Senior Golf Instructor & Player Development Lead

Abundance Network; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Golf Course is seeking a Senior Instructor/Player Development Specialist to lead onsite instruction and junior programs on the Stanford main campus. This role reports to the General Manager and collaborates across staff to deliver high-quality teaching and programming.

Responsibilities include 10+ hours of weekly golf instruction, managing player development, and designing junior clinics and large-group sessions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and four years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of golf instruction experience, including junior golf and group programming.
• PGA Member (Class A), or Level 1 PGA Associate in good standing preferred.
• Experience with junior golf curricula (e.g., PGA Jr. League, US Kids Golf, Operation 36) preferred.
• Familiarity with teaching technology such as TrackMan, video analysis or launch monitors preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide golf instruction to all constituent groups a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Help the General Manager manage, oversee and direct the total golf instruction and player development programming for the facility.
• Utilize state-of-the-art teaching and learning theories and be able to integrate the use of teaching aids, video, launch monitors, etc. when appropriate in all programs.
• Assist with information requests regarding or pertaining to the scheduling of lessons and instructional golf.
• Help with upkeep of the golf range to ensure that safe, clean, organized and professional conditions always exist.
• Maintain teaching aids and equipment inventory in excellent condition.
• Design, develop and lead junior golf programs, camps and clinics that build long-term player development pathways.
• Plan, schedule and manage larger group instructional programming, including corporate outings, university groups, camps and community programs.
• Recruit, train and supervise junior instructors and program assistants as needed.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, youth organizations and junior golf associations (e.g., PGA Junior League, US Kids Golf) to grow program participation.
• Track enrollment, participant progress and program outcomes to continually improve junior and group offerings.
• Promote junior and group programs through marketing materials and social media platforms.
• Provide administrative assistance for the Stanford Learning Center, ensuring all service standards are met.
• Maintain instructional program schedules, registration and billing records for junior and group programs.
• Provide monthly participation and program data along with related analysis.
• Communicate with members, customers and parents regarding program specifics, scheduling and promotions; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Assist the General Manager with budget tracking and administrative needs for instruction and junior golf programs.

Skills

Golf instruction

Junior golf

Group programming

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

TrackMan

Video analysis

Launch monitors

Job description

Stanford Golf Course is seeking a Senior Instructor/Player Development Specialist to lead onsite instruction and junior programs on the Stanford main campus. This role reports to the General Manager and collaborates across staff to deliver high-quality teaching and programming.

Responsibilities include 10+ hours of weekly golf instruction, managing player development, and designing junior clinics and large-group sessions.