Youth Golf Development Lead | Instruction & Operations

Nepga; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

PGA education reimbursement

Professional development

Simple IRA match

Paid time off

Practice privileges & simulator access

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge is seeking a mission-driven PGA Associate or Professional to lead youth golf instruction and develop player pathways at the Ix Park clubhouse and partner locations. This role blends instruction, player development, golf operations, and facility leadership, offering ownership of development initiatives and a path toward Head Golf Professional responsibilities.

The position includes support for PGA education, dues reimbursement, and professional growth within a

Qualifications

• PGA Associate or PGA Professional in good standing or actively pursuing PGA membership.
• Experience teaching golf and junior player development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create an energetic and engaging learning environment.
• Commitment to youth development and the First Tee mission.
• Availability for afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Familiarity with First Tee curriculum or similar youth-development models.
• Experience with branding, marketing, and social media.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM/booking platforms.
• Knowledge of golf facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of all First Tee youth and teen programs, including group classes and field trips.
• Manage class operations, attendance, equipment, safety, lesson plans, and participant records using First Tee Coaches App and Salesforce.
• Deliver age-appropriate First Tee curriculum integrating golf, life skills, and character development.
• Assist with on-course experiences that strengthen curriculum outcomes.
• Support parent and volunteer engagement through orientations and coach development.
• Support recruitment and enrollment through community visibility and storytelling.

Skills

PGA membership

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

CRM/Booking platforms

Branding & Marketing

Social Media

Education

PGA Associate or PGA Professional in good standing

Tools

Salesforce

Active Booker

Job description

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge is seeking a mission-driven PGA Associate or Professional to lead youth golf instruction and develop player pathways at the Ix Park clubhouse and partner locations. This role blends instruction, player development, golf operations, and facility leadership, offering ownership of development initiatives and a path toward Head Golf Professional responsibilities.

The position includes support for PGA education, dues reimbursement, and professional growth within a