Teaching Professional

Troon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Commissions eligibility

Golf privileges

Discounted meals

Job summary

Troon is seeking a Golf Instructor at Jackson Park Golf Course in Seattle, WA. This full-time role involves teaching the fundamentals of the golf swing, leveraging Top Tracer and other tech to develop players, and promoting instruction programs to grow club revenues.

The successful candidate will have LPGA/PGA certification in good standing (or equivalent), 3+ years in golf, and strong customer service skills. A BA/BS is preferred, with weekend availability and physical stamina required.

Qualifications

• Must be LPGA or PGA member or in good standing with LPGA/PGA.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the golf industry preferred.
• Club fitting experience preferred.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamentals of the golf swing as directed by the Director of Instruction.
• Use technology to support player development (e.g., Top Tracer, video).
• Design and promote golf instruction programs to increase revenue.
• Maintain driving range, lesson tee, and equipment storage.
• Lead clinics and camps; teach private and group lessons.
• Create lesson plans and ensure safety in performance of duties.
• Attend shifts as scheduled and adhere to club policies.

Skills

Golf instruction

Private instruction

Group instruction

Customer service

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Top Tracer

U Schedule

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Jackson Park Golf Course
Seattle, WA 98125, USA

• Rate : $21.30 USD per hour
• Golf
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FULLT035017

Description

Full-time Position

Compensation:

$21.30 per hour (Commensurate with Experience)+ commission: Up to $60,000 yearly

About the Facility:

Jackson Park Golf Course is known as the driest public course in the City of Seattle just minutes outside of downtown. The course is maintained by the City of Seattle and managed by Troon Golf. The course consists of an 18 hole Championship, a 9 hole Executive, several short game practice areas, 50-stall covered and heated driving range with all stalls equipped with Top Tracer Technology. For more information, see www.premiergc.com/Jackson

Position Description: Golf Instructor

A Jackson Park Instruction Professional must have a strong knowledge of the game of golf. Additionally, a fundamental understanding of the golf swing, club-fitting processes, equipment trends, and experience with both private and group instruction. The preferred candidate will assist the Director of Instruction with the daily lesson operation of the facility while providing a professional and consistent customer service presence.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Professional:

Teaches the fundamentals of the golf swing as established by the Director of Instruction.

Leverages technology in all its forms to supplement player development curriculum including but not limited to, U Schedule, Top Tracer, social media and video.

Designs and implements marketing ideas to promote golf instruction and programs to bring additional revenues to the club with the assistance of the Director of Instruction.

Helps to maintain general upkeep of the driving range, lesson tee and lesson equipment storage.

Promotes all instruction programs including clinics, classes and camps.

Manages and teaches clinics on daily basis.

Assists in the creation of lesson plans.

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Certify and categorize all golf Instruction-related receipts for Personal Payroll processing in accordance with Premier Golf Centers, LLC and state policies and laws.

Conduct private lessons, group clinics, classes and camps for adults and juniors

Desired Experience / Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Traits):

The successful candidate is expected to have, but not limited to, the following.

• Member or Registered Associate in good standing with the LPGA and/or PGA of America.
• Minimum 3-years ’ experience in the golf industry preferred.
• Club fitting experience preferred
• BA/BS Degree preferred.
• Ability to be on feet for majority of shift and lift 25 lbs. as part of daily duties.
• Willingness to work required shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Possess an engaging, positive, and highly motivated personality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service!!! Mandatory.
• All applicants must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.
• Ensure that members and guests adhere to club policies and/or regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Afternoons, early evenings and weekends are the highest demand for a successful Instructor at our premier facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, this position occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet cold/hot/and humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment fluctuates daily.

We are also offering part time opportunities. The listed benefits are for a full-time position. An instructor must have open availability which is set by the employee for the most part, excluding assigned programs. The facility will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but not limited to:

Each individual ’ s compensation is driven by many factors. Experience, Total Number of Lessons, Club fitting and Sales.

Income from private (1:1) lessons and group lessons are based on professional ’ s ability to inspire, engage, convert, and retain clients; special focus should be on social group/clinic instruction for women, juniors, couples, men, etc. New programs are welcome and encouraged!

Jackson Park GC will pay associated LPGA/PGA dues and other credentials when in “ good standing” .

Golf Instructors will receive golf privileges at off-peak times, discounted merchandise, and discounted meals.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Commissions

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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