Director of Instruction

<p>Palo Alto Hills Golf &amp; Country Club is seeking an experienced, energetic, and member-focused Director of Instruction and Player Development to lead and grow all aspects of golf instruction and player development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a PGA Professional who is passionate about teaching, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated to create a best-in-class instructional program for golfers of all ages and abilities.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Director of Instruction will oversee and enhance all instructional programming at the Club, including private instruction, group clinics, player development programs, junior golf initiatives, and assist with club fitting. The successful candidate will serve as the leader of the Club's teaching efforts while collaborating closely with the Director of Golf, Assistant Professionals, and Golf Operations team. This individual will provide exceptional coaching experiences for members, their families, and guests while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong enjoyment of the game.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Palo Alto Hills offers outstanding teaching and practice facilities, including:</p> <ul> <li>Redesigned golf course that reopened in 2022 and was the recipient of the runner-up award for national golf course renovation of the year by <em>Golf Digest</em>.</li> <li>Practice tee with 18 hitting bays, featuring use of both natural and artificial turf</li> <li>A large, contoured putting green adjacent to the Golf Shop with panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bay</li> <li>A short-game practice area near the practice tee featuring three bunkers and varied shot opportunities</li> <li>The Ken Venturi practice area, featuring a tiered green, three practice bunkers, and pitching areas accommodating shots up to 40 yards</li> </ul>