Junior Golf Academy Assistant — Elevate Your Coaching

Troon; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off employee meals

Employee discounts in Golf Shop

Playing privileges

Job summary

St Johns Golf and CC in St. Augustine, FL, seeks a motivated Golf Academy Assistant to support a busy Junior Golf Academy and grow as a golf instructor. This part-time role is ideal for someone who loves working with juniors and contributing to the Academy’s growth.

Hours are approximately 20–25 per week, Monday–Friday, with most days 3:00–7:00 PM during the school year. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a strong golfer capable of consistently breaking 75.
• Comfortable demonstrating skills and playing alongside high- to mid-level junior golfers.
• Strong understanding of golf fundamentals, practice habits, course management and competitive golf.
• Short-game knowledge and teaching experience are a major plus.
• Previous coaching, teaching, junior golf, or competitive playing experience preferred.
• PGA/LPGA certification or progress toward professional certification is a plus, but not required for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operation and instruction of a busy, thriving Junior Golf Academy.
• Help lead and support group instruction for intermediate through high-level junior golfers.
• Assist with full-swing, short-game, putting, practice drills, challenges, competitions, and on-course development.
• Help create an organized, productive, positive, and competitive training environment.
• Provide individual attention and feedback to players within a group-training setting.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, equipment, player organization, and other daily Academy needs.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the Director of Instruction and other Academy coaches.
• Be willing to step in wherever needed to support programming, events, camps, clinics, and the overall operation of the Academy.
• Actively contribute ideas and effort toward Academy growth, player development, retention, and programming.

Skills

Strong golfer

Group instruction

Coachable

Communication skills

Job description

St Johns Golf and CC in St. Augustine, FL, seeks a motivated Golf Academy Assistant to support a busy Junior Golf Academy and grow as a golf instructor. This part-time role is ideal for someone who loves working with juniors and contributing to the Academy’s growth.

Hours are approximately 20–25 per week, Monday–Friday, with most days 3:00–7:00 PM during the school year. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.