Buckhead, Georgia
If golf is your passion, you’ll love growing the game at Golf Galaxy. We are home to the Trusted Advisors whom every golfer relies on to better their best. What separates us from any other retail golf experience is our teammates and innovative technology focused on finding the best fit for golfers of all ages and abilities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful, and friendly service to equip golfers of all levels to better their game.
If you are ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
1-3 years experience
Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA member in good standing
3+ years knowledge of club-fitting through experience and/or OEM training
PGA of America Class A or LPGA Member in good standing, Apprentice Level 1,2,3 or interested in becoming a PGA/LPGA Member through our PGA/LPGA Associate Program
Trackman Level 1 & 2
Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment
Passion for golf equipment & related technology
Desire for continued learning (self) and teaching others
Stays current with industry trends