Description

Overview

Crow Valley Golf Club, a premier family-focused private facility in the Quad Cities, is seeking an energetic, organized, and passionate golf professional to serve as our  Director of Junior Golf Development .

This role is designed for a professional who specializes in youth development and thrives on creating a fun, engaging, and competitive environment for golfers of all skill levels. While the core focus will be leading all junior programming-including our PGA Jr. League teams, summer camps, and weekly clinics-the ideal candidate will also have ample opportunity to provide private instruction to the broader membership.

Experience Required

• PGA/LPGA Status: Class A PGA/LPGA Member or a motivated PGA Associate making steady progress in the Associate Program.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience focusing heavily on youth sports coaching, junior golf instruction, or camp operations.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be highly relatable to kids and professional when communicating with parents.
• Certifications: U.S. Kids Certified Coach, TPI Certified (Junior), or Operation 36 experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Background Check: Must pass all standard PGA and club youth-coaching background checks and safety screenings.

Essential Responsibilities

Junior Golf Leadership & Programming (Primary Focus)

• PGA Jr. League: Serve as the Head Coach for Crow Valley's PGA Jr. League teams. Oversee registration, schedule and run practices, manage match days, and foster a team-first environment.
• Summer Camps & Clinics: Design, market, and execute comprehensive summer golf camps and weekly junior clinics tailored to different age groups and skill levels (e.g., SNAG golf for toddlers to advanced competitive prep for teens).
• Curriculum Development: Implement a structured player development pathway (such as Operation 36 or otherJunior Player Development models) to track and celebrate junior progress.
• Family Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for parents, providing regular communication regarding schedules, progress, and upcoming events.

Instruction & Player Development

• Private & Group Lessons: Deliver high-quality individual and group instruction to juniors and adults utilizing modern teaching technology where applicable.
• Lesson Management: Manage personal lesson tracking, scheduling, and billing via the club's preferred software system.
• Member Relations: Maintain a visible and welcoming presence on the lesson tee and around the practice facilities to promote player development programs.

Operational Support

• Collaborate closely with the Head Golf Professional and the professional staff to assist with general golf operations when necessary.
• Ensure all junior practice areas are set up safely, organized, and adequately stocked with training aids.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• Playing & Practice Privileges: Access to Crow Valley's championship 18-hole facility and practice areas.
• PGA Dues: Allowance or assistance for PGA national and section dues may be negotiated.
• Staff Uniforms: Provided clothing allowance/staff uniform package.