GOLF ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR - FT - CENTRAL LAKE GOLF ACADEMY bei The Villages Community Development Districts

Do you thrive in an environment that is geared towards outstanding hospitality?  Do you have a passion for being innovative and creative?  Is hard work on your top list of ideals?  Are you a steward of your working environment?   Then read on…

The Villages Community Development Districts (The District) tops the list of community development districts that continues to grow in one of the most scenic locations in Florida, The Villages.   Our collective commitment to hospitality, innovation & creativity, hard work and stewardship help employees thrive and excel in many fields within The District.  An immediate full-time opportunity exists for an individual with commitment, a “passion” for excellence and “drive” for accuracy to join our Golf Operations team. This position requires a solid background of advanced customer service skills, used daily.  The incumbent will enjoy a challenging atmosphere and being part of a productive team that supports all departments within The District and our surrounding community. The District is looking for an individual with a desire to utilize their cutting-edge customer service skills.  The District provides a supportive and engaging workplace that is committed to developing great talent, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits.  Do not pass up this opportunity to be a part of a positive, expanding organization. 

Competitive Benefits as a full-time employee of the District include:

• Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
• Voluntary health benefits including Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District 
• 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
• Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for organizing, promoting, and conducting golf instructional programs. Provides a friendly, welcoming atmosphere which will encourage residents and guests to have an enjoyable and safe time. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to) 

• Assure quality service within the instructional program.
• Utilize traditional teaching and learning theories and integrate the use of teaching aids and video analysis.
• Assist in marketing and promotional ideas for instructional programs.
• Work with all golf instructors to maintain golf ranges and conduct club fittings and promote equipment sales.
• Maintain the golf range and teaching areas to ensure that safe, clean, organized, and professional conditions exist throughout the day.
• Walk the range tee in between lessons to spread goodwill to members and guests, offer follow-up advice to existing students, and promote golf instructional programs.
• Participate at workshops, clinics, and golf schools.
• Maintain teaching aids and equipment inventory.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized teaching area on the range tee.
• Participate and offer professional advice at equipment demo days.
• Complete and distribute lesson notes on each individual lesson.
• Set up teaching areas, classroom, and supplies for assigned schools and workshops.
• Report personal lesson revenues and club commissions on weekly basis.

 Additional                                                                              

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be expected to perform additional duties in an emergency. 

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR (Includes, but not limited to)

• Cultivates and maintains effective working relations within the department, the District, as well as outside of the organization.
• Models behavior to the District Core Values at all times.
• Fosters a teamwork environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Maintain Class “B” membership in LPGA or pass Level II of PGA Professional Training Program.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

• All candidates and employees must successfully pass background screening.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)

Knowledge

• Experience with computerized video teaching system and Golf Academy teaching. 

Skills 

• Applicant must have strong working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Abilities

• Ability to read/write and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

EQUIPMENT (Includes, but not limited to)

Position regularly requires the use of golf cart and office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers and productivity software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to the following:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain or cold.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Personal protective equipment must be always worn if the job requires such equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the following applies:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Operate foot controls on golf cart.