Freelance PGA Golf Coach - Build Your Coaching Biz

Virgin Active; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking a Freelance PGA Golf Coach to join our coaching community, operating under a self-employed rental agreement. The role offers 20 hours per week with potential to purchase extra hours, allowing you to run your own coaching business within our club environment and deliver private, group and academy sessions to members and guests.

You’ll work with junior development programmes and holiday camps, while supporting wellness initiatives across the club and maintaining a

Qualifications

• PGA ASQ Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Golf, or a higher qualification recognised in the UK.
• An up-to-date DBS check and Public Liability Insurance.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality golf coaching across a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience using TrackMan to support coaching and player development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for helping others progress.
• The ability to work independently, manage your schedule and develop your own coaching business.
• Strong organisational and administration skills, including confidence using computer systems and booking platforms.
• A professional, polite and practical approach to resolving member concerns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality private lessons, group coaching, beginner programmes and academy sessions, adapting your approach to each golfer’s goals and ability.
• Coordinate a coaching schedule with the Product Revenue Manager balancing private lessons, group sessions and member play.
• Support junior development programmes and holiday camps, helping younger players develop their skills and enjoyment of the game.
• Introduce members to the golf facilities through inductions as part of their club onboarding, where applicable.
• Support golf events, competitions, workshops and member experiences that encourage participation.
• Build and retain your own client base through excellent coaching, strong relationships and a professional approach.
• Work with colleagues across the club to connect golf with our wider wellness programmes and initiatives.
• Create a welcoming environment for every member and guest, handling feedback and complaints professionally.
• Follow the club’s health and safety and safeguarding policies, reporting concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Represent Virgin Active professionally and uphold our brand standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Organisational skills

Administration skills

Education

PGA ASQ Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Golf or UK-recognised higher

DBS check

Public Liability Insurance

Tools

TrackMan

Job description

Virgin Active is seeking a Freelance PGA Golf Coach to join our coaching community, operating under a self-employed rental agreement. The role offers 20 hours per week with potential to purchase extra hours, allowing you to run your own coaching business within our club environment and deliver private, group and academy sessions to members and guests.

You’ll work with junior development programmes and holiday camps, while supporting wellness initiatives across the club and maintaining a