Golf Professional - Golf Galaxy

DICK'S Sporting Goods • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Golf Professional at Golf Galaxy provides high-quality golf instruction, builds relationships with students, and develops a robust student base. The role includes assessing golfers’ strengths and weaknesses, understanding their lesson goals, adapting teaching methods to support learning, and pursuing continued development as an instructor. The Golf Professional works toward financial and performance goals while finding creative ways to attract and retain students.

The position also involves community outreach and collaboration with local organizations to promote Golf Galaxy’s services, including fittings, lessons, Club Tech, and other specialized services. The Golf Professional works with Certified Fitters and teammates to create a trusted-advisor experience, including sharing expertise and offering advice on lesson plans and golfers’ swings or games.

Candidates must meet the stated education, golf-industry experience, membership or associate-program, club-fitting knowledge, and Trackman qualifications. The posting also describes virtual interview and assessment requirements, including keeping cameras on, not using AI tools during the process, and satisfactory background-check conditions for offers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA membership in good standing.
• At least 3 years of club-fitting knowledge through experience and/or OEM training.
• PGA of America Class A or LPGA membership in good standing, Apprentice Level 1, 2, or 3 status, or interest in becoming a PGA/LPGA member through the PGA/LPGA Associate Program.
• Trackman Level 1 and Level 2.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for golf equipment and related technology.
• Desire for continued learning and teaching others.
• Stays current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Build a student base by creating a safe environment for golfers, providing high-quality instruction, and building lasting relationships with students.
• Discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses, and lesson goals, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Develop instructional skills, ensure students understand teaching concepts, and adapt teaching styles to support learning.
• Find creative ways to build a student base and strive to meet or exceed the role’s financial and metric goals.
• Partner with local organizations to teach, provide support, and promote awareness of Golf Galaxy and its services.
• Promote services such as fittings, lessons, Club Tech, and specialized services to build lasting relationships with golfers.
• Collaborate with Certified Fitters and teammates, including sharing expertise and advising on lesson plans and golfers’ swings or games.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED