Sports Academy Specialist / Golf Instructor-Rapid City

Overview

Sports Academy Specialist / Golf Instructor-Rapid City

Job Details

Primary Facility: Black Hills Sports Complex

Address: 955 E North St, Suite 150, Rapid City, SD 57701

Market: Rapid City and the greater Black Hills region

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Schedule / Shift: Full time / varies

Weekly Hours: 40.00 (average)

Annual Salary: $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience

Help launch and grow Sanford Sports Golf Academy programming in Rapid City, creating a year-round development pathway for junior and adult golfers throughout the Black Hills.

Ensure the Rapid City academy remains closely aligned with the established Sanford Sports Golf Academy vision in Sioux Falls and Fargo, creating consistent coaching standards, curriculum, athlete development pathways and family experiences across all locations.

Co-lead the academy's junior programming vision, structure, curriculum and day-to-day delivery while supporting adult individual and small-group instruction.

Build trusted relationships with families, schools, golf courses, clubs, coaches, community organizations and Sanford partners across the market.

Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to business development, program enrollment, community outreach and the introduction of new services.

Coordinate client schedules, registration, billing and academy technology while communicating consistently with athletes, families and Sanford Sports leadership.

Support program operations, budgeting, facility scheduling and the coordination of additional academy coaches under the direction of academy leadership.

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree required. In lieu of a degree, six years of applicable work experience may be considered.

Minimum of three years of skills training and/or coaching experience. Previous academy, high school, collegiate or PGA/LPGA instruction experience is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality junior and adult golf instruction using a long-term player development model.

Collaborate with Golf Academy leadership and coaching staff in Sioux Falls and Fargo to align curriculum, programming standards, technology use and the overall athlete and family experience.

Help establish and grow the Rapid City academy's culture, programming, class schedule, operating standards and customer experience.

Develop programs for beginners, recreational golfers, school-team players and competitive athletes, including lessons, practices, clinics, camps and on-course experiences.

Build awareness and enrollment through family communication, community outreach, local partnerships and relationship-based engagement.

Use video, launch-monitor and assessment technology to enhance coaching and track athlete development while maintaining academy technology, equipment and training spaces.

Support academy operations, including scheduling, registration, billing, scholarships, budgets, participation reporting and communication with athletes and families.

Collaborate with basketball, volleyball, Sanford Performance, strength and conditioning, athletic training and physical therapy staff throughout the Black Hills Sports Complex.

Provide coordination and support for additional golf academy coaches as staffing and programming expand.

Represent Sanford Sports through clinics, community events, schools and partner facilities throughout RapidCity and the Black Hills.

Lead the development and ongoing stewardship of a long‑term green‑grass facility partnership that provides access to practice areas, short‑game training and on‑course player development.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Multiple plan options provide flexibility to choose coverage that fits you and your family.

Paid Time Off: A generous PTO program, academy calendar breaks and planned time away to recharge.

401(k) Retirement Savings: Employer contributions help you build toward long-term financial goals.

A Team Around You: Work alongside PGA professionals, performance coaches, physical therapists, sports medicine providers and other Sanford experts.

Work/Life Balance: An average 40-hour week across the year, with seasonal scheduling designed around academy programming. Summer weekends off.

Annual Apparel and Gear: Team members receive quality industry apparel and equipment support.

Practice and Playing Opportunities: Access may be available through academy and local golf partnerships as they are established.

Manufacturer Programs: Discounted staff products may be available through participating golf and apparel brands.

Sanford Event Access: Opportunities to experience Sanford Sports events, programming and community initiatives.

Continuing Education: Support for PGA/LPGA development, certifications, coaching education and business training. •