Golf Coach

Clifton College; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton College is seeking an inspiring Golf Coach to deliver high-quality one-to-one coaching for pupils aged 4-18, helping golfers of all abilities develop technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. You will work closely with the Golf Professional and the wider Sports Department to support individual development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong playing background and experience coaching golf in a facility or high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Strong playing background and coaching/teaching golf.
• Experience coaching or teaching golf within a golf facility or high-performance environment.
• PGA coaching qualification would be advantageous.
• Enthusiastic about working with young people.
• Able to contribute positively to a thriving sports programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, engaging one-to-one coaching sessions for pupils aged 4-18.
• Support development of golfers of all ages and abilities.
• Provide regular feedback to pupils, parents and guardians on progress.
• Analyse performance and implement development plans to support improvement.
• Develop the all-round golfer, both mentally and physically.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Liaise with the Golf Professional and Sports Department to support the golf programme.
• Demonstrate progression and measurable improvement for each player.
• Deliver coaching sessions to members of the public as part of the College's golf offering.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and professional conduct.

Skills

Golf coaching

Communication skills

Youth development

PGA qualification (advantageous)

Job description

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Golf Coach to support the continued development of golf at Clifton College. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality one-to-one coaching sessions for pupils aged 4-18, helping golfers of all abilities develop their technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will work closely with pupils, parents, the Golf Professional and the wider Sports Department to support individual development.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering structured, engaging and challenging one-to-one coaching sessions for pupils aged 4-18.
• Supporting the development of golfers of all ages and abilities.
• Providing regular feedback to pupils, parents and guardians on progress.
• Analysing performance and implementing development plans to support improvement.
• Developing the all-round golfer, both mentally and physically.
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Liaising regularly with the Golf Professional and wider Sports Department to support the golf programme.
• Demonstrating progression and measurable improvement for each individual player.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and members of the public.
• Delivering high-quality coaching sessions to members of the public as part of the College's commercial golf offering.
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct at all times.
• Delivering coaching sessions before school, during lunchtimes and after school as required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong playing background and experience coaching or teaching golf within a golf facility or high-performance environment. A PGA coaching qualification would be advantageous. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with young people, committed to helping ambitious golfers reach their potential, and able to contribute positively to a thriving sports programme.

Closing date: 11/10/2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We arecommitted to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.