Job description
ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.
JOB IDENTIFICATION:
Job Title: Golf Instructor
Grade: N/A - Specialty Instructor- $15-$45/hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Revenue Facilities
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Golf and Facilities Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
BASIC FUNCTION: The Golf Instructor is responsible for lesson and camp development and implementation for park district golf programs. Including youth golf camps for ages 8-13 at the Golf Center, as well as youth and adult beginner lessons at Lake Park Golf Course for ages 5 and up. Youth camps take place Monday-Friday with 3-hour sessions each day, from June through August. Beginner lessons take place on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, from May through October.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Organize and lead youth golf camp instruction and beginner golf lesson instruction for ages 5 and up
- Work with the Golf and Facilities Supervisor to create and implement lesson plans.
- Understanding of golf techniques and terminology.
- Teach proper golf etiquette, and the rules of golf, and cover the basics of grip, putting, and full swing.
- Ability to cover all club types including putters, wedges, irons, and driver.
- Set up and take down of lesson equipment, keeping inventory clean and organized.
- Communicate with the Golf and Facilities Supervisor regarding lesson plan changes due to inclement weather.
- Report any issues, problems, or concerns to the supervisor/management.
- Provide golf instruction through the driving range, short game, practice green, and on course lessons.
- Available for weekday and weekend instruction during spring, summer, and fall seasons.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 2+ years of golf teaching experience required
PGA Professional Certification preferred but not required
Must be at least 18 years old
Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certification required
PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF
- All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
- A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
- A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
- Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount
- No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
- Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
- All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center
Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Vanessa Torres, at the Park District at 847-391-5099 or email at vanessa.torres@dpparks.org so that we may make the necessary arrangements for you.
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