Builds student base by creating safe environments for all Golfers, provide high quality instruction, and build long lasting relationships with each student. Talk with clients to identify strengths and weaknesses of swing / game, get to root of students’ lesson goals, and act as Trusted Advisor for each respective student. The Golf Professional will 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. The Golf Professional is continuously looking for new and creative ways to build a robust student base, striving to meet and exceed the financial and metric goals for the role.
The Golf Pro is directly involved in community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the Golf Galaxy experience. Our Professionals are leading initiatives within their local community to promote our services – Fitting, Lessons, Club Tech, specialized service through the variety of departments and how we would like to create lasting relationships with each Golfer, no matter where their Golf journey may take them.
Golf Professional works collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience with each student. That may come in the form of interacting with Fitters / Golfers during Fittings, offering suggestions or advice on lesson plans to improve swing / game, sharing knowledge, experience and expertise with fellow teammates and Golfers.
At Golf Galaxy, our Golf Professionals provide an exceptional lesson and fitting experience, utilizing Trackman technology in a climate-controlled environment year-round. Our team members enjoy a 5-day, 40-hour workweek, full benefits, 3 weeks of paid vacation, bonus incentives, and a competitive salary—just a few of the reasons why our team loves working here.
Qualifications
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for PGA of America is Kyle Swartz.
The PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world's largest sports organizations, composed of PGA of America Golf Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
The PGA of America is made up of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who are ready to help you further your love for the game of golf. Whether you’re a beginner, a PGA TOUR or LPGA Pro, or like most—somewhere in between, our mission is to help you navigate your golf journey so that you can take it as far as you want to go.
No matter what your skill level or how you play, you are a golfer. And the PGA of America is here to help you make the most of your golf journey. We seek to establish a fundamental relationship with every golfer, and build on that relationship to give you the resources you need to help you achieve your goals.
One of our most notable contributions to the world of golf is the hosting of the Ryder Cup and our championship events – the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and Senior PGA Championship. We take pride in delivering these high-level events showcasing the world’s most elite golfers to an eager audience of everyday golfers and non-golfers alike.
Much of what we love about our work is that we get to connect with people from all backgrounds. We are deeply committed to bringing greater inclusion to the sport, to the golf industry’s workforce, and to the supply chain so more people can discover the joy of playing golf.
We believe golf teaches valuable lessons, not just about the fundamentals of golf but also about life.
Golf brings people together. It lends perspective. It gets you outdoors and helps you reconnect with the beauty of nature.
There are so many ways in which a journey in golf can positively impact your life. Here at the PGA of America, we stand ready to help you discover how it can enrich yours.