Type of Facility: Private

Number of Holes: 36

Rounds of Golf: 44,000 (pre pandemic) - 64,000 (post pandemic)

Club's Season: Year Round

Indoor Teaching Facility: Yes (3 Bays, gym, club repair room)

POSITION CONCEPT: 

Based in the Golf Learning Center at Cassique, the Director of Instruction has the overall responsibility of delivering a successful and comprehensive instructional program through planning, organizing, promoting, and developing an all-encompassing instructional curriculum. The position requires a golf instructor who possesses strong communication skills, a desire for continuous improvement, and a true passion for growing the game.

QUALITIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Proven professional who exhibits confidence and a natural ability to relate with others enriching each encounter.
• Recognized as a highly respected instructor that integrates the latest technology in their game improvement programs.
• Ability to motivate and contribute to a team that demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards the Member experience.
• A skilled player who enjoys playing with the Membership and competing in tournaments.
• A visible ambassador and engaging personality that seeks opportunities to regularly interface with Members and guests.
• An acknowledged mentor that believes in developing a talented team of golf professionals that will drive game improvement programs.
• Maintains a vision for the future with the ability and confidence to influence decision making on upcoming projects and improvements.
• Personal character that personifies professionalism on and off the golf course.
• A creative program developer with the ability to adapt and improve.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the instructional operations to include golf instruction, Member experience, team development, and Member programming.
• Provide comprehensive instructional programs that enhance interest and enthusiasm for all demographics and levels of playing ability to include private lessons, clinics, golf schools, seminars, etc.
• Proactively market and promote our instructional program offerings to the Membership and create new, exciting, and relevant instructional programs on an annual basis.
• Actively evaluate different instructional offerings such as guest instructors, clinics, group functions and glow golf events.
• Train and develop Club Golf Professionals to provide high quality instruction, ensure teamwork, and consistency in teaching programs.
• Provide mentoring services and development opportunities regarding instruction for the Golf Professionals and Outside Operations Professionals.
• Cultivate and maintain an effective working relationship with the entire Golf Operation Team and Club Management.
• Oversee the management of teaching aids, instructional equipment, and technology necessary for high level instruction.
• Utilize the Club website to develop an Instruction Menu that outlines the Club’s instructional programs, delivers frequent video golf tips, allows students to access data, all on a continual basis.
• Supervise upkeep of Golf Learning Center to ensure that safe, clean, organized and professional conditions exist throughout the day (Golf Services Supervisor and Housekeeping Overall Responsibility).
• Be available to assist the Professional Staff during major club events.
• Create opportunities to be involved with the Membership including playing golf regularly and presence on the driving range at both courses.
• Assist the Club in possible future practice facility and/or Golf Learning Center enhancements.
• Present a year-end instructional report outlining participation in all programs and evaluation of new initiatives along with setting an action plan and goals for the following year.
• Assist Director of Club fitting with promotion of equipment sales.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Proven background of expanding responsibilities and duties at high-end private clubs.
• Experience in a leading role managing the instructional program and staff development.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Teaching Professional or Director of Instruction at a high-end private club.
• Additional experience and certifications looked upon favorably.
• Minimum College Bachelor’s Degree preferred or any other combination of education, training or experience that provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits
• Retirement Benefits (401k Program)
• Playing & Practicing Privileges
• Meal(s)
• LPGA/PGA Dues
• Cell phone allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Travel and education