Teaching Professional

Troon; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits 401(k)

Time Off PTO

Additional Compensation – Commissions

Job summary

Jackson Park Golf Course in Seattle, WA is seeking a Golf Instructor to support the Director of Instruction with daily lesson operations, private and group instruction, and exceptional customer service. The role requires knowledge of golf swing fundamentals, club fitting, and staying current with equipment trends.

Responsibilities include teaching swing fundamentals, leveraging Top Tracer and video tech, designing clinics and marketing ideas to grow instruction revenue, maintaining the range and

Qualifications

• LPGA/PGA member or associate in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in golf industry preferred.
• Club fitting experience preferred.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift ~25 lbs.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays/overtime.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the fundamentals of the golf swing as established by the Director of Instruction.
• Leverages technology to support player development (Top Tracer, video, social media).
• Designs and implements marketing ideas to promote instruction and generate revenue.
• Maintains driving range, lesson tee, and equipment storage.
• Promotes clinics, classes, and camps; conducts daily group clinics.
• Assists in creating lesson plans and delivers daily instruction.
• Ensures safe work practices and regular attendance.

Skills

LPGA/PGA member

3+ years golf

Club fitting

BA/BS preferred

Stand 25 lbs

Weekend availability

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Drug screen

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Jackson Park Golf Course
Seattle, WA 98125, USA

Description

Full-time Position

Compensation:

$19.23 - $55.00 per hour

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, 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 atwww.troon.com .

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