<p>Wedges & Woods is building a professional instructional team—not simply renting lesson space. Every instructor must be approved by Wade Wilson, PGA, Director of Golf, and Wedges & Woods management before teaching on the property.</p>
<h3>Instructor Requirements</h3>
<p>Independent contractors must:</p>
<ul>
<li>Complete the application and interview process.</li>
<li>Demonstrate professional teaching knowledge and customer-service skills.</li>
<li>Maintain required certifications, continuing education and liability insurance.</li>
<li>Follow Wedges & Woods policies, dress standards and conduct expectations.</li>
<li>Maintain a dependable teaching schedule.</li>
<li>Report directly to the Director of Golf for all instructional matters.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lesson Operations</h3>
<ul>
<li>All lessons must be scheduled and processed through Wedges & Woods.</li>
<li>Wedges & Woods will collect all customer payments.</li>
<li>Contractors will be paid weekly by direct deposit only.</li>
<li>Contractors will receive a Form 1099-NEC when required.</li>
<li>Instructors may not collect private payments or conduct unauthorized lessons.</li>
<li>Lesson prices, packages, discounts and promotions require approval.</li>
<li>Lessons lasting 45 minutes to one hour include one small bucket of approximately 50–55 range balls.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Facility Fee</h3>
<p>The standard Wedges & Woods facility fee is <strong>20%-30% of lesson revenue</strong> unless a different arrangement is approved in writing.</p>
<h3>Website Program</h3>
<p>Independent contractors are encouraged to invest <strong>$50 per month</strong> to be listed on the Wedges & Woods website.</p>
<p>Website benefits may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Professional instructor profile</li>
<li>Online lesson booking</li>
<li>Local and national exposure</li>
<li>Promotion to the Wedges & Woods customer database</li>
<li>Credit-card processing fees absorbed by Wedges & Woods</li>
<li>Increased credibility as part of the instructional team</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Standards</h3>
<p>Every instructor represents Wedges & Woods. Contractors are expected to maintain a professional appearance, provide excellent customer service, respect customers and fellow instructors, care for the facility and support Wedges & Woods programs.</p>
<p>Teaching privileges may be suspended or discontinued for policy violations, unprofessional conduct, customer complaints, failure to maintain qualifications or other reasons permitted under the independent contractor agreement and applicable law.</p>
<h2>Authorization Required</h2>
<p><strong>No person may teach, appear to teach or accept payment for golf instruction at Wedges & Woods without prior approval from Wade Wilson, PGA, Director of Golf, and/or Wedges & Woods management.</strong></p>