Teaching Professional

Compass Pointe Golf Courses; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Staff uniforms

Job summary

The Learning Center at Compass Pointe in Pasadena, MD seeks a passionate and dynamic coach to grow the game of golf for members and guests, delivering a positive learning experience and actively marketing and promoting the brand.

Reporting to the Director of Instruction and General Manager, the role requires 3+ years of coaching experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to lead Learning Center initiatives, recruit coaches, and develop programs while promoting a robust student

Qualifications

• Experienced golf instructor with 3+ years coaching
• High school graduate
• Affiliated with either LPGA or PGA programs preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with a hard work ethic
• Able to stand and lift outdoors for long periods of time
• Above average time management, initiative, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to promote and market Learning Center programming to build a strong social media footprint

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Instruction with coach development, recruiting processes for coaches and admin staff as needed
• Participate in team building events on and away from the golf course
• Teach group lessons to adults and juniors as assigned
• Custom fit clubs to all levels of students
• Manage and build a private lesson portfolio
• Build a client base for coaching through structured supervised practice sessions, walking the range, and playing with students, members, and guests
• Assist the Director of Instruction with operations management where needed
• Use computer applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel and send clear email communications
• Assist with leadership of counselors and part-time coaches to accomplish various tasks
• Contribute to coaching development plans, sales and marketing plans, and operational strategies where necessary
• Complete tracking and record keeping paperwork related to Learning Center sales
• Track students and build retention programs with email and phone follow-ups while maintaining a robust student database
• Maintain a clean and presentable office and teaching space
• Ensure coaching and club fitting equipment is accessible, available, and accounted for
• Participate in ongoing sales and marketing promotions
• Attend continuing education opportunities and maintain playing standards
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and ensure Health and Safety procedures comply with state legislation and Anne Arundel County guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including off-season support in golf shop or outside services when applicable
• Attend offsite promotional events to promote academy programs and private lessons, such as health fairs and corporate events

Skills

Golf instruction

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Endurance outdoors

Time management

Marketing / social media

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Overview

The Learning Center at Compass Pointe specializes in golf instruction. Since its launch in March of 2019, it has risen fast and become an award-winning player development program, and is recognized as a Top 50 Operation 36 Master location. The role seeks a passionate and dynamic coach to grow the game of golf to members and guests by providing a positive learning experience and actively marketing and promoting the brand. The individual should be personable, outgoing, driven, and enjoy the challenge of being a Learning Center team leader.

Reporting Structure: The Teaching Professional reports to the Director of Instruction and General Manager.

Experience Required

• Experienced golf instructor with 3+ years coaching
• High school graduate
• Affiliated with either LPGA or PGA programs preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with a hard work ethic
• Able to stand and lift outdoors for long periods of time
• Above average time management, initiative, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to promote and market Learning Center programming to build a strong social media footprint

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Instruction with coach development, recruiting processes for coaches and admin staff as needed
• Participate in team building events on and away from the golf course
• Teach group lessons to adults and juniors as assigned
• Custom fit clubs to all levels of students
• Manage and build a private lesson portfolio
• Build a client base for coaching through structured supervised practice sessions, walking the range, and playing with students, members, and guests
• Assist the Director of Instruction with operations management where needed
• Use computer applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel and send clear email communications
• Assist with leadership of counselors and part-time coaches to accomplish various tasks
• Contribute to coaching development plans, sales and marketing plans, and operational strategies where necessary
• Complete tracking and record keeping paperwork related to Learning Center sales
• Track students and build retention programs with email and phone follow-ups while maintaining a robust student database
• Maintain a clean and presentable office and teaching space
• Ensure coaching and club fitting equipment is accessible, available, and accounted for
• Participate in ongoing sales and marketing promotions
• Attend continuing education opportunities and maintain playing standards
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and ensure Health and Safety procedures comply with state legislation and Anne Arundel County guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including off-season support in golf shop or outside services when applicable
• Attend offsite promotional events to promote academy programs and private lessons, such as health fairs and corporate events

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Staff uniforms