
sporting goods retailers. Our Golf Pro Shops are staffed with PGA/LPGA
Class A Members and Apprentices.
The Golf Pro Shop, as well as the
Lodge (Hunting/Camping/Fishing), the Fitness Center, Footwear, Team
Sports and Athletic Apparel can all be found under one roof. These
specialty stores offer the distinct benefits of an authentic
merchandise assortment, premier brand selection, access to value-added
services and personalized assistance from friendly, knowledgeable sales
associates – many of whom are enthusiasts in their particular sports.
Current openings include: PGA/LPGA Class A Golf Professionals. PGA
Level 2 or 3 Apprentices, LPGA Level 1,2, or 3 Apprentices.
The PGA Fall Expo, September 1-2, is packing unprecedented value into
the 2009 event with exciting Show Specials and latest golf products;
the no-cost education conference; the inaugural career fair, a
completely redesigned show floor; plus, lower costs across all
participation levels. Simultaneous to “Fashion Week” in Las Vegas and
the MAGIC™, MODA™, MRket®, and ACCESSORIES: The Show®*, the PGA Fall
Expo annually attracts more than 4,000 international golf retailers to
the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The 2009 PGA Fall Expo
features top golf vendors such as Callaway Golf, Antigua, Full Swing
Golf, Fairway & Greene, Imperial Headwear, Tour Edge, Zero
Restriction, Wittek Golf Supply, Club Glove, Cutter & Buck,
Bugatchi, Dunning, Ecco, About Golf, Pukka, SkyGolf and more.
On the day before the Expo opens, Monday, August 31, attendees have the
opportunity to participate in two golf tournaments and the Outdoor Demo
Day at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The all-new PGA Fall Expo
Professional Challenge Cup debuts in 2009 featuring a $25,000 purse,
$10,000 first place prize and pay out to 50% of the two-person PGA
Professional teams in the four-ball stroke play tournament (purse/prize
based on 100-team field). Separately, the PGA Fall Expo Amateur Shoot
Out (formerly the PGA Fall Expo Golf Outing and Product Testing event)
features two shot-gun scramble events for four-person amateur teams
with top prizes and Expo vendor merchandise credits to the winning
teams.
The PGA Fall Expo Outdoor Demo Day returns for the fourth year
on Paiute’s driving range, short game area and putting green. Product
testing, exhibitor demonstrations and professional networking takes
place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features more than 40 golf
vendors unveiling the latest golf equipment, training aids and
accessories.
Registration for the PGA Fall Expo, the PGA Fall Expo Education
Conference and the Outdoor Demo Day is free to industry professionals
and available at www.pgaexpo.com. PGA Professional registration for the
PGA Fall Expo Professional Challenge Cup is $250 per player through
August 27 and includes the entry fee, range and balls, carts, breakfast
(morning shotgun), lunch (both shotguns), refreshments on course and
Expo manufacturer gift bags.
Registration for the PGA Fall Expo Amateur
Shoot-Out is $150 per player through August 27 and includes the entry
fee, range and balls, carts, breakfast (morning shotgun), lunch (both
shotguns), refreshments on course and Expo manufacturer gift bags.
Players may register for both tournaments at www.pgaexpo.com.