About Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park:
Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park is an 18-hole full service championship daily fee golf course
with practice facilities consisting of an 8,500 square foot putting green, modest chipping green,
and 22 individual stall driving range outfitted with synthetic mats. The clubhouse is equipped
with a full complement of merchandise from golf balls to clubs. Napa GC offers golf lessons from
our PGA Class A Professionals on staff, with year round adult and youth lesson programs for
players of all skill levels. With four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of any skill level, our golf
course is also user friendly, fun, and provides affordable access to all.
Napa Parks and Recreation partners with the Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park to provide the
community with a variety of exciting classes throughout the year taught by experienced PGA
coaches.

About CourseCo Golf Management:
As the largest course management and development company in golf-laden Northern California,
CourseCo has 40 public access facilities in its portfolio, along with two private clubs.
Of its public courses, an impressive 35 are public agency clients, including courses within city
jurisdiction of Fresno, Napa, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Portland.
The company also manages courses in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, and Sacramento.
CourseCo has become an industry leader in the management category by viewing corporate
growth as a by-product of excellent service, rather than a primary objective. Established in
1989, CourseCo has more than 1,600 team members, with its properties accounting for over
$70 million in annual sales.
CourseCo’s services include golf operations, food and beverage operations, sales and
marketing, community relations, agronomy, environmental management, construction
management, and development services.
Since its inception, CourseCo has also proven to be one of the golf world’s foremost
environmental stewards under the leadership of founder Tom Isaak. CourseCo has 18 golf
courses under management that are recognized as Audubon Certified Cooperative Sanctuaries.


This job opportunity is perfect for someone looking to establish and grow a sustainable book of
business and gain vital experience and confidence teaching golf with guidance from the Director
of Instruction.

Job Expectations:
Teach alongside Director of Instruction and independently as schedule allows;
Superb time management skills and awareness;
Good communicator;
Lesson notes/recaps sent to all private students;
Positive approach to teaching golf and sharing your passion for golf with people;
Excellent Schedule management required (proactively manage your availability, proactively
communicate with lesson inquiries, always be ready ahead of time for student arrivals);
Treat all students with equal respect and importance;
Be a role model for professionalism and proper etiquette both on and off the course;
Enjoys working with junior golfers;
Equipment fittings pending skill set and time management.

Credentials:
PGA / LPGA Membership preferred (Non-Member Associates are invited to apply)

Past Work Experience:
Past private instructional experience required;
Past group instructional experience preferred;
Past equipment fitting experience preferred;
Please list all current certifications in your resume when applying for this position.

Reporting Hierarchy:
Follow guidance from the Director of Instruction to execute golf learning programs for the Napa
community in an organized and effective manner. This position reports to the Director of
Instruction.

Programs and/or Concepts Currently In Use At Napa GC:
● Operation 36
● Decade Course Management
● Cobra Fitting
● Robust Junior Program
● Perfect Community Facility To Teach Golf To Beginners and Intermediate Players

Technology Summary:
PGA Booking and/or Smarter Lessons used to manage your lesson bookings;
Provide your own recording device as needed;
Club website will list your bio;
Club website will allow the public to book lessons on your calendar;
Club will market instructional programs as approved by the Director of Instruction.

Scheduling:
Independent with approval from the Director of Instruction.

Meals:
50% off club restaurant meals

Golf Privileges:
As the tee sheet permits.
Association Dues:
Not covered by Napa GC
Travel Costs (for interview and for job responsibilities):
Not covered by Napa GC
Vendor Staffing:
To be reviewed after six months, pending a great job performance and willingness to market and
conduct equipment fittings.
Employment Status:
At-Will Employee
Hourly Wage:
$15/hour
Lesson Rates to be approved by the Director of Instruction; Commensurate with past work
experiences.
Facility Rent:
15% Lesson revenues
Net Pay Before Taxes:
85% Lesson revenues less hourly earnings
Pay Periods:
Bi-Weekly, pay days on Fridays; payroll period lesson summaries due by Sunday evenings.

How to Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Director of Instruction David Knox at davidknox@pga.com.
Anyone invited for an on-site interview should be prepared to teach a mock 15-minute lesson to
the Director of Instruction.