Certified Personal Coach - Des Plaines

GOLFTEC•Des Plaines, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

GOLFTEC is hiring a Certified Personal Coach at its Des Plaines location. The coach will join a community of golf professionals and help golfers improve through personalized instruction and data-driven feedback using GOLFTEC’s technology. Coaches complete GOLFTEC University (GTU), a comprehensive training program combining on-the-job training at a GOLFTEC Center with in-person training at GOLFTEC headquarters in the Denver metro area. Compensation includes a base hourly rate, monthly commissions, bonus opportunities, and other performance-based components. Estimated total compensation is $55,000–$65,000. A $1,000 signing bonus is paid upon successful completion of GOLFTEC University.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate in a professional, team-based environment.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods and lift items weighing more than 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in golf instruction or club fitting is preferred.
Prior knowledge of golf swing mechanics is highly preferred.
Affiliation with the PGA or LPGA is a plus.
Graduation from a PGM program is a plus.

Responsibilities

Graduate from GOLFTEC University, GOLFTEC’s comprehensive training program.
Use golf-industry technology to help students improve their game.
Recommend teaching content to support customized lesson plans for students of varying skill levels.
Provide GOLFTEC services, including TECFIT club fitting, outdoor playing lessons, and short-game lessons.
Create a high-level experience for students inside and outside training bays.
Use GOLFTEC’s proprietary technology, including Optimotion and TECSWING teaching software.
Maintain the Training Center environment, equipment, and technology.
Perform daily opening and closing functions for the Training Center.
Participate in continuing education, including distance learning and seminars.
Uphold GOLFTEC’s core values: Be Good, Crush Challenges, Relentless Drive, Team First, and Enjoy the Journey.

Benefits

$1,000 signing bonus upon graduation from GOLFTEC University.
Set work schedule and two days off per week.
Seven paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Accrued paid personal time off and awarded Personal Days for time away from normally scheduled workdays.
Health insurance; company pays 50% of individual and family coverage.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Short-term disability paid for by the employer.
Dental and vision benefits available.
Non-PGA members receive $1,000 annually to assist with PGA Professional Golf Management Program costs.
PGA dues paid annually at 100%.
Continuing education allowance of $500 per year.
Opportunity to earn annual golf club benefits ranging from PUD to a full bag.
Annual clothing allotment.