PGA/LPGA Golf Professional Robinson #602

At Golf Galaxy®, our merchandising strategy offers a comprehensive selection of competitively priced brand name golf equipment, accessories, apparel, golf services, and golf instruction by on-staff certified PGA/LPGA professionals in a unique interactive store environment.
Golf Galaxy may have what you are looking for in a challenging career. We actively seek highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and who have strong sales and customer service skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, outstanding employee discounts and a dynamic and fun work environment.

We have aggressive plans to continue Golf Galaxy's growth throughout the United States , providing you with the opportunity to build your career with the fastest-growing and most compelling company in golf retail.

As a Golf Galaxy Golf Professional, youwill be responsible for establishing and maintaining customer service standards relating to lessons and fittings, including maximizing sales and profitability and controlling expenses.

Essential functions of this position include:

• Drives and sustains lessons and fittings sales intensity and profitability by setting high expectations and monitoring and measuring positive results
• Meets or exceeds sales goal objectives for lessons and fittings
• Gives golf lessons and performs fittings (ball launch monitor, putter, driver, iron/wedge); conducts preliminary interview with customer; records customer’s swing and provides swing analysis; provides feedback to customer; schedules customer for on-going lessons
• Develops, designs, recommends and implements instructional programs, customer clinics and other promotional activities as directed
• Maintain thorough knowledge of products, services, merchandise promotions, test merchandise and advertising
• Promotes Golf Galaxy by participating in community organizations, PGA or LPGA of America and other service organizations to promote and enhance Golf Galaxy’s standing in the business community

Success Profile

• Class A PGA of America or LPGA member in good standing
• 3+ years golf teaching experience
• 3+ years knowledge of clubfitting through experience and/or OEM training
• Ability to successfully meet goals and objectives for lessons and fittings
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective and productive time management skills to maximize lesson time
• Superior customer service orientation, excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work varied hours/days to accommodate service area customers for lessons, etc.
• Demonstrated PC proficiency

Compensation


· Competitive starting salary

· Quarterly and annual bonus programs

· Annual performance reviews

· 401k program with immediate participation – company match after one year of service

· Annual reimbursement of PGA/LPGA dues

· PGA - Reimbursement program for re-certification up to $15 per hour or $810 per 3 year re-certification cycle

· LPGA - Reimbursement program for re-certification up to $15 per hour or $360 per 2 year re-certification cycle

· Annual tournament entry fee allowance

Benefits


· Medical Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Supplemental Life Insurance

· Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance

· Short Term/Long Term Disability

· Paid Vacation and Personal Days

· Associate Discount Program