Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Golf Instructor - Always Extraordinary Team Member

Location:

La Grande Mare, Guernsey

Position Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Golf Performance Centre Manager

Our Promise - Always Extraordinary

At La Grande Mare we never settle for the ordinary. Guided by our brand platform "Always?Extraordinary," we cultivate magical moments for members, guests, and employees alike. Through our integrated Employee Value Proposition (EVP), we ensure every role combines competitive rewards, genuine community, purposeful growth, and a chance to shape an enduring legacy.

Overview:

The Assistant?Golf?Instructor is an ambassador of world class coaching and La?Grande?Mare's distinctive service culture. You will support the Director?of?Instruction in delivering engaging programmes, innovative club fitting, and unforgettable learning experiences for golfers of all ages and abilities. Your passion for the game, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to surprise and delight will help us redefine excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver extraordinary instruction

Assist, lead, and co design private lessons, on course sessions, and group clinics that inspire confidence and enjoyment. Integrate modern ball flight principles, performance analysis technology, and design bespoke practice plans to elevate every student's experience. Provide real time, positive feedback that turns incremental progress into memorable achievements.
2. Champion growth & development

Mentor junior golfers through camps, squads, and academy pathways, modelling a growth mindset and love of the game. Support club fitting services that match equipment precisely to individual needs, maximising performance and satisfaction. Pursue personal professional development - including PGA training - and share fresh insights with the wider team.
3. Responsible stewardship & safety

Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion standards always, ensuring a welcoming environment for every participant. Care for practice areas, teaching studios and eco sensitive course spaces, reflecting our respect for Guernsey's natural beauty.
4. Connection & community

Actively participate in team huddles, club events and staff socials, sharing ideas that enhance member experiences. Join employee led committees (sustainability, innovation, DEI) and take ownership of initiatives that drive continuous improvement. Lead by example.
5. Operational excellence

Manage lesson bookings, correspondence, and payments using our club management systems. Maintain teaching equipment, technology, and supplies to premium standards. Ensure a client- first approach at every touchpoint to elevate experience across the team.

Qualifications & experience

Prior experience teaching golf in a club or academy environment. Working towards - or enthusiasm to begin - PGA membership. Confident communicator able to tailor style to beginners, juniors through to elite players. Proficient with Trackman and video analysis technology, or keen to learn. Safeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain promptly). Availability to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

What It's Like to Work Here - Your EVP

Material offerings

Competitive salary: 23,000?-?30,000 plus lesson/club fitting commissions & service charge. Recognition: 'Graceful?Success' awards for outstanding contribution, spot bonuses, and staff appreciation events. Premium workspace and perks: Use of state-of-the-art swing studios, access to on-site wellness facilities, meals on duty, and stylish uniform.
Connection & community

Inclusive culture with open door leadership, cross department socials, and golf privileges. Employee led forums to shape sustainability, community outreach and innovation. Flexible scheduling policies supporting work-life balance and mental wellbeing.
Growth & development

Funded PGA certification pathway, CPD allowances, and leadership fast track opportunities. Mentoring from senior coaches and exposure to international golf and hospitality networks. Structured career conversations and personalised learning plans.
Meaning & purpose

Contribute to environmental stewardship projects preserving our island and course. Help build a legacy of junior development, inspiring the next generation of golfers. Be part of a brand that redefines excellence in leisure and elevates island life beyond the ordinary.

Values & culture fit

We look for teammates who naturally:

Act as Responsible?Stewards - safeguarding our environment and community. Elevate Everything - prioritising quality and attention to detail. Celebrate Graceful?Success - showing humility, respect, and empathy. Create Magical?Moments - using imagination to delight guests and colleagues.
Physical requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and demonstrate golf technique for extended periods in all weather. Capability to lift/carry golf bags and teaching equipment (up to 23?kg/50?lb).
Compensation & benefits summary

Salary band 25k-30k + lesson/club fitting commissions. 28?days' holiday (including public holidays), rising with service. Pension scheme Staff discounts on facilities

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a short note sharing your coaching philosophy and favourite magical moment on the course to Recruitment@lagrandemare.com

Closing date for applications: Friday, July 25, 2025

First interviews (online): Friday, August 1, 2025
Final interviews (in person): Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Assistant Golf Instructor