Social Player Development Associate

Troon; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free meals

Unlimited practice privileges

Job summary

GOLFZON Social in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Player Development Associate to deliver high-quality golf instruction and programming while driving revenue through lessons, leagues, memberships, and simulator usage.

This role blends teaching, customer engagement, and business development to grow the GOLFZON Social community and enhance the overall player experience.

Qualifications

• PGA Member or Associate preferred (or actively working toward PGA certification).
• Experience teaching golf lessons to players of all ages and skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sales-oriented mindset with ability to meet revenue goals.
• Passion for growing the game of golf and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Comfortable using technology-based coaching tools (GOLFZON or similar systems preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead adult and junior classes, clinics, and player development programs.
• Plan and execute junior summer camps focused on skill development and engagement.
• Provide private instruction using GOLFZON Social simulator technology and traditional coaching methods.
• Organize and facilitate leagues, including scheduling, operations, and communication with Marketing.
• Assist in planning and execution of corporate events, group outings, and social tournaments.
• Ensure all programs and events are delivered at a high level with exceptional customer service.
• Drive sales of adult & junior classes/clinics, summer camps, memberships, league registrations, and simulator rentals.
• Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and long-term engagement.
• Manage league operations, including registration, scoring, and customer communication.

Skills

PGA Membership

Teaching golf

Sales

Customer service

Tech-enabled coaching

Education

PGA certification progress

Tools

GOLFZON simulator

Job description

Golfzon Social Hoyt
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Description

ABOUT GOLFZON SOCIAL

GOLFZON Social is a leading indoor golf entertainment brand redefining the way people play, socialize, and compete. Formed through a joint venture between GOLFZON America - the global leader in golf simulator technology and Troon, the world's largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, GOLFZON Social combines cutting-edge simulator technology with elevated food and beverage, hospitality, instruction, leagues, events, and private experiences. The brand delivers a premium, technology-driven social destination that appeals to golfers and non-golfers alike while creating scalable opportunities for growth across hospitality, entertainment, and player development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GOLFZON Social Player Development Associate is responsible for delivering high-quality golf instruction and programming while driving revenue through lessons, leagues, memberships, and simulator usage. This role combines teaching, customer engagement, and business development to grow the GOLFZON Social community and enhance the overall player experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction & Player Development

• Lead adult and junior classes, clinics, and player development programs
• Plan and execute junior summer camps focused on skill development and engagement
• Provide private instruction using GOLFZON Social simulator technology and traditional coaching methods

Programming & Events

• Organize and facilitate leagues, including scheduling, operations, and communication alongside Marketing team.
• Assist in the planning and execution of corporate events, group outings, and social tournaments
• Ensure all programs and events are delivered at a high level with exceptional customer service
• Drive sales of:
• Adult & junior classes/clinics
• Summer camps
• Membership packages
• League registrations
• Simulator rentals
• Actively promote GOLFZON Social offerings to increase participation and retention
• Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and long-term engagement

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

• Manage league operations, including registration, scoring, and customer communication
• Maintain an organized teaching and program schedule
• Track personal sales and performance metrics
• Support daily facility operations as needed

Qualifications

• PGA Member or Associate preferred (or actively working toward PGA certification)
• Experience teaching golf lessons to players of all ages and skill levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sales-oriented mindset with ability to meet revenue goals
• Passion for growing the game of golf and delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Comfortable using technology-based coaching tools (GOLFZON or similar systems preferred)

Compensation

Potential Compensation Range: Between $30,940- $100,000 annually

• Base hourly pay
• Commission opportunities, include:
• Adult & junior classes/clinics
• Summer camps
• League registrations
• Health insurance
• Education allowance (if applicable)
• Access to golf simulator technology and player development tools
• Free meals and unlimited practice privileges during shifts.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a motivated golf professional who thrives in a dynamic, tech-driven environment, enjoys teaching and community building, and is excited to contribute to a growing GOLFZON Social facility through both instruction and sales performance.

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