Director of Instruction

Topgolf•Edison, NJ

10d•$46,216 - $55,045

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, marketing, and partnership with the events team. The Director manages and develops Lead Instructors, promotes consistent lesson quality and guest satisfaction, and oversees club fitting, club repair, equipment maintenance, and inventory of golf services tools and teaching aids. The role also manages the golf services budget and uses swing analysis technology, launch monitors, and teaching aids to deliver learning experiences for guests of all skill levels. This is a guest-facing role in a high-energy venue. It requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as availability for extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons. The position involves substantial standing and walking, working in extreme weather, demonstrating and coaching across indoor and outdoor areas, and handling equipment and supplies.

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 at least 21 years of age where required by state or local law.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, with 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 through a high-volume lesson and programming schedule.

Nice To Haves

PGA Class A Certification is 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 market 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.
Work 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 to encourage engagement and repeat visits.
Manage and develop Lead Instructors’ coaching and sales skills.
Build an instructor team that delivers consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
Hold instructors accountable for lesson quality, scheduling, and guest satisfaction.
Manage club fitting, club repair, and general maintenance of golf equipment.
Maintain inventory of golf services tools, technology, and teaching aids.
Meet budgetary requirements for the golf services program and proactively manage costs.
Build and maintain guest relationships, understand learning needs, and follow up on instruction results.
Communicate goals, scheduling standards, and performance expectations to the instruction team.
Document schedules, lesson programs, and equipment inventory clearly and consistently.
Grow lesson volume, programming participation, golf services revenue, guest satisfaction, and retention.