Golf Teaching Professional

Silverado Resort in Napa, California is seeking a full-time Golf Teaching Professional to contribute within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property organization. This role focuses on golf instruction, coaching, club fitting, and supporting instructional programming for a variety of golfer segments.

• Work closely with the Head Golf Professional and Director of Club Operations to plan and develop instruction programs for all golfer segments in the surrounding market
• Provide golf instruction to private students and group participants as demand dictates
• Provide teaching and coaching for the Junior Academy, adult classes, and other Learning Center activities
• Teach summer camps as needed
• Provide training and development to other instructors as directed
• Assist in the supervision and upkeep of the practice facilities to ensure safe, clean, organized, and professional conditions
• Assist with junior golfer end-of-semester progress reports, adult practice and play with the pro sessions, corporate clinics, off-property special events, and junior and adult Learning Center on-course events
• Assist with Learning Center administrative assignments such as student activity tracker and marketing
• Assist in keeping all teaching aids and instruction inventory in excellent condition
• Utilize teaching and learning theories and integrate training aids, video, and club fitting into instructional programs when necessary
• Participate in administrative duties to ensure smooth operation of the golf instruction program
• Perform some opening and closing duties of the instruction program as directed
• Represent the facility in the community and with local businesses through promotional activities and programs

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred
• PGA/LPGA Class A Member or PGA/LPGA Associate working towards membership
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in golf instruction and club-fitting techniques
• Teaching and coaching experience in all aspects of the game of golf; video analysis experience preferred
• Exceptional communication skills
• Highly polished interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people easily and quickly
• Extremely organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated, goal-driven, and a self-starter
• Knowledge of the local market is a plus

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.