Golf Instructor - Head Coach

Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is hiring staff for youth and adult golf lessons and summer camps, located at Timbers of Troy Golf Course. We are currently seeking a Head Coach for spring/summer classes and summer camps. Spring classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting in mid-April. Summer classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting at the end of June. Summer camps will run Monday-Wednesday mornings starting in mid-June through July.

If you are applying for the Head Coach position, you must be at least 18 years of age, salary $16-$32/hr. depending on experience and certifications.

For additional information call Devon Standard at 410-313-4637 or email at dstandard@howardcountymd.gov.

DUTIES:

• Teach, organize, and supervise participants in the teaching of golf skills.

• Prepare site every day to ensure safety.

• Responsible for keeping attendance records and necessary paperwork onsite.

• Notify students of canceled classes.

• Arrange for make-ups due to cancelations.

• Provide drills for players to practice on their own between sessions.

• Keep in contact with HCRP staff to update class lists and/or to verify late registrants.

• Maintain friendly, positive communication with participants and parents.

• Responsible for the safety and general welfare of the program and participants.

• Complete and submit accident and incident reports to the program supervisor in a timely manner.

• Appraise player skill levels at the end of the session.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.

Candidates must be reliable, mature, courteous, professional and have knowledge/experience playing or instructing golf. Must have good communication skills, be comfortable working with children and adult with flexible work hours.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Sufficient skill in explaining and demonstrating golf skills; and knowledge of the basic and game-like drills.

• Ability to give positive feedback to correct errors and flaws in the student's swings.

• Ability to develop a teaching plan and motivate players to improve their golf playing skills.

• Knowledge of current rules of the sport and the ability to interpret them.

• Community CPR, American Sport Education Program (ASEP) and Concussion Certificates.

Employment Type: Contingent