Assistant Golf Professional

Tennessee Golf Foundation; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Playing & practice privileges

Staff discounts on gear

Insurance after 60 days

401k eligibility after 6 months

Mentorship from Tennessee PGA pros

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Golf House Tennessee in Franklin seeks an energetic Assistant Golf Professional to join our team, supporting high-volume instruction, junior development, and golf shop operations. You will run clinics for youth and adults, assist with the PGA Junior Golf Academy, and provide private lessons while delivering excellent member service in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers mentorship from top Tennessee PGA Professionals and opportunities for growth within a premier facility with extensive

Qualifications

• PGA/LPGA Associate or Member in good standing or intent to enroll in PGA PGM Associate program.
• Strong communication skills and a 'people-first' personality.
• Proven ability to work with large groups, particularly children and beginners.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support junior programming, clinics for a robust junior golf program.
• Instruct for the Tennessee PGA Junior Golf Academy during peak season camps and sessions.
• Develop and execute adult clinics and private instruction to help golfers reach goals.
• Assist with registration, scheduling, and student communications.
• Support Golf Shop operations, tee times, POS, and customer service.
• Assist in general golf course operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

PGA/LPGA Associate or Member in good <

Job description

Overview

Golf House Tennessee, which is the home of golf in Tennessee, is seeking an energetic, career-oriented Assistant Golf Professional to join our team in Franklin. As a hub for golf development in the state, we pride ourselves on hosting one of the largest junior golf programs in the world. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to gain diverse experience in high-volume instruction, academy operations, and traditional golf shop management.

The successful candidate will be a key player in delivering a premier experience to our members and guests, balancing an energy and passion for teaching with the administrative precision required to run a top-tier facility.

Experience Required

Qualifications

• PGA/LPGA Associate or Member in good standing or an intent to enroll in the PGA PGM Associate program.
• Strong communication skills and a "people-first" personality.
• Proven ability to work with large groups, particularly children and beginners.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities are divided into Instruction & Player Development and Operations & Administration.

Instruction & Player Development

• Junior Programming: Lead and support clinics for one of the world's most robust junior golf programs, fostering a fun and competitive environment for the next generation of players.
• Tennessee PGA Junior Golf Academy: Serve as a core instructor for the Academy, delivering high-quality coaching during peak season camps and sessions.
• Adult Clinics: Develop and execute engaging instructional programs tailored to golfers of all skill levels.
• Private Instruction: Conduct individual golf lessons using modern coaching philosophies to help players reach their personal goals.

Operations & Administration

• Program Management: Assist with the administrative backend of instruction programming, including registration, scheduling, and student communications.
• Golf Shop Operations: Assist with daily shop duties such as tee time management, point-of-sale (POS) transactions, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Facility Support: Assist in general golf course operations and complete "other duties as assigned" to ensure the facility operates smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: Starting at $36,000 annually.
• Instruction Income: Competitive percentage of private lesson fees.

• Total Anticipated Income for Motivated Individual: $51,000+

• Insurance: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability benefits on the first of the month after 60 days.

• 401k: Eligible for contributions on the first of the month after 6 months of employment.

• Professional Perks: Full playing and practice privileges at the facility.
• Staff Discounts: Significant discounts on golf equipment, apparel, and merchandise.
• Growth: Opportunity for mentorship from top Tennessee PGA Professionals.