Teaching General Manager, Golf

Five Iron Golf Louisville LLC • Louisville, KY

3d • $65,000 - $97,400

About The Position

Five Iron Golf is seeking a General Manager, Performance / Coach to oversee and grow all golf operations at a location. This is predominantly a management and leadership role for a golf professional who wants to lead a team and own the performance side of the venue while continuing to teach. The role oversees golf operations, drives membership and performance revenue, develops the golf team, and offers opportunities to earn additional income through lessons and club fitting.

The General Manager, Performance / Coach manages golf staff and golf-specific and retail performance, establishes service standards, supports membership growth, and partners with the Director of Instruction on coach availability and revenue goals. Alongside management responsibilities, the role may maintain and grow a personal lesson book, deliver golf instruction and club fittings, and use technology to help students improve. The position is full-time and exempt. On-target earnings are $97,400 annually, comprising a $65,000 base salary, up to $16,400 in performance-based bonus compensation, and targeted lesson and club-fitting earnings of approximately $16,000 annually.

Requirements

• Passion for the game of golf.
• Strong leadership ability and willingness to lead by example.
• Understanding of golf swing fundamentals, ball flight laws, and launch-monitor data.
• Familiarity with swing analysis, Trackman, and simulator technology.
• Exemplary communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strong social and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with guests, members, and students.
• Ability to communicate golf instruction effectively to players across a wide range of skill levels.
• Ability to lead and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Upbeat energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Desire to continue learning and growing as both a leader and golf professional.
• Availability to be present during high-value business times, including mornings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of hospitality, golf course or club, sports management, or related leadership experience (preferred).
• Golf instruction experience (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, train, and develop golf staff, including the Head Golf Attendant.
• Manage the P&L for golf-specific and retail offerings and achieve quarterly revenue targets.
• Lead day-to-day golf operations and establish high service standards for the golf team.
• Partner with the Director of Instruction to manage coach availability and performance toward lesson and fitting revenue goals.
• Build and grow the membership community through events, outings, leagues, and local golf relationships.
• Build community relationships, foster customer loyalty, and encourage repeat business through proactive engagement.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Five Iron’s golf offerings, including technology, lessons, leagues, memberships, club fitting, and retail.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Trackman, Five Iron simulator technology, and other golf-related equipment.
• Evaluate golf staff performance to ensure business needs and performance goals are met.
• Provide account service throughout the membership experience, from onboarding through ongoing engagement.
• Communicate golf-specific needs and opportunities to the National Director of Golf, General Manager, Social, and other corporate partners.
• Maintain and grow a personal lesson book alongside management responsibilities.
• Deliver golf instruction and club fittings to students of varying skill levels.
• Use Five Iron’s membership and guest base to develop coaching relationships and recurring students.
• Use launch-monitor data, video analysis, and other technology to help students achieve their golf goals.
• Serve as a featured coach at corporate events and other Five Iron programming when applicable.
• Use social media and other channels to promote Five Iron and build a coaching presence.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k).
• PGA dues are covered.
• Free meals while working.
• Unlimited practice privileges.
• Five Iron coach development program.
• Access to free certifications, including Trackman, Golf Digest Coach, and Callaway fitting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed