Director of Instruction

Topgolf•Des Moines, IA

2d•$43,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Venue Director of Instruction will instruct Topgolf Guests in golf skills in individual lessons or in groups, manage Topgolf leagues, tournaments and player development series! The Director of Instruction will also be responsible for scheduling lessons and will manage and develop coaching and sales skills in the Lead Instructors. Base Salary: $43,000-50,000 base (depending on experience) plus uncapped commission. Position also includes merit plan, full benefits, 401K with company match, and a lucrative PTO package! How You’ll Do It Coordinate, schedule and maintain Guest lessons Utilize swing analysis technology and learning theories, and integrate teaching aids in all programs Grow the golf instruction platform at your venue, through marketing and community outreach Direct tournaments and summer camps Work with the events team to promote and teach lessons at events Walk the tee line on all levels during peak times (when not engaged in golf instruction) to market platform / give impromptu lessons Supervise information requests regarding or pertaining to schedule of lessons and instructional series. Manage and implement ideas for player development series at venue level Manage club fitting, club repair and general maintenance of equipment Maintain inventory of golf services tools, technology and teaching aids Meet budgetary requirements for the golf services program

Requirements

2-3 minimum years’ experience teaching golf lessons with experience coaching different levels of golfers
2-3 previous sales experience
PGA Class A Certification preferred
Management of an independent golf lesson program
Proven track record of successful instruction
Exceptional coaching ability
Social and interpersonal skills required to interact with all Topgolf Guests
Familiarity with swing analysis technology and launch monitor technology
Ability to develop positive and ongoing relationships with Guests
Excellent communication, time management and organization skills
Ability to work on a team
Energy and enthusiasm
A high level of self-awareness, receptivity to change and integrity
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including maneuvering up and down stairs

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule and maintain Guest lessons
Utilize swing analysis technology and learning theories, and integrate teaching aids in all programs
Grow the golf instruction platform at your venue, through marketing and community outreach
Direct tournaments and summer camps
Work with the events team to promote and teach lessons at events
Walk the tee line on all levels during peak times (when not engaged in golf instruction) to market platform / give impromptu lessons
Supervise information requests regarding or pertaining to schedule of lessons and instructional series.
Manage and implement ideas for player development series at venue level
Manage club fitting, club repair and general maintenance of equipment
Maintain inventory of golf services tools, technology and teaching aids
Meet budgetary requirements for the golf services program