Golf Professional - Golf Galaxy

Golf Galaxy; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Golf Galaxy in Norwalk seeks a Golf Professional to deliver high-quality instruction, identify student goals, and build a robust client base. You will work with certified fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience and promote the Golf Galaxy service ecosystem, including fittings and lessons.

Active PGA Class A or LPGA member, 1–3 years of teaching experience, and knowledge of TrackMan are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years teaching experience.
• Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA member in good standing.
• 3+ years knowledge of club fitting through experience and/or OEM training.
• TrackMan Level 1 & 2.
• Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for golf equipment & related technology.
• Desire for continued learning (self) and teaching others.
• Stays current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Builds student base by creating safe environments for all Golfers, provide high quality instruction, and build long lasting relationships with each student.
• The Golf Pro is directly involved in community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the Golf Galaxy experience.
• Golf Professional works collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience with each student.

Skills

Golf instruction

Client relationship building

Knowledge of golf technology

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

TrackMan Level 1

TrackMan Level 2

Club fitting

Job description

If golf is your passion, you’ll love growing the game at Golf Galaxy. We are home to the Trusted Advisors whom every golfer relies on to better their best. What separates us from any other retail golf experience is our teammates and innovative technology focused on finding the best fit for golfers of all ages and abilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful, and friendly service to equip golfers of all levels to better their game.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Builds student base by creating safe environments for all Golfers, provide high quality instruction, and build long lasting relationships with each student. Talk with clients to identify strengths and weaknesses of swing / game, get to root of students’ lesson goals, and act as Trusted Advisor for each respective student. The Golf Professional will seek out information and opportunities to develop self to become a better teacher. Ensure teaching concepts are directed toward students understanding and adjust teaching style to best facilitate students learning. The Golf Professional is continuously looking for new and creative ways to build a robust student base, striving to meet and exceed the financial and metric goals for the role.
• The Golf Pro is directly involved in community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the Golf Galaxy experience. Our Professionals are leading initiatives within their local community to promote our services – Fitting, Lessons, Club Tech, specialized service through the variety of departments and how we would like to create lasting relationships with each Golfer, no matter where their Golf journey may take them.
• Golf Professional works collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience with each student. That may come in the form of interacting with Fitters / Golfers during Fittings, offering suggestions or advice on lesson plans to improve swing / game, sharing knowledge, experience and expertise with fellow teammates and Golfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years experience
• Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA member in good standing
• 3+ years knowledge of club-fitting through experience and/or OEM training
• PGA of America Class A or LPGA Member in good standing, Apprentice Level 1,2,3 or interested in becoming a PGA/LPGA Member through our PGA/LPGA Associate Program
• Trackman Level 1 & 2
• Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for golf equipment & related technology
• Desire for continued learning (self) and teaching others
• Stays current with industry trends

Targeted Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $73,200.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.