Director of Golf Instruction

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort•Farmington, PA

63d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Golf Operations team, the Director of Instruction will be required to meet and exceed guest demands with regard to all golf instruction conducted on property and assist golf operations staff as deemed necessary by the Director of Golf. The Director of Instruction is responsible for all facets of golf instruction that takes place on the property to include daily clinics, private instruction, junior golf programs, any golf team associated programs, and club fitting and general club repair. Additional requirements relating to leveraging industry contacts to grow membership, rounds of golf, group events and general resort awareness are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of years and experience.
Class A member of the PGA/LPGA.
Ability to promptly respond to inquiries or needs of staff members and guests.
Ability to read budgets and interpret numbers.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to utilize various computer programs, including Microsoft Office product and Nemacolin computer systems
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to work well under pressure and multitask
Must be adaptive, flexible and empathetic
Must be highly guest-oriented and responsive with a high need for closure and positive satisfaction
Demonstrate initiative; ability to think, work and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
Strong team-building skills including ability to lead, cooperate, train, motivate, and contribute as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards, attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with the entire staff with regard to daily operations.
Work with Director of Golf to communicate the goals and objectives of Nemacolin
Incorporate safe work practices in job performance
Communicate effectively and professionally with all departments
Create a fun work environment. He/she will inspire, motivate, and lead by example
Ensures proper functioning and availability of all video equipment and technology used by the teaching staff
Conducts private and group golf lessons, including clinics
Organizes and coordinates the facility's instructional program utilizing the Nemacolin Golf Academy
Develop and articulate a teaching philosophy that is in accord with all other resort standards
Mentor and train golf associates ensuring that the teaching philosophy is consistent, specifically professional golf management interns
Develops customized schools for members, daily visitors, and resort guests
Maintains general appearance of Nemacolin Golf Academy, practice range tee, and storage areas
Administer junior golf camps throughout the summer. Design lesson plans, train associates on the lesson plan, and create a pleasant environment for juniors

Benefits

Attractive 401(k) plan
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal hours
Family medical, dental, and vision insurance. Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Employee and educational assistance program
Up to 40% off Retail, Spa, Activities, Food and Beverage at the Resort
On-site uniform and dry-cleaning services
Discounted meals during breaks in associate break areas
Wisteria Associate Community- Wisteria is Nemacolin's way of showing our appreciation to our associates. This neighborhood is exclusive to associates and contains a Pub, Market, and Fitness Center. As a member of Team Nemacolin, you'll enjoy these exclusive amenities.
Associate Recognition programs- Nemacolin realizes that our associates help to set us apart from other organizations in the industry through their commitment to providing exceptional service and their ability to consistently exceed guests' expectations.
Nemacolin promotes a culture of continuous learning for our associates. We are strongly committed to comprehensive professional development programs:
Opportunities for advancement - At Nemacolin, we encourage our associates to grow within the organization and gain experience in a variety of departments to better understand the hospitality industry. Nemacolin prides itself on promoting from within the organization, and many of our upper-level managers began in entry-level positions and advanced into their current roles.
Mentoring and coaching programs - As a new associate, we provide a level of mentoring that is best suited to you to enhance your growth and career interests, while sharing knowledge, advice, and encouragement along the way.