Overview
Seattle, WA | Bill Wright Golf Complex (BWGC) at Jefferson Park is historic a public golf facility established in 1915. It sits on top of Beacon Hill just minutes away from downtown Seattle. The course is maintained by the City of Seattle and managed by Troon Golf. The course consists of an 18-hole Championship, a 9-hole Executive, Short Game Practice area, and a 50-stall covered and heated Driving Range equipped with Top Tracer Technology.
Position Description Teaching Professional :
A Teaching Professional at the Bill Wright GC at Jefferson Park must have a strong knowledge of the game of golf. A fundamental understanding of the golf swing, merchandising techniques, club-fitting processes, equipment trends, and overall golf shop sales experience. The preferred candidate will assist the Director of Instruction with the daily lesson operation while providing a professional and consistent guest service presence in the Golf Shop.
Experience Required
Desired Experience / Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Traits) :
- Member or Registered Associate in good standing of the LPGA and / or PGA of America.
- Minimum 3-years’ experience in the golf industry preferred.
- BA / BS Degree preferred.
- Ability to be on feet for majority of shift and lift 25 lbs. as part of daily duties.
- Willingness to work required shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Possess an engaging, positive, and highly motivated personality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook
- Exceptional interpersonal, customer service!!! Mandatory.
- All applicants must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.
- Ensure that members and guests adhere to club policies and / or regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment / Schedule Requirements
This position will be required to work at least 1 weekend day or days depending on willingness to work. Afternoons and Weekends are the Highest demand for a successful Instructor at our premier facilities.While performing the duties of this job, this position occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet cold / hot / and humid conditions.The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.Essential Responsibilities
Teaches the fundamentals of the golf swing as established by the Director of Instruction.Leverages technology in all its forms to supplement player development curriculum including but not limited to, U Schedule and Top TracerDesigns and implements marketing ideas to promote golf instruction and programs to bring additional revenues to the club with the assistance of theDirector of Instruction.Helps to maintain general upkeep of the driving range, lesson tee and lesson equipment storage.Promotes all club golf activities including junior golf clinics.Coordinates and teaches clinics on daily basis.Assists in the creation of lesson plans.Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.Regular and reliable attendance.Certify and categorize all golf Instruction-related receipts for Personal Payroll processing in accordance with Premier Golf Centers, LLC and state policies and laws.Conduct private lessons and group clinics / Adults and JuniorsBenefits
This is an Optional Full Time or Part time opportunity – An instructor must have open availability which is set by the employee for the most part, excluding assigned programs. The facility will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but not limited to :
Each individual’s compensation is driven by many factors. Experience, Total Number of Lessons, Club fitting and Sales.Income from private (1 : 1) lessons and Groups lessons are based on professional’s ability to inspire, engage, convert, and retain clients; special focus should be on social group / clinic instruction for women, juniors, couples, men, etc.Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park (BWGC) offers healthcare coverage for Full-Time employees, paying majority of the employee’spremiums per facility / Premier Golf Centers (PGC) policy. Further, life insurance is available per facility / PGC policy.
Access to company 401k plan per facility / PGC policy.JPGC will pay associated PGA dues and other credentials when in “good standing”.Golf Instructors will receive golf privileges at off-peak times, discounted merchandise, and 50% off for meals on workdays.Expected Income : $40,000 –$80,000Application Instructions :
Application Deadline : August 15, 2025 (or until filled) | Start target date : approximately August 15, 2025 (flexible based on agreeable needs of successful candidate and facility.)