Description

Overview

The Director of Instruction is responsible for organizing, budgeting, developing, promoting, scheduling and conducting golf instructional programs that meet customer demands and needs. Working with the Head Golf Professional, General Manager, Golf Course Superintendent and/or Golf Professional staff, this position will manage and maintain the golf range/teaching area, assure consistently high-quality service levels and maximize club fitting and program equipment sales.

• Supervised By: Head Golf Professional
• The Position Supervises: Teaching Professionals (if applicable)

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Experience Required

• Class A PGA Member preferred. If a PGA Member, maintain PGA of America membership in good standing and serve as a mentor to PGA Associates going through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program
• If a PGA Associate, make steady progress towards completion of PGA Membership requirements
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, Rules of Golf, golf instruction and teaching methodology
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles
• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Remain up to date on customer relations management and player development initiatives
• Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. Email, Internet, tournament and database
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of current trends in the industry
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations and marketing and business trends

Essential Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:

Golf Instruction

• Manage, oversee and direct the total golf instruction and player development programming for the club.
• Oversee all lesson and instructional program schedules at the club.
• Train golf professionals in golf instruction, teaching philosophies and the management of programs to include clinics, juniors, group lessons, private lessons, player development and special population lessons.
• Utilize state-of-the-art teaching and learning theories and be able to integrate the use of teaching aids, videotape, launch monitors, etc. when appropriate in all programs.
• Develop, implement and promote club fittings and program equipment sales; train other staff instructors as needed.
• Manage instructional budget for the facility and closely monitor departmental income and expense statements monthly. Explain variances and prepare corrective action plans.
• Supervise information requests regarding or pertaining to schedule of lessons and instructional golf.
• Maintain teaching aids and equipment inventory in excellent condition.
• Attend all meetings scheduled by the management team, i.e., Head Golf Professional, General Manager, and Golf Course Superintendent.
• Represent the facility and the head golf professional in community service to create a positive relationship with media (TV-radio-newspapers) and local business through promotional activities and programs.

 

Creative Ability

• Create instructional programs to enhance service and maintain interest and enthusiasm among all customer segments including minorities, juniors and disabled golfers.
• Assist in marketing and promotion for instruction programming.
• Create player development programs to foster both a recreational, fun environment plus a competitive environment (as appropriate for each market segment).

 

Relationships

• Maintain regular, open contact with both supervisors and staff instructors to ensure teamwork and consistency in teaching programs.
• Possess a personality trait that will make people feel welcome, reflecting favorably on the facility

 

Education

• Maintain professional expertise through related courses and learning opportunities in golf training, player development, management, and accounting.
• Encourage staff instructors to engage in learning opportunities to maintain professional expertise and provide resources to meet those objectives.

Benefits

• 60% off of meals while on duty
• PGA dues paid
• Playing and practice privileges
• Staff Club Program
• Access to two-bay performance center, with two Quad pros indoor teaching centers