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Director of Instruction - Stanford Golf Learning Center

Stanford University Golf Course and the Department of Athletics is seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Instruction to oversee and manage all golf instruction for the Stanford Golf Course and University community including students, faculty, staff, club members, alumni, juniors, and public. This role will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Stanford Golf Learning Center along with lesson scheduling, club fitting services, hard good sales, and club repair services. Additionally, this position will also oversee the Learning Center manager/hard good specialist and contingent teaching staff. The Director of Instruction will be adept at the latest teaching philosophies, golf teaching technologies, and club fitting protocols. The successful candidate will contribute to all facets of improvement, profitability, and long-term success of the Stanford Learning Center.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Offer instructional services to all constituent groups a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Manage, oversee and direct the total golf instruction and player development programming for the facility.
• Oversee all lesson and instructional program schedules at the facility.
• Train golf professionals on golf instruction and teaching philosophies, club fitting, club repair, and the management of programs to include clinics, juniors, group, private lessons, player development and special population lessons.
• Utilize state-of-the-art teaching and learning theories and be able to integrate the use of teaching aids, video, launch monitors, etc. when appropriate in all programs.
• Develop, implement, and promote club fittings and program equipment sales; train other staff instructors as needed in these areas, and focus on overall sales.
• Manage instructional budget for the facility and closely monitor departmental income and expense statements monthly. Explain variances and prepare corrective action plans.
• Supervise information requests regarding or pertaining to schedule of lessons and instructional golf.
• Supervise upkeep of the golf range to ensure that safe, clean, organized and professional conditions exist at all times.
• Maintain teaching aids and equipment inventory in excellent condition.
• Attend all meetings scheduled by the management team, i.e., Head Golf Professional, General Manager, and Golf Course Superintendent.
• Represent the Stanford Golf Course in community service and external relations to create a positive relationship in all media (social channels, television, radio, and golf publications)

Creative Ability:

• Create instructional programs to enhance service and maintain interest and enthusiasm among all customer segments including Stanford Golf Course Membership, Stanford student, faculty, staff, public and junior golf communities.
• Assist in marketing and promotion for instructional programming and private and group lesson offerings.
• Create player development programs to foster both a recreational, fun environment plus a competitive environment (as appropriate for each market segment).

Relationships:

• Maintain regular, open contact with both supervisors and staff instructors to ensure teamwork and consistency in teaching programs.
• Possess leadership skills that will make people feel welcome, reflecting favorably on the facility.

Education:

• Associates degree and four years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• PGA, PGA Associate, or LPGA membership preferred.
• Maintain professional expertise through related courses and learning opportunities in golf training, player development, management, and accounting.

Knowledge, Skills and Traits:

• If a PGA Member, maintain PGA of America membership in good standing and mentor apprentices through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program.
• If a PGA Apprentice, make steady progress toward completion of PGA membership requirements within two years of hire date.
• Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf instruction and teaching methodology.
• Fundamental supervisory practices and principles.
• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market.
• Service and customer focused attitude.
• Experienced in written and oral business communications.
• Remain up to date on customer relations management and player development initiatives.
• Experienced user with current and on trend golf teaching technologies: Trackman, Sam Putt Lab, Gears and GC Quad.
• Experienced computer user including Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. Email, Internet, tournament and database services, and POS software systems.
• Attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and trade shows to keep abreast of current trends in the industry as needed.
• Maintain and promote a positive professional image within the community.
• Maintain a credible golf game and remain current on teaching innovations and marketing and business trends.

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