Director of Instruction
About The Position
Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where performance matters and results are visible. Every day, we bring together golf, food and beverage, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING Are you a PGA professional who loves teaching the game as much as growing the people around you? Do you combine technical expertise with the ability to coach, inspire, and connect with guests at every level? We're looking for a Director of Instruction who can build and lead Topgolf's golf instruction platform at their venue, driving lesson volume, developing Lead Instructors, and creating programming that keeps guests coming back to grow their game. If you're passionate about golf, people, and performance, this is your stage. THE ROLE The Director of Instruction leads all golf instruction programming at the venue, overseeing individual and group lessons, leagues, tournaments, player development series, and summer camps. This role is responsible for growing the instruction platform through exceptional teaching, community outreach, and partnership with the events team. The Director of Instruction also manages and develops Lead Instructors, oversees club fitting and equipment maintenance, manages the golf services budget, and leverages swing analysis technology and teaching aids to deliver best-in-class learning experiences.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience teaching golf lessons across multiple skill levels
- PGA Membership; Class A Certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience managing an independent golf lesson program
- Proven track record of successful golf instruction
- Familiarity with swing analysis technology and launch monitor technology
- Exceptional coaching ability and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law
Nice To Haves
- Class A Certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, schedule, and deliver individual and group golf lessons for guests of all skill levels
- Utilize swing analysis technology, launch monitors, and teaching aids in all instruction programs
- Walk the tee line during peak times to market the instruction platform and offer impromptu lessons
- Direct tournaments, leagues, summer camps, and player development series at the venue
- 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 ideas that drive engagement and repeat visits
- Manage and develop coaching and sales skills in Lead Instructors
- Build a team of instructors who deliver 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
Benefits
- Free Play & 1/2 price food!
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
