Management - Golf Operations and PGA Coach
About The Position
The Golf Operations and PGA Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching, tournament management, player engagement, technology, and communications. The position supports retention and graduation of UCO PGA Golf Management students, develops required reports for the PGA of America, maintains program standards, provides golf and classroom instruction, and promotes program growth. The role delivers experiential learning, supports PGA program goals and standards, and increases engagement among the program, UCO, and the regional golf community. Student-retention work includes developing students’ golf skills, providing club-fitting education and lessons, reviewing work experience, supporting Player Development activities and PAT preparation, engaging with the Student Association, and monitoring student progress against PGA requirements. Program operations include managing student cohorts, seminar schedules, PGA education, student and program records, internship reporting, and documentation. The coach teaches PGM classes, maintains club-fitting equipment and simulator-lab technology, and ensures club-repair procedures are followed. Community engagement includes organizing the annual fundraising tournament, coordinating with the UCO Foundation on tournament and alumni engagement, conducting “Growth of the Game” initiatives, and assisting with recruitment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Class “A” PGA or LPGA Membership.
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to travel locally, statewide, and/or out of state by vehicle.
- Reliable transportation to travel to different sites across the assigned territory; personal-vehicle users must provide proof of insurance.
- Broad knowledge of and experience in the golf industry.
- Ability to play and teach golf.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access; QuickBooks; golf tournament-management applications; and teaching and coaching software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create detailed professional reports, budgets, and letters.
- Working knowledge of golf club repair and fitting equipment and techniques.
- Ability to multitask, organize activities, meet deadlines, and conduct events.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information effectively.
- Ability to work independently and with people from diverse backgrounds, interests, and education levels.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or terminal degree.
- Experience with Unknown Golf or other golf tournament-management applications.
- Experience with teaching and coaching software such as SportsBox AI, V-1, Trackman, or Foresight Sports.
Responsibilities
- Develop PGA Golf Management students’ individual golf skills.
- Provide educational and professional club fitting.
- Review students’ work experience and provide feedback.
- Provide individual and group golf lessons to PGA Golf Management students.
- Work with the Recruiting/Player Development Coordinator and instruct Player Development activities to help students pass the PAT, including individual instruction and game-improvement plans.
- Engage with and support weekly operations of the UCO PGA Golf Management Student Association.
- Monitor student progress and ensure students meet requirements and milestones established by PGA standards.
- Manage student cohorts, annual seminar schedules, and PGA education.
- Maintain accurate student and program records required by the PGA of America.
- Ensure student rosters and cohorts meet PGA standards and have proper documentation.
- Manage internship reporting and documentation.
- Teach PGA Golf Management classes.
- Maintain club-fitting equipment and update technologies in both Golf Sim Labs.
- Develop and ensure compliance with club-repair policies and procedures.
- Develop and administer the annual PGA Golf Management fundraising tournament.
- Work with the UCO Foundation on tournament website management, social media, alumni engagement, and program support.
- Conduct “Growth of the Game” initiatives for UCO faculty, staff, students, and the regional golf community.
- Assist with UCO PGA Golf Management program recruiting efforts.
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible staff position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
