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Position Summary The Lead-Pickleball is responsible for providing overall management and leadership for club pickleball programming, including but not limited to, open play, clinics, mixers, leagues ...

Position Summary The Lead-Pickleball is responsible for providing overall management and leadership for club pickleball programming, including but not limited to, open play, clinics, mixers, leagues ...

Pickleball Head Pro

Falmouth, VA · On-site

$13.94 - $17.43/hr

Description POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Head Golf Professional is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the golf course. This includes, but is not limited to, the golf shop operations, merchandise sales, tee sheet management ...

Golf maintenance

Wisconsin Dells, WI · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Working closely with and supervised by the Golf Course Superintendent and Head Pro, Groundskeepers will work to fulfill the related goals and objectives of the golf course and the resort while ...

Starter

Euclid, OH · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Reports infractions to appropriate golf shop personnel (Head Pro, 1st Assistant, etc.) * Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette * Performs other duties as ...

Golf Ranger Starter

Deerwood, MN · On-site

$13.70 - $16.39/hr

PGA Head Pro SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a normal speed of play on golf courses, through starting players in a timely fashion and monitoring play throughout the round. Perform outstanding ...

Starter/Marshal

Brewster, WA · On-site

$17.13/hr

Reports infarctions to appropriate golf shop personnel (Head Pro, 1st Assistant, ect.) * Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette. * Performs other duties as ...

Order merchandise for sale in the pro shop in conjunction with the Head Golf Professional * Process customer reservations for guests of the golf course * Assist in coordinating of individual, group ...

Head Golf Professional at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate | Overland Park, KS | Invited Ready to ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional

Magnolia, TX · On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

Head Golf Professional Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional at Golf & Country Club in Richardson, TX | Canyon Creek Country Club Ready ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Golf Ranger Starter

Deerwood, MN · On-site

$13.70 - $16.39/hr

PGA Head Pro SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a normal speed of play on golf courses, through starting players in a timely fashion and monitoring play throughout the round. Perform outstanding ...

Head Golf Professional Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate | Overland Park, KS | Invited Ready to ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional at Golf & Country Club in Richardson, TX | Canyon Creek Country Club Ready ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

Head Golf Professional at Stonebriar Country Club | Premier Club Life in Frisco, TX Ready to join a ... Deliver efficient and friendly customer service across all areas of the pro-shop, ensuring a ...

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How much do golf head pro jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf head pro in the United States is $63,862.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Golf Head Pro vs Golf Instructor?

AspectGolf Head ProGolf Instructor
CertificationsCPG, PGA membershipPGA certification, teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentGolf courses, country clubs, resortsGolf courses, private lessons, academies
ResponsibilitiesOversees golf operations, manages staff, develops programsTeaches golf skills, provides lessons, improves player techniques

The Golf Head Pro typically holds managerial responsibilities and oversees golf operations, while a Golf Instructor focuses on teaching individual or group golf lessons. Both roles often require PGA certification and work in similar environments, but their primary functions differ: one manages the club's golf program, the other enhances players' skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Golf Head Pro, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Golf Head Pro, you need deep knowledge of golf techniques, instruction, tournament management, and typically a PGA certification or similar credentials. Familiarity with golf course management software, point-of-sale systems, and lesson scheduling tools is important. Exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership, and customer service set top professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure high-quality instruction, smooth club operations, and a superior experience for members and guests.

What are some typical challenges a Golf Head Pro faces in balancing instructional duties with club management responsibilities?

Golf Head Pros often juggle a combination of teaching lessons, organizing tournaments, and managing pro shop operations. Balancing time between providing quality instruction to members and handling administrative tasks like inventory, scheduling, and staff supervision can be challenging. Success in this role often depends on strong organizational skills and effective delegation to assistant pros and support staff. Open communication with club management and a clear understanding of club priorities help in maintaining this balance while delivering an excellent member experience.

What does a Golf Head Pro do?

A Golf Head Pro, also known as a Head Golf Professional, manages the golf operations at a golf club or course. Their responsibilities typically include overseeing golf instruction and lessons, organizing tournaments and events, managing the pro shop, supervising staff, and ensuring a high level of customer service for members and guests. They often provide private lessons, help with club fitting, and maintain relationships with vendors. The Golf Head Pro plays a key role in both the business and recreational aspects of the golf facility.
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Infographic showing various Golf Head Pro job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,862 per year, or $30.7 per hour.
Pickleball Head Pro

Pickleball Head Pro

Life Time, Inc.

Lakeville, MN • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Life Time rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 61 rated gym and leisure clubs


Job description

Position Summary
The Lead-Pickleball is responsible for providing overall management and leadership for club pickleball programming, including but not limited to, open play, clinics, mixers, leagues, tournaments and events. Promotes pickleball offerings through member engagement and handles administrative tasks related to programming, such as scheduling, billing, and communication. Partners with the Corporate Racquet Sports leaders on strategic changes to the program and broader marketing efforts. Teaches revenue generating on court programs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Develops, sells and teaches safe, professional and exciting revenue generating on-court programs.
  • Interacts with members through non-revenue producing activity and off-court program promotion (i.e. Open Play and Intro to Pickleball, information tables, coordinates marketing materials, member communication, etc.)
  • Provides administrative oversight of the clubs pickleball programming, including managing scheduling of programs, completes billing, etc.
  • May provide supervision to club pickleball staff, including working with the General Manager to scout and interview new pickleball staff team members, ensuring the completion of their training and onboarding.

Position Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of the game of pickleball
  • Experience teaching pickleball
  • Pickleball teaching certification required within six months of hire.
  • Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude
  • Experience planning and executing events
  • Comfortable working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team members
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
  • CPR and AED Certified
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements
  • International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), and/or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), and/or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
  • Experience with Life Time's internal scheduling software

Pay
This is an hourly position that pays $25 per hour for all hours worked, with additional service incentive of 40% of personal on-court revenue generated. This position is also eligible for an incentive based on the Pickleball department's performance.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
  • A fully subsidized membership
  • Discounts on Life Time products and services
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
  • Training and professional development
  • Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short term and long term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
  • Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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