Head Golf Coach & Performance GM

Five Iron Golf Louisville LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Accident and Critical IllnessInsurance

401(k)

PGA Dues covered

Meals while working provided

Unlimited practice privileges

Five Iron coach development program

Free certifications: Trackman

Free certifications: Golf Digest Coach

Free certifications: Callaway fitting

Job summary

Five Iron Golf Louisville is seeking a General Manager, Performance / Coach to lead the golf operation, grow membership and performance revenue, develop the golf team, and continue teaching.

This is a full-time leadership role blending management with coaching, leveraging Trackman and simulator technology to elevate instruction and club fitting, while building relationships with guests and the local golf community.

Qualifications

• Passion for the game of golf.
• 5 years of hospitality, golf course/club, sports management or related leadership experience preferred.
• Golf instruction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership ability and willingness to lead by example.
• Understanding of golf swing fundamentals, ball flight laws and launch monitor data.
• Familiarity with swing analysis, Trackman and simulator technology.
• Exemplary communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong social and interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with Guests, members and students.
• Ability to communicate golf instruction effectively to players across a wide range of skill levels.
• Ability to lead and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Upbeat energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Desire to continue learning and growing as both a leader and golf professional.
• Availability to be present in the space during high-value business times, including mornings, nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop the golf staff, including the Head Golf Attendant.
• Manage the P&L for golf-specific and retail offerings and achieve quarterly revenue targets.
• Lead the day-to-day golf operation and set above-and-beyond service standards for the golf team.
• Partner with the Director of Instruction to manage coach availability and performance to achieve lesson and fitting revenue goals.
• Build and grow the membership community through member events, outings, leagues and local golf relationships.
• Build relationships within the community, foster loyalty with customers and encourage repeat business through proactive engagement.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Five Iron's golf offerings, including technology, lessons, leagues, memberships, club fitting and retail.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Trackman, Five Iron simulator technology and other golf-related equipment.
• Actively evaluate golf staff performance to ensure day-to-day business needs and performance goals are met.
• Provide excellent account service throughout the membership experience, from onboarding through ongoing engagement.
• Communicate golf-specific needs and opportunities to the National Director of Golf, General Manager, Social and other corporate partners.
• Maintain and grow a personal lesson book alongside management responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality golf instruction and club fittings to students of varying skill levels.
• Leverage Five Iron's existing membership and guest base to develop coaching relationships and recurring students.
• Utilize launch monitor data, video analysis and other technology to help students achieve their golf goals.
• Serve as a featured coach at corporate events and other Five Iron programming when applicable.
• Utilize social media and other channels to promote Five Iron and build your presence as a coach.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Golf knowledge

Communication

Tools

Trackman

Simulator technology

Job description

Five Iron Golf Louisville is seeking a General Manager, Performance / Coach to lead the golf operation, grow membership and performance revenue, develop the golf team, and continue teaching.

This is a full-time leadership role blending management with coaching, leveraging Trackman and simulator technology to elevate instruction and club fitting, while building relationships with guests and the local golf community.