Golf Instructor

Part-Time Golf Instructor (Junior & Adult Group Classes)

Compensation: $50.00 - $100.00 Per Hour

Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $100

Job Description:

Position: Part-Time Golf Instructor (Independent Contractor, 1099)

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week, mainly weekends

Start Date: [ASAP / January 2027]

Locations:

Shoreline Golf Links, Mountain View, CAMariners Point Golf Center, Foster City, CAMission Hills Golf Course, Hayward, CALake Chabot Golf Course, Oakland, CASan Ramon Golf Course, San Ramon, CARedwood Canyon Golf Course, Castro Valley, CAAbout Us

Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center (svgolfpc.com) teaches golf at six public courses across the Bay Area. We run beginner and intermediate group classes for adults, Junior Academy classes for kids, PGA Jr. League teams, and summer and holiday junior camps in partnership with the PGA. Our goal is to make golf fun, accessible, and rewarding for players of every age and skill level.

Position Summary

We are looking for a part-time golf instructor who loves teaching and does well in a group setting. Your main role is leading weekend group lessons for adults and juniors at one or more of our six locations. You can also teach private and semi-private lessons on your own schedule. This role fits someone with a flexible weekend schedule who wants to build a teaching book with a growing program behind them. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

What We Provide

Students: our website and marketing fill your classes and send you private lesson requestsScheduling and payments handled through our booking platform, so you can focus on teachingAn established curriculum for our Beginner Lesson Series (BLS 1, 2 and 3) and Junior AcademyRange access and practice balls for classesA supportive team of PGA and LPGA professionals

Join our team and help make golf accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring for players of all ages, especially the next generation of golfers!

Experience Required

Qualifications

Teaching experience: group and junior teaching experience is a plus but not required. We welcome candidates with a passion for golf and a willingness to learn our curriculum.Certification: PGA, LPGA, or another recognized teaching certification is preferred.Communication: able to explain technical concepts in a clear, approachable way.Passion for teaching: real enthusiasm for teaching golf, mentoring juniors, and helping students improve.Physical ability: comfortable working outdoors in all weather and standing for long periods.

Requirements

Pass a background check before working with juniorsComplete our required online safety training for youth sportsReliable transportation, since locations range from Foster City to San RamonAvailable most weekends, with a commitment through at least [spring 2027]Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead fun, structured group lessons on weekends for players of all skill levelsTeach private and semi-private lessons as demand allowsCover fundamentals: grip, stance, swing, short game, and on-course basicsAdapt instruction to each student’s level and goalsKeep a safe, professional teaching environment at all timesEncourage students to progress through our programs and recommend next stepsApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions? Email sean@svgolfpc.com.