River Place County Club - Austin, TX
Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and a genuine respect for one another.
Golf Instructor / Outside Services Associate
Position Title
Golf Instructor / Outside Services Associate
Reports To
Head Golf Professional
Position Summary
The Golf Instructor / Outside Services Associate plays a key role in delivering an exceptional golf experience for members and guests. This position combines golf instruction, outside operations, and customer service responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide professional golf instruction, assist with daily golf operations, support outside services activities, and help create a welcoming atmosphere throughout the facility.
In addition to hourly wages and benefits, this position offers significant opportunities for supplemental income through private golf instruction, forecaddying, and gratuities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable).
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Employee golf privileges.
- Professional development opportunities.
- PGA education support (if applicable).
- Uniforms provided.
- Employee discounts on golf shop merchandise and services.
Additional Income Opportunities
One of the most attractive aspects of this position is the ability to significantly increase earnings beyond base compensation through:
- Private Golf Instruction
- $10k- $65k estimated lesson income
- Competitive instruction rates
- Instructor keeps 85% of all lessons
- Teach private and group lessons.
- Conduct clinics and junior programs.
- Earn lesson revenue based on club compensation structure.
- Forecaddying
- Opportunity to serve as a forecaddie for members, guests, tournaments, and special events.
- Additional income generated through forecaddie fees and gratuities.
- Tips & Gratuities
- Earn between 5k-20k in additional gratuities per year.
- Accept gratuities from members and guests in accordance with club policy.
Essential Responsibilities
Golf Instruction
- Conduct private and group golf lessons for members, guests, and junior golfers.
- Develop lesson plans tailored to the skill level and goals of students.
- Assist with clinics, junior golf programs, camps, and player development initiatives.
- Promote instruction programs to increase participation and revenue.
- Maintain a professional teaching environment and uphold instructional standards.
Outside Services Operations
- Greet members and guests upon arrival and provide exceptional customer service.
- Assist with golf bag handling, cart staging, cart cleaning, and practice facility operations.
- Maintain driving range inventory and presentation.
- Ensure carts, staging areas, and practice facilities are clean and properly prepared.
- Assist with tournament and event setup and execution.
- Monitor pace of play and support on-course operations as needed.
Member & Guest Experience
- Build positive relationships with members and guests.
- Provide knowledge of golf course rules, local procedures, and club amenities.
- Anticipate and respond to guest needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Represent the club with a positive attitude and professional appearance.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the game of golf.
- Previous golf instruction experience preferred.
- PGA Associate, PGA Member, or teaching experience is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and transport golf bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, mornings, evenings, and special events.
Preferred Characteristics
- Passion for golf and player development.
- Positive, energetic, and service-oriented personality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Desire to grow within the golf industry and pursue long-term career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The club is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a welcoming environment for all employees, members, and guests.
Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Arcis participates in E-Verify, the government program that certifies an employee's right to work for us in the U.S.
