How to hire a golf instructor

How to hire a golf instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step golf instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a golf instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new golf instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the golf instructor you need to hire. Certain golf instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect golf instructor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of golf instructors.

   Type of Golf Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Golf Instructor		$6-47
   Dance Teacher	Dance Teachers are responsible for leading dance classes to teach individuals or groups of people various dancing techniques. Dance Teachers are required to help their students improve their dancing skills by participating in amateur or professional dance competitions or performing in social events such as high school reunions... Show more	$15-34
   First Aid Instructor	First aid instructors teach people skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for poisoning, choking, and even burning. Instructors may teach both adults and children... Show more	$13-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Group Lessons
   • Private Lessons
   • Pro Shop
   • Group Clinics
   • Video Analysis
   • Tournament Operations
   • PGA Tour
   • Summer Camps
   • V1
   • Course Management
   • Golf Clubs
   • Golf Courses
   • Core Values
   • Golf Balls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage operations including employee scheduling, payroll, vendor relations and inventory management.
   • Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.
   • Instruct adults in a variety of topics including; emotional psychology, biological psychology, anatomy and physiology, motivational psychology ...

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your golf instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A golf instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, golf instructors' average salary in alaska is 66% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level golf instructors 87% less than senior-level golf instructors.
   • Certifications. A golf instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a golf instructor's salary.

   Average golf instructor salary

   $35,971yearly

   $17.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level golf instructor salary

   $13,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a golf instructor job description

   A golf instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a golf instructor job description:

   Golf instructor job description example

   ID: 2022-1820
   
   Department: May Center [28]
   Job Summary
   
   92NY's Athletics division, is seeking an experienced and professional Golf instructor to help build our ever-growing golf program, along with delivering classes, private lessons, and workshops to the community on-site at 92NY. Experience working with youth strongly preferred, although we do have opportunities to work with adults and seniors as well. Our facility includes a brand new Golf Den featuring a GC Quad Golf Simulator, turf flooring, putting stations, a flat screen TV and more. This is a part-time position with no minimum hours and competitive pay. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and expand a currently existing program. Preferred start date is Summer 2022 with opportunity for more offerings year-round.

   • Teaching golf classes, private lessons, and clinics for youth, teens, and adults
   • Responsible for ensuring proper equipment is ordered and maintained with support from the Director of Sports & Leagues
   • Responsible for keeping attendance of all classes and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all
   • Responsible for greeting all patrons with a positive attitude and representing 92NY Golf in a professional manner at all times
   • May be requested to support with promotional events or social media campaigns as needed
   • Responsible for patron follow-up after sessions or to re-book as needed

   
   
   Experience, Education, & Skills Desired
   
   

   • Minimum of 1 years' experience teaching groups of 8+ people at one time.
   • Appropriate certifications or coursework preferred.
   • High School diploma or equivalent required.

   
   
   Work Environment & Requirements
   
   

   • Must have experience teaching golf classes for long-term semesters, private lessons, and one-off workshops.
   • Must be able to provide curriculum for the program with flexibility to adapt based on the needs of the community.
   • Ability to work with youth, teens, and adults highly preferred.

   
   
   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
   Those offered a position must provided proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
   
   Any candidate unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition will be engaged to determine if a reasonable accomodation can be provided.
   
   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
   
   Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.
   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find golf instructors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your golf instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality golf instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit golf instructors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new golf instructor

   Once you've decided on a perfect golf instructor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new golf instructor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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