Job Description
Job Description
Overview
ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF
American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With over 50 years of experience as an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs, American Golf has established itself as an authority in maximizing the potential of any golf opportunity.
Throughout its rich history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses, serving diverse private entities and public agencies with its expertise. Presently, American Golf oversees the management of over 70 premier facilities across the United States, providing exceptional service and experiences to avid golfers and enthusiasts alike.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, continually striving to exceed expectations and set new standards in the golf industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of course upkeep, ensuring that each visitor to our facilities has an unparalleled experience.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The GLC Golf Instructor is responsible for sharing their passion for golf with others by teaching at the Golf Learning Center (GLC). By working closely with the General Manager, the GLC Golf Instructor identifies opportunities to drive participation and membership into the GLC.
Responsibilities
- Assist General Manager in all aspects of Golf Learning Center management by performing instruction, marketing and customer service-related duties
- Research and incorporate state of the art teaching methods
- Teach Junior Academy assigned curriculum
- Assist General Manager with the implementation of adult and junior instructional programs, clinics and individual lessons
- Assist General Manager with development of program designed to attract new and existing golfers
- Acknowledge, greet and thanks all members and guests
- Maintain and promote a positive professional image
- Facilitate private instruction when not engaged in aspects of golf instruction program
- Report on instruction program data on a regular basis
- Implement and support all American Golf initiatives and programs as requested by management
- Other duties may be assigned by management
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Member of the PGA or LPGA preferred
- Ability to customize instructions to fit a variety of learning styles required
- Solid sales, customer service, time management and relationship management skills required
- Excellent customer service orientation and a focus on customer satisfaction is required
- Basic math skills
- Valid driver’s license required
Education
- High school diploma required (Specialty/Technical Training preferred) and 2 years related experience in golf instruction theory or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Adaptability
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Sense of humor
- Enthusiasm
- Patience
- Efficiency
Working Conditions
- Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.