Certified Personal Coach - Dayton

GOLFTEC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days off per week

Paid holidays

PGA dues paid

Job summary

GOLFTEC Dayton seeks a Certified Personal Coach to join a community of golf industry professionals dedicated to helping players improve. All coaches participate in GOLFTEC University training, learning from top instructors and gaining hands-on experience with TECFIT club fitting and TECSWING technology.

You will deliver customized lessons, build content for students, and maintain the Training Center while advancing your career through ongoing education and a stable schedule with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of golf instruction or club fitting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of golf swing mechanics preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel or crouch for extended periods and lift items up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Graduate from GOLFTEC University training program.
• Use TECFIT Club Fitting and other technology to help players improve.
• Provide customized lessons and content for students of varying skill levels.
• Maintain the Training Center environment, equipment, and technology.
• Open and close the Training Center daily and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical agility

Education

PGM program graduation

Tools

TECSWING

Optimotion

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.

Compensation

Base hourly rate with monthly commissions, bonus opportunities, and other performance‑based components. Commissions and other compensation metrics are based on performance as a team and as an individual.

Estimated Total Compensation Range: $55,000 - $68,000

Signing Bonus: $1,000 (paid out upon complete graduation from GOLFTEC University)

Location

GOLFTEC Dayton

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 and 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: Set schedule with two days off per week
• Seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Accrued paid Personal Time Off and Personal Days to take time off from normally scheduled workdays
• Health insurance (Company pays 50% of individual & family)
• Non‑PGA members receive $1,000 annually to assist with PGA Professional Golf Management Program costs
• 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
• Benefits may vary by location*