Golf Professional - Golf Galaxy

About the role

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

Responsibilities

• Builds student base by creating safe environments for all golfers, providing high-quality instruction, and building lasting relationships with each student.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of swing/game through client conversations, gets to the root of students’ lesson goals, and acts as a Trusted Advisor for each student.
• Seeks out information and opportunities to develop self to become a better teacher.
• Ensures teaching concepts are directed toward students’ understanding and adjusts teaching style to best facilitate learning.
• Continuously looks for new and creative ways to build a robust student base, striving to meet and exceed financial and metric goals for the role.
• Leads community outreach by partnering with local organizations to teach, support, and spread awareness of the Golf Galaxy experience.
• Promotes services such as Fitting, Lessons, Club Tech, and specialized services through collaboration with departments to create lasting relationships with golfers.
• Works collaboratively with Certified Fitters and teammates to enhance the Trusted Advisor experience with each student, including interacting with fitters/golfers during fittings and sharing knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience
• Active PGA of America Class A or LPGA member in good standing
• 3+ years of knowledge of club-fitting through experience and/or OEM training
• PGA of America Class A or LPGA Member in good standing, Apprentice Level 1, 2, 3, or interested in becoming a PGA/LPGA Member through the PGA/LPGA Associate Program
• TrackMan Level 1 & 2 certification
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for golf equipment and related technology
• Desire for continued learning (self) and teaching others
• Stays current with industry trends

Pay

Targeted Pay Range: $45,000.00 – $61,000.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as incentive, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.