Golf Professional - DICK'S House of Sport

DICK'S Sporting Goods•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$45,000 - $73,200•Onsite

About The Position

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! The Golf Professional will build a student base by creating safe environments for all golfers, provide high-quality instruction, and build long-lasting relationships with each student. The role involves talking with clients to identify strengths and weaknesses of their swing/game, understanding their lesson goals, and acting as a Trusted Advisor. The Golf Professional will continuously seek out information and opportunities for self-development to become a better teacher, ensuring teaching concepts are directed toward student understanding and adjusting teaching style to facilitate learning. The role is responsible for finding new and creative ways to build a robust student base, striving to meet and exceed financial and metric goals. The Golf Pro is directly involved in community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the DICK'S House of Sport experience. Professionals will lead initiatives within their local community to promote services like Fitting, Lessons, and Club Tech, aiming to create lasting relationships with each Golfer. The Golf Professional works collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience, which may include interacting with Fitters/Golfers during Fittings, offering suggestions on lesson plans, and sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow teammates and Golfers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1-3 years experience
Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA member in good standing
3+ years knowledge of club-fitting through experience and/or OEM training
PGA of America Class A or LPGA Member in good standing, Apprentice Level 1,2,3 or interested in becoming a PGA/LPGA Member through our PGA/LPGA Associate Program
Trackman Level 1 & 2
Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment
Passion for golf equipment & related technology
Desire for continued learning (self) and teaching others
Stays current with industry trends

Responsibilities

Build student base by creating safe environments for all golfers.
Provide high quality instruction.
Build long lasting relationships with each student.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of swing/game.
Get to the root of students’ lesson goals.
Act as Trusted Advisor for each respective student.
Seek out information and opportunities to develop self to become a better teacher.
Ensure teaching concepts are directed toward students understanding and adjust teaching style to best facilitate students learning.
Continuously look for new and creative ways to build a robust student base.
Strive to meet and exceed the financial and metric goals for the role.
Be directly involved in community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the DICK'S House of Sport experience.
Lead initiatives within their local community to promote services – Fitting, Lessons, Club Tech, specialized service through the variety of departments.
Create lasting relationships with each Golfer, no matter where their Golf journey may take them.
Work collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience with each student.
Interact with Fitters / Golfers during Fittings.
Offer suggestions or advice on lesson plans to improve swing / game.
Share knowledge, experience and expertise with fellow teammates and Golfers.