Talbot Country Club

Director of Instruction / Teaching Professional Posting

Club Overview

Founded in 1910, Talbot Country Club is the oldest club on the Delmarva Peninsula, and the third oldest club in Maryland.  With continued commitment and investment in the golf facilities, Talbot Country Club is the premier, and preferred, golf club in the area.  Since 2016, the Club has made major improvements to the golf facilities including new fairways, new green surrounds, a new short-game area, improved driving range area, new and expanded putting greens.  Exciting future improvements and enhancements to the golf facilities are planned to further enhance the Club’s offerings to the exploding golf membership. 

Talbot Country Club is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which is home to the charming towns of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels, and Trappe. Home to sophisticated small towns, waterman’s villages, and more than 600 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, Talbot County is the perfect balance of rural simplicity and urban refinement.  Here you’ll find a season for art, film, food, music, and cultural festivals and a season for quiet and calm.  The area provides a respite from “city life” but is easily accessible to Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York.  Talbot County is a terrific place to live, work and play. 

Meet our Head Professional

Marc Kimminau is in his 17th season at Talbot Country Club and is committed to leading a team of golf professionals who provide the highest level of excellence.  Marc is an exceptional mentor to his team and has placed 15 former assistants in Head Golf Pro positions. He serves on the MAPGA Employment and Club Relations Committee and is a two-time Private Club Merchandiser of the Year, once in the Middle Atlantic (2014) and once in the Philadelphia (2005) PGA Sections. During the last five years, Instruction services billed has grown from $30,000 to $160,000.

Experience Requirements

• 2-yr associate degree required; 4-yr bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2-4 yr teaching full-time experience at a private club preferred.
• PGA/LPGA Class A Membership is Required
• Experienced fitter and coach with a passion for helping students play better.

Essential Responsibilities

She/He as The Director of Instruction/Teaching Professional at Talbot Country Club will work as part of the Golf Professional Staff to execute an instruction program and serve a private club membership at the highest level of excellence.  The ideal candidate will plan, promote, and execute a creative and enthusiastic instruction program alongside the professional staff.  This includes core golfers, as well as new golfer instruction programs.  The successful candidate will embrace the culture of creating a memorable experience for each member and guest. 

As an integral part of the Golf Professional Team, She/He will as, the Director of Instruction/Teaching Professional:

• Collaborate with the Professional staff on providing an exceptional golf instruction experience.
• Develop and implement instructional programs for women, juniors, men and new golfers. Both private and group instruction.
• Provide club fittings and stay current on new equipment and fitting best practices.
• Play golf with the membership.

• Utilize swing analysis technology and learning theories and integrate teaching aids in all programs.
• Utilize the Clubs website to ensure members have access to booking lessons online.
• Serve as a golf professional during all TCC Major events.
• Seasonal or year-Round Candidates will be considered.

• Represent TCC in PGA Section events.
• Integrate Golf Etiquette and the Rules of Golf into new golfer programming.
• Maintain proficiency with industry technology.
• Communicate in a professional manner with all Club team members.
• Maintain a clean and organized driving range, short game and teaching area.
• Maintain high standard of personal appearance and grooming.

Benefits

• Base Salary ranging from $15,000 - $30,000 per year.
• Additional Income to include 80% of all private lessons and a portion of group instruction income ($80,000 - $100,000 annually)
• Health Insurance (available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Dental Insurance (available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment)
• 401K eligibility after one year
• PGA and GBN dues paid.
• Reimbursement for PGM education (based on departmental annual budget)
• Paid vacation available 1/1/2026
• Uniforms provided.
• Staff agreement potential
• Meals while on duty
• Playing and practicing privileges