Studio Golf Instructor

Golf & Tennis Pro Shop; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA TOUR Superstore seeks a world-class Golf Instructor to teach lessons, run clinics, and grow a book with Trackman and SAM Putt Lab tools. You will engage customers, build relationships, and maintain a fully booked schedule while promoting products and services within a dynamic golf and tennis retail environment.

The role requires 2+ years of teaching experience, strong communication, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Golf teaching experience (2+ years) preferred; Trackman, SAM Putt Lab, and club building experience highly preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; climb ladder; lift 30 lb. box.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with world-class service and build lasting relationships.
• Achieve KPI targets: lessons taught, booking rate, and clinic participation.
• Provide golf lessons using Trackman, SAM Putt Lab, USchedule, and Microsoft Office.
• Grow the business by attracting new clients and keeping schedules full.
• Organize and run clinics and events to foster community and skill development.
• Develop custom lesson plans addressing each player's needs and goals.
• Monitor progress and adjust training methods as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of front-end operations (returns, exchanges, loyalty, promotions).
• Keep the STUDIO area merchandised and equipment maintained to a premier standard.
• Stay informed on promotions via internal bulletins.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Golf teaching certification (optional)

Tools

Trackman

SAM Putt Lab

Microsoft Office

Job description

20.00 - 23.00 USD Hourly

Overview

At PGA TOUR Superstore, we are always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business. As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from different backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization. Part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates - driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis.

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, the STUDIO Golf Instructor will provide world-class service by engaging with every customer and building lasting relationships. The instructor will be responsible for achieving KPIs, including lessons taught, booking percentage, and clinic participation, while proactively growing their business and maintaining a full schedule. Additionally, the instructor will organize clinics, develop custom lesson plans, and track student progress. The role includes maintaining operational standards in all assigned areas, promoting products and services, and utilizing technology to enhance lessons. A strong focus on customer engagement and operational excellence is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with every Customer encountered and offer world class service by leveraging PGATSS Service behaviors. Focus on building lasting relationships that keep the Customer coming back.
• Responsible for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including lessons taught, booking percentage, and clinic participation.
• Provide Customers with golf lessons using technology including, but not limited to: Trackman, Sam Putt Lab, USchedule, and Microsoft Office
• Proactively grow your business by attracting new clients, fostering long-term relationships, and consistently keeping your schedule fully booked.
• Organize and execute clinics and events to foster community engagement and skill development.
• Develop custom lesson plans tailored to address each player's unique needs and goals.
• Monitor students' improvement, provide constructive feedback, and adjust training methods as necessary.
• This role is expected to maintain a working knowledge of all Front-End operations such as returns, exchanges, gift cards, lesson redemptions, loyalty program awards, discounts, promotions, coupons, etc.
• Assist in keeping the STUDIO area (Simulators, Components Drawer, & Putting Green) merchandise standards at a premiere visual level to drive the Customer experience.
• Ensure all STUDIO area equipment and supplies are always maintained and operational.
• Maintaining the STUDIO area in a clean, professional presentation at all times.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge of various golf clubs and explain their features, benefits, and differences to Customers.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance across all departments.
• Stay up to date on upcoming merchandising promotions and marketing events to maintain a strong merchandising presence throughout the life cycle of a promotion by utilizing bulletins on The Links.
• Be a champion of the products and services offerings, and inform, educate, and promote offerings to Customers.
• Provide consistent feedback to your Manager on operational and merchandising opportunities to maintain the best-in-class experience for our Customers.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Communication: Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills. They must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally.
• Computer: Candidates must possess basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organization: Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of golf teaching experience preferred. Experience with Trackman, SAM Putt Lab, and club building is highly preferred.
• Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead.
• Schedule : Must be able to maintain flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Business Acumen : Ability to quickly learn business acumen with appropriate training.
• Accountability : Candidates should demonstrate strong self-accountability and a proactive drive for results.

PGA TOUR Superstores is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits & Perks

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