Elite Golf Coach - Data-Driven Coaching + Growth Path

Twice; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days off per week

Callaway Staff eligibility

Coach Development Program

Free certifications

PGA dues covered

Free meals

Unlimited practice privileges

Job summary

Five Iron Golf in Detroit is seeking a Golf Coach who loves helping others improve while delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will balance high-quality instruction with engagement time and work with our Social and Performance Teams to introduce lessons, fittings, and memberships.

As you grow your client base and reach performance goals, you’ll transition into a full-time instruction role, supported by our Coach Development Program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of golf industry experience or graduation from a PGM program.
• One-on-one and group coaching experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of swing mechanics, ball flight laws, and launch monitor data.
• Proficient with video analysis and comfortable with golf technology tools.
• Excellent communication skills – connect with golfers of all levels and explain concepts clearly.
• Energetic and engaging personality with ability to facilitate fun, group-based learning.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• PGA or LPGA affiliation and/or PGM program graduation are strong pluses.
• Physically able to stand, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class golf instruction through individual and group lessons for players of all skill levels.
• Utilize TrackMan and other Five Iron technologies to provide data-driven, personalized coaching and custom club fittings.
• Actively engage guests during Golf Experience Engagement Time – promoting lessons, swing evaluations, fittings, and memberships.
• Build and retain a loyal client base by creating welcoming, memorable, and performance-driven experiences.
• Represent Five Iron Golf at corporate events, delivering fun, high-energy instructional sessions.
• Maintain a consistent lesson schedule that meets productivity goals and performance expectations.
• Leverage social media to promote coaching services and the Five Iron brand.
• Conduct junior clinics and support community outreach programs to grow the game.
• Follow up with students to convert swing evaluations into ongoing lessons and KPIs.
• Serve as an on-floor Performance Expert, engaging with members to elevate their golf experience.
• Participate in ongoing education and certification programs to sharpen coaching skills.

Skills

One-on-one coaching

Group coaching

Swing mechanics

Ball flight laws

Launch monitor data

Video analysis

Golf tech tools

Communication

Fun group learning

Measurable improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

PGA/LPGA affiliation

PGM program graduation

Tools

TrackMan

Video analysis tools

Golf technology tools

Job description

Five Iron Golf in Detroit is seeking a Golf Coach who loves helping others improve while delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will balance high-quality instruction with engagement time and work with our Social and Performance Teams to introduce lessons, fittings, and memberships.

As you grow your client base and reach performance goals, you’ll transition into a full-time instruction role, supported by our Coach Development Program.