Certified Personal Coach - Rancho Bernardo

GOLFTEC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (50% paid by company)

401(k) Plan with employer match

Paid Personal Time Off

Job summary

A leading golf instruction company in San Diego is looking for a Certified Personal Coach to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching golf and experience in golf instruction or club fitting. You will utilize innovative technology, participate in comprehensive training, and contribute to helping students improve their golf skills. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and a structured work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in golf instruction or club fitting is preferred.
• Prior knowledge of golf swing mechanics is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Graduate from GOLFTEC University, GOLFTEC's comprehensive training program.
• Utilize the best technology in the golf industry to help people play better golf.
• Recommend teaching content to support custom lesson plans for students of varying skill levels.

Skills

Golf instruction

Club fitting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from a PGM program

Tools

Optimotion

TECSWING

Job description

About GOLFTEC

GOLFTEC is the world leader in golf instruction with over 260 locations across the globe. As the #1 employer of PGA Teaching Pros, golfers of all ability levels can work with a golf expert to build a game improvement plan customized to their specific needs and goals. Since 1995, our coaches have used industry-leading technology to provide instant and data‑driven feedback to help students find their potential. Recognized as one of the most innovative companies in golf with over 100 PGA award‑winning coaches, we remain committed to our central mission—to help people play better golf.

Signing Bonus

• $2,000 to be paid upon complete graduation from GOLFTEC University

Compensation

• Base hourly rate plus monthly commissions, bonus opportunities, and other performance‑based components.
• Estimated Total Compensation Range: $60,000‑$75,000

Location

GOLFTEC Rancho Bernardo

Position Summary

As a Certified Personal Coach, you will join a community of golf industry professionals who are nationally recognized and carry out GOLFTEC’s mission to help people play better golf. All coaches take part in our GOLFTEC University (GTU) training program where they learn from some of the best golf instructors in the industry and further their career in golf. GTU is a combination of on‑the‑job training at the GOLFTEC Center and in person training at GOLFTEC HQ in the Denver Metro Area. We are looking for those who have a passion for teaching golf, a drive to succeed as a team, and enjoy using the best technology in the golf industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Graduate from GOLFTEC University, GOLFTEC’s comprehensive training program
• Utilize the best technology in the golf industry to help people play better golf
• Recommend teaching content to support custom lesson plans for students of varying skill levels
• Provide GOLFTEC services for each student, including TECFIT Club Fitting, outdoor playing lessons, short game lessons, and more!
• Create a high‑level experience for GOLFTEC students both inside and outside of training bays
• Use GOLFTEC’s proprietary technology, including Optimotion and TECSWING teaching software
• Maintain the GOLFTEC Training Center environment, equipment, and technology
• Perform daily opening & closing functions for the Training Center
• Participate in continuing education (distance learning, seminars, etc.)
• Uphold GOLFTEC’s core values of Fun, Integrity, Improvement, and Team

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in golf instruction or club fitting is preferred
• Prior knowledge of golf swing mechanics is highly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborate in a professional, team‑based environment
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel or crouch for extended periods and lift items weighing more than 30 pounds
• Affiliation with the PGA/LPGA is a plus!
• Graduation from a PGM program is also a plus!

Benefits

• Work‑life balance with a set schedule, two days off per week (one weekend day)
• Seven paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Paid Personal Time Off and Personal Days for time off from normally scheduled workdays
• Health Insurance (Company pays 50% of individual & family)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Short‑Term Disability (paid by employer)
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Non‑PGA members receive $1,000 annually to assist with the costs of the PGA Professional Golf Management Program
• 100% of PGA Dues paid annually
• Continuing education allowance of $500 per year
• Opportunity to earn golf club benefits on an annual basis ranging from PUD to a Full Bag
• Annual clothing allotment