Description

Overview

Overview

The True Swing Golf Academy at Caguas Golf Club in Caguas, Puerto Rico is looking for a teaching professional to move to paradise and lead a performance coaching program for a select group of elite junior golfers, ages 14-18.

Elite junior group will participate in an intensive, immersive 5 day/week, team-like training schedule. The performance coach will lead their practices on and off the course, coordinate with specialists who will be contracted to work with the academy (fitness, mental, recruiting, fitting etc.). There will be occasional off-site obligations (ex. escorting players to various events, tournaments and/or caddying, etc.)

The coach will have the opportunity to participate in other academy programming before or after Elite Group training blocks including but not limited to: younger junior golf programs, adult classes, golf schools, private lessons.

The coach will be an employee of True Swing Academy at Caguas Golf Club, and report to the Owner/Founder of True Swing, Erika Larkin, PGA & Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher as well as the golf course management.

This role is designed for a professional who is passionate about coaching golf, mentoring juniors, values community, creativity, organization, and growth. The candidate must have extensive coaching and personal competitive playing experience. This program will be the first of its kind in Puerto Rico.

Build something special, with an incredible team at a state-of-the-art new facility!

Speaking Spanish is a bonus skill, but not required.

Facility Description

Caguas Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf facility that has undergone a full renovation over the last 18 months. The Academy building will sit on the north end of a double-ended driving range adjacent to a large, short-game area and grass tee. The Academy will feature 3 Platform Golf studio bays, Sports Box 3D, Trackman radars and more.

Other features on property (opening in 2027) include a double decker lit, covered range facility with In-Range technology & gaming, restaurants, cigar lounge, gaming, simulation, karaoke, entertainment plaza, children's activity center and a large pavilion for 'Pickle/Padel' courts. Next door is an existing Four Points Sheraton & Casino.

Caguas Golf Club will be a premier public entertainment complex located only 20 minutes from the largest metropolitan areas on the island. The possibilities are endless for creative programming!

Current Program Philosophy

True Swing is a teaching philosophy founded and popularized by Erika Larkin. Rooted in simplicity and pendulum swing physics (inspired by teachings of coaching legend Ernest Jones) True Swing believes that using the 5 core principles (Tempo, Flow, Freedom, Energy and Balance) can unlock more natural and efficient motion, consistency, and joy for more golfers.

True Swing favors momentum over muscle to energize the swing and reduce manipulation and tension. A collection of key drills that promote proper sequencing along with signature imagery and cues makes the True Swing approach attractive and relatable for a variety ages and skill levels. Erika's first book "A True Swing" published in 2017 has been a best seller on amazon and her social media channels and content reaches millions of golfers each week. Erika and True Swing have been featured in Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Performance Golf Zone and Golf Channel over the years and is recognized as one of the top coaching platforms in the U.S.!

Experience Required

Experience Required

• PGA/LPGA Class A professional or Associate who has passed the playing ability test.

• Extensive experience teaching competitive junior players and teams ages 14 & up.

• Proficiency with modern golf technology (Radar, video, biomechanical analysis).

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge /experience navigating the elite junior golf tournament circuit and current college recruiting process
• Proven ability to grow instructional programs and revenue.

Essential Responsibilities

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Erika Larkin and True Swing to develop, plan and execute instructional programs for an intensive, elite junior golf training group.
• Grow lesson revenue, student participation, and the overall reputation of the club's instructional offerings.

• Manage and organize training equipment and gifting items needed to execute events.
• Meet teaching standards and coaching philosophies consistent with facility goals.

• Incorporate modern technology (launch monitors, video analysis, club-fitting tools) to enhance student improvement.
• Promote instructional programs through marketing, social media, and member engagement.

• Serve as the club's ambassador for learning and game improvement.

• Regularly communicate achievements, and instructional updates with True Swing and course management.

• Work with your fellow academy coaches in a team environment.
• Ensure all teaching spaces and practice areas are safe, clean, organized, and optimized for instruction.

• Work with the coaching team to manage and maintain instructional technology, including video systems, simulators, launch monitors, and training aids.

Professional Development & Industry Standards:

• Maintain PGA/LPGA membership while staying up to date with current coaching trends.

• Continue education in teaching methodologies, biomechanics, and golf technology.

• Represent the facility at professional events, seminars, and community outreach activities.
• Must hold a clean driving record and pass any necessary background checks.

Professional Characteristics

• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning
• Personable, positive, enthusiastic attitude with students and staff.
• Must have the ability to interact professionally with juniors and parents.

• Strong communicator and relationship builder

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Collaborative and team-first approach

Performance Expectations

• Growth and retention of lesson clientele and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Continued success and expansion of junior programming

• Consistent execution of program standards

Benefits

Benefits

• True Swing Certification, ongoing training, and mentorship with Erika Larkin
• Uniforms provided
• Education / Professional development allowance $500 per year
• Golf Professional Association dues paid
• Paid Vacation Time

Compensation

• Base salary plus commissions
• Total Anticipated Compensation Range = $100-$140k

• Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory, Law-60 provides big tax benefits/savings for residents.