Teaching General Manager of Performance

Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. With 35 locations open and more than 50 in the pipeline worldwide, the brand is expanding its reach while remaining rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and community connection.

Five Iron Golf is seeking a General Manager, Performance / Coach. This is predominantly a management and leadership role, responsible for overseeing and growing all golf operations at the location, with the opportunity to maintain a lesson book and coach Five Iron members and guests.

This role is designed for a golf professional who wants to lead a team and own the performance side of the venue while continuing to teach. The General Manager, Performance / Coach will oversee the golf operation, drive membership and performance revenue, develop the golf team, and have the opportunity to generate additional earnings through lessons and club fitting.

Responsibilities Include The Following

Hire, manage, train and develop the golf staff, including the Head Golf AttendantManage the P&L for golf-specific and retail offerings and achieve quarterly revenue targetsLead the day-to-day golf operation and set above-and-beyond service standards for the golf teamPartner with the Director of Instruction to manage coach availability and performance to achieve lesson and fitting revenue goalsBuild and grow the membership community through member events, outings, leagues and local golf relationshipsBuild relationships within the community, foster loyalty with customers and encourage repeat business through proactive engagementMaintain comprehensive knowledge of Five Iron’s golf offerings, including technology, lessons, leagues, memberships, club fitting and retailDemonstrate proficiency with Trackman, Five Iron simulator technology and other golf-related equipmentActively evaluate golf staff performance to ensure day-to-day business needs and performance goals are metProvide excellent account service throughout the membership experience, from onboarding through ongoing engagementCommunicate golf-specific needs and opportunities to the National Director of Golf, General Manager, Social and other corporate partnersMaintain and grow a personal lesson book alongside management responsibilitiesDeliver high-quality golf instruction and club fittings to students of varying skill levelsLeverage Five Iron’s existing membership and guest base to develop coaching relationships and recurring studentsUtilize launch monitor data, video analysis and other technology to help students achieve their golf goalsServe as a featured coach at corporate events and other Five Iron programming when applicableUtilize social media and other channels to promote Five Iron and build your presence as a coach

Required Qualifications

Passion for the game of golf5+ years of hospitality, golf course/club, sports management or related leadership experience preferredGolf instruction experience strongly preferredStrong leadership ability and willingness to lead by exampleUnderstanding of golf swing fundamentals, ball flight laws and launch monitor dataFamiliarity with swing analysis, Trackman and simulator technologyExemplary communication, time management and organizational skillsStrong social and interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with Guests, members and studentsAbility to communicate golf instruction effectively to players across a wide range of skill levelsAbility to lead and operate in a fast-paced environmentUpbeat energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitudeDesire to continue learning and growing as both a leader and golf professionalAvailability to be present in the space during high-value business times, including mornings, nights and weekends as neededBenefits (applies to full-time employees):Health, Dental and Vision insurance*Long and Short-Term Disability*Accident and Critical Illness Insurance*401(k)*PGA Dues are coveredMeals while working are included for freeUnlimited practice privilegesFive Iron coach development programAccess to free certifications, including:TrackmanGolf Digest CoachCallaway fitting Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Pay: On-Target Earnings of $103,200 annually, with additional earning potential based on lesson and club fitting volume.

$70,000 base salary + up to $17,200 in performance-based bonus compensation + targeted lesson and club fitting earnings of approximately $16,000 annually.

This position is designed primarily as a management role, with the opportunity for an experienced golf professional to continue coaching, build a lesson book and generate additional earnings alongside their leadership responsibilities.

Five Iron Golf is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for employees of all backgrounds. Five Iron Golf provides Equal Employment Opportunity to everyone and complies with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. Five Iron Golf will consider all requests for reasonable accommodations as required.