Golf Instructor – Assistant Coach

Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is hiring staff for youth and adult golf lessons and summer camps, located at Timbers of Troy Golf Course. We are currently seeking an assistant coach for summer camps. Summer camps will run Monday-Wednesday mornings starting in mid-June through July. If you are applying for the Assistant Coach position, you must be at least 16 years of age. Salary is $15 - $18/hr, depending on experience and certifications. Responsibilities: Teach, organize, and supervise participants in the teaching of golf skills. Prepare site every day to ensure safety. Responsible for keeping attendance records and necessary paperwork onsite. Notify students of canceled classes. Arrange for make-ups due to cancellations. Provide drills for players to practice on their own between sessions. Keep in contact with HCRP staff to update class lists and/or to verify late registrants. Maintain friendly, positive communication with participants and parents. Responsible for the safety and general welfare of the program and participants. Complete and submit accident and incident reports to the program supervisor in a timely manner. Appraise player skill levels at the end of the session. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor. Qualifications: Candidates must be reliable, mature, courteous, professional, and have knowledge/experience playing or instructing golf. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable working with children and adults with flexible work hours. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: Sufficient skill in explaining and demonstrating golf skills; and knowledge of the basic and game-like drills. Ability to give positive feedback to correct errors and flaws in the student’s swings. Ability to develop a teaching plan and motivate players to improve their golf playing skills. Knowledge of current rules of the sport and the ability to interpret them. Community CPR, American Sport Education Program (ASEP), and Concussion Certificates. About the company Howard County is located in the US state of Maryland.