Golf Instructor : Interbay GC

Nestled between Puget Sound and two of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, opened in 1997, the Par 28 course features well-kept greens and manicured fairways, and has been recognized by Audubon International for its water conservation efforts. The course has been called home to both beginners and experts alike. Interbay also has an 80-stall covered and heated driving range, with all stalls equipped with Top Tracer Technology. 

Position Description: 
An Interbay Golf Professional must have a strong knowledge of the game of golf. A Fundamental understanding of the golf swing, merchandising techniques, club-fitting processes, equipment trends, and overall golf shop sales experience.  The preferred candidate will assist the Director of Instruction with the daily Lesson operation of the facility while providing a professional and consistent guest service presence in the Golf Shop.
 
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 and Top Tracer
• 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 a general upkeep of the driving range, lesson tee, and lesson equipment storage.
• Promotes all club golf activities including junior golf clinics.
• Coordinates and teaches clinics daily.
• 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 by Premier Golf Centers, LLC, and state policies and laws.
• Conduct private lessons and group clinics/Adults and Juniors

Minimum Qualifications of the Teaching Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (multi-course facilities may require more experience).
• Class A member of PGA/LPGA preferred
• Certification in NG360, TPI or AMPD
• The Pursuit of further Instruction accreditation and Knowledge is highly desirable. 

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 of the PGA of America.
  • Minimum 3-years’ experience in the golf industry 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.

Work Environment/Schedule Requirements:

• This is an Optional Full Time or Part time opportunity – Must have open availability. 
• This position will require you to work at least 1 weekend day or days depending on your willingness to work. Afternoons 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 is moderately quiet.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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 the professional’s ability to inspire, engage, convert, and retain clients; the special focus should be on social group/clinic instruction for women, juniors, couples, men, etc.
• Interbay GC (IGC) offers healthcare coverage for Full-Time employees, paying the majority of the employee’s premiums per facility/Premier Golf Centers (PGC) policy. Further, life insurance is available per facility/PGC policy.
• Access to company 401k plan per facility/PGC policy.
• IGC will pay associated PGA dues and other credentials when in “good standing”.
• Golf Instructors will receive golf privileges at off-peak times, discounted merchandise, and meals on workdays
• Pay Rate: $21.30 Hourly guaranteed and Lesson Commissions. 
• Expected total annual compensation ranges from: $60,000 -$100,000/yr, Part-Time/full Time Respectively, depending on experience and performance. 

Application Instructions:                 
Candidate's with significant interest or questions are encouraged to send Eric Driessen, PGA Director of Instruction an email at this address: [email protected] (No phone calls please.) Employer reserves the right to start interviewing candidates and possibly offer a job to a candidate before the resume deadline passes.