Golf Instructor

The Cosumnes Community Services District Parks and Golf Operations Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Golf Instructor for small groups and private 1 on 1 lessons at Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Commission 60-65% for private lessons

Hourly for district trainings and group program coaching

Under general supervision, the Recreation Instructor teaches Recreation and Leisure Enrichment classes to a variety of skill and age levels. The Recreation Instructor may teach specialized classes for one or more recreation program areas, including the development and implementation of the program curriculum and budget, procurement of program supplies, and assisting with the training of support staff. This position directs activities and supervises participants at the site. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary depending upon the area of assignment.

The golf course is open year-round from 5 am to 10 pm, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.  Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time depending upon the needs of the program or department. 

•  Two (2) years of teaching and/or coaching in the area of instruction; or applicable degree or certification/designation in the area of instruction.

Special Requirements:

• PGA/LPGA Membership or PGA/LPGA Associate working towards membership.  
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment; Certification must be maintained through employment;

Some positions may require occasional driving, when specified those positions will include the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a clean driving record and maintain it throughout employment

Knowledge of:

•  Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in the planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities;
• Proficiency in computer database programs, desktop publishing, and word processing currently used programs such as Word, Excel, Active Net, VISIO, and PowerPoint;
• Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers, and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions;
• Coaching and instruction methods for all ages and abilities.

Ability to: 

• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;
• Comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Lead a classroom of students providing clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis;
• Analyze and use independent judgment in problem solving fairly routine situations such as responding to customer or employee problems/complaints, supervising children's activities and trips, caring for children with injuries and resolving conflicts between participants to ensure safety.

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing classroom work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to forty (40) pounds for setting up programs and/or special events;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and hand tools such as, but not limited to, cleaning and first aid supplies such as scissors, plunger and mop;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving. 

The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required. 

• Provides group or private instruction to recreation participants of all ages and skill levels; evaluates participants and teaches according to defined program outlines, descriptions, and goals; maintains course record sheets;
• Makes minor program modifications to match age and abilities of participants as needed;
• Provides and develops new curriculum for District programs, including but not limited to, sourcing vendors for program materials;
• Assists with the update of existing curriculum for District programs;
• Assists in the development of marketing tools, including but not limited to, requesting and reviewing flier and class descriptions;
• May participate in the development of program budget; 
• Designs and implements training specific to their area of instruction; 
• Maintains constant watch over patrons in assigned areas and assists patrons in distress;
• Evaluates and communicates participants concerns to the designated supervisor; reports any potentially unsafe conditions to designated supervisor; 
• Enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies;
• Administers first aid as necessary; Performs emergency procedures when needed;
• Provides a safe and clean environment with adequate supervision by implementing guidelines from CSD and Department policies and procedures manuals;
• Provides courteous and professional service to program participants, facility users, CSD personnel, and the public; 
• Arrives on time and in proper attire/appearance as required by CSD guidelines;
• Accountable for all program participants during program hours; monitors behavior of participants;
• Conducts set up and clean up of facility and equipment; may be charged with the opening and closing duties;
• Attends and participates at staff meetings and trainings; depending on the assignment, may include monthly in-service trainings, planned and random skills tests, and in-pool assessments;
• Designs and implements program specific training, provides hands-on instruction to onsite staff as required;
• Completes appropriate reports and forms as necessary;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with Department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program;
• Provides positive and continual feedback to participants regarding progress;
• Required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays;
• May communicate with parents, participants, and the public; refers program and participation concerns to the designated supervisor.