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Golf has become increasingly popular in recent years, which has
led to an increase in golf-related jobs. In particular, more
golf instructor jobs have become available, as more people are
interested in learning or perfecting their golf skills. If you
are among those who would like to teach golf for a living, now
is a good time to pursue your dream career. Here are a few
steps to get you started.
Familiarize yourself with the sport
To teach golf requires that you know the sport like the back of
your hand. If you don’t already know the ins and outs of golf,
you should get more involved before you start pursuing your new
career.
Make sure you like golf well enough to teach it
In order to teach golf, you need to have a sincere passion for
the sport. After all, your career will require that you immerse
yourself in the world of golf. If you can’t stomach the thought
of being surrounded by golf day in and day out, during your
free time as well as during work hours, being a golf instructor
is probably not for you.
Take golf lessons
Let’s say all your experience with golf stems from playing it
with friends, family, or coworkers. Your father, or even a
close friend, taught you everything you needed to get started;
anything else, you picked up along the way. If this describes
you to a “tee,” you should consider taking some actual golf
lessons before you actively start pursuing your new career.
After all, if you decide teaching golf is not for you, your
indecision will cost you considerably less than if you started
pursuing an education from a professional golf school right off
the bat.
Find out what kind of education and experience you’ll need to
teach golf
This may require calling various golf courses and resorts in
your area, and asking them for information on their hiring
criteria for golf instructors. You should never pursue a career
without having a good idea of what will be required of you.
Different golf establishments may have different standards, but
you should make sure you know what to expect at the places where
you would want to work. Chances are, they’ll want to see either
a history of teaching golf or an education from a reputable
golf school.
Enroll in a reputable golf school
If you are not already a well-established golf instructor, you
probably won’t get very far without an education in golf. Golf
education is becoming easier to obtain. This doesn’t mean you
should enroll in just any golf school, however. Make sure the
golf school has definable standards for selecting their
instructors, a track record of successful graduates, and a good
reputation in the industry.
Acquire valuable work experience before graduation
It’s easy enough to find internships and part-time or full-time
work in the industry while pursuing your education. Many schools
maintain relationships with local golf businesses, opening doors
for students who want to get a head start on building their
resume. What is difficult is trying to get your dream job right
after graduation when you have no prior experience. In other
words, if you do the entry-level work while you’re still in
school, you’ll have an easier time finding an instructor
position after graduation.
Don’t be shy, submit your resume
It doesn’t hurt to start submitting your resume to potential
employers weeks or even months before you graduate. Getting a
head start on your job search makes it more likely that you’ll
find a job right out of the gates. In addition, many golf
schools offer job placement programs, making it easier than
ever to land a golf job.
As you can see, earning your living as a golf instructor is by
no means impossible. It does require some dedication and work
on your part. If your goal is to teach golf, don’t hesitate,
get out there and start earning the education and experience
you’ll need to land your dream job.
About The Author: Andy West is a freelance writer for SDGA. San
Diego Golf Academy is a premier golf school with five locations
across the United States. For more information on how to teach
golf, please visit http://www.sdga.edu .
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