Teaching Professional bei Ocean Reef Club

SUMMARY:

Assists the Director of Instruction in planning a comprehensive golf instruction program for Members and Guests by performing the following duties: 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:  

In addition to the following duties and responsibilities other duties may be assigned when golf traffic is lighter.

• Teach individual and group lessons to students of all ages and ability.
• Provide students with video analysis and/or other state of the art teaching aids.
• Provide instruction on all parts of the game including: full and short swing, putting, course management, and the mental approach.
• Promote golf instructional programs through complimentary exhibitions, Ocean Reef Club Reef Press articles, and/or other venues appropriate.
• Perform club fittings and help players understand the benefits of custom-fit clubs.
• Assist and advise players on golf equipment purchases.
• Provide encouragement for players to improve their game through complimentary golf tips.
• Maintain practice facilities in top condition with cleanliness to ORC standards.
• Help our assistant professional staff become better players and instructors.
• Attend all staff meetings as required.
• Provide advice on all supplies and equipment for the range and golf instructional program.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Have an excellent understanding of the game of golf and the proven ability to help others improve their game.
• Must be skilled in the use of video analysis.
• A good understanding of the rules of golf and proper etiquette.
• Service oriented attitude and the ability to spread hospitality and goodwill among ORC Members and Guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

College education preferred, attendance at several PGA / LPGA golf instruction seminars required. At least two years of teaching experience, five years or more preferred.

LANGUAGE:  

Must be able to comprehend the English language in order to communicate effectively with students.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Should be a member, in good standing, of the PGA or LPGA.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample physical requirements might include:

• Must be able to carry up to 37 pounds
• Must be able to stand long period of times

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sample work conditions might be:

• Works in outside weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.