Director of Instruction

Topgolf•Edison, NJ

About The Position

The Director of Instruction leads all golf instruction programming at a Topgolf venue. The role oversees individual and group lessons, leagues, tournaments, player development series, and summer camps, and grows the instruction platform through excellent teaching, community outreach, and partnership with the events team. The Director manages and develops Lead Instructors, oversees club fitting and equipment maintenance, manages the golf services budget, and uses swing analysis technology and teaching aids to deliver learning experiences. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and availability for extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons. Topgolf is a sports entertainment company whose venues combine golf, food and beverages, events, and entertainment in high-energy, high-volume environments. The position is guest-facing and involves teaching guests of all skill levels, developing the instruction team, and growing lesson volume, programming participation, and golf services revenue.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience teaching golf lessons across multiple skill levels.
PGA Membership.
Experience managing an independent golf lesson program.
Familiarity with swing analysis technology and launch monitor technology.
Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including on stairs and across the tee line.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.
Ability to demonstrate, coach, and move across a large indoor and outdoor venue.
Ability to handle equipment, clubs, and supplies throughout the shift.
Ability to maintain energy and enthusiasm while keeping pace with a high-volume lesson and programming schedule.

Nice To Haves

PGA Class A Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and deliver individual and group golf lessons for guests of all skill levels.
Use swing analysis technology, launch monitors, and teaching aids in instruction programs.
Walk the tee line during peak times to promote the instruction platform and offer impromptu lessons.
Direct venue tournaments, leagues, summer camps, and player development series.
Grow the golf instruction program through marketing, community outreach, and partnerships.
Partner with the events team to promote and integrate lessons into event programming.
Supervise information requests related to lesson schedules and instructional series.
Develop and implement player development series that encourage engagement and repeat visits.
Manage and develop Lead Instructors’ coaching and sales skills.
Build a team of instructors that provides consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
Hold instructors accountable for lesson quality, scheduling, and guest satisfaction.
Manage club fitting, club repair, and general golf equipment maintenance.
Maintain inventory of golf services tools, technology, and teaching aids.
Meet budgetary requirements for the golf services program.
Build relationships with guests, understand their goals and learning needs, and follow up on their instruction experience.
Communicate goals, scheduling standards, and performance expectations to the instruction team.
Document schedules, lesson programs, and equipment inventory.
Grow lesson volume, programming participation, and golf services revenue; manage costs proactively.
Pursue community relationships and marketing opportunities to expand the instruction platform.