Teaching Assistant - Challenge Golf

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Job Title

Teaching Assistant - Challenge Golf

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy

Department

Challenge Golf-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D99605

Shift

Days

Schedule

9:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.         

Challenge Golf Course is looking to add a Teaching Assistant to the team. In this role, you will be responsible for training clients in golfing fundamentals as they relate to able bodied and challenged golf students. You will provide trainings in individual and group sessions. This role not only provides community outreach, but also lends support for  
rehab clients and the local golf community. 

This is a part-time role. A caregiver in this position works Monday - Friday and weekend shifts are also available.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Utilize knowledge of the game of golf and the skills necessary to perform the golf swing to instruct others. 

• Handle and process cash and receipts. 

• Close the facility including managing golf carts for charging and storage. 

• Assist in the assembly and setting up of equipment for classes. 

• Practice with golf students by reinforcing the techniques taught during class. 

• Remove and store equipment used after each golf class. 

• Select appropriate equipment to meet individual challenges of each student. 

• Maintain safety practices as they relate to training and supervising golf students. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Flexibility in hours and scheduling to include evening and weekends 

• Excellent people skills 

• Experience in handling money for challenge golf fees 

• Knowledge of the game of golf and willingness to learn teaching techniques to become an instructor 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Knowledge of various disabilities as they pertain to learning the game of golf

• Experience as a golf instructor 

• Customer service experience  

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion including handling and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Ability to drive golf carts.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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