Description

Overview

Join the John Hughes Golf Family as a Teaching Professional

John Hughes Golf offers a unique, fulfilling opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Professional. Nurture your career in a supportive and innovative environment, working closely with PGA Master Professional John Hughes. 

About Us

At John Hughes Golf, we're more than a successful golf school in Orlando, Florida-we're a family. For over 13 years in the Central Florida area, we've been helping golfers of all levels improve their skills and love for the game. Whether it's personalized 1-to-1 coaching, vacation golf schools, beginner classes, or corporate programs, our mission is to make golf enjoyable and accessible to everyone. 

John Hughes leads the team of coaches and support staff. John is a National Award-Winning PGA Master Professional, is recognized by Golf Magazine as a Teacher to Watch, listed as one of the best teachers in the state by Golf Digest Magazine, is a Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, and a Top 100 Growth the Game Instructor recognized by the Golf Range Association of America. With 35+ years of experience, including serving as the National Director of Instruction for Golf Digest Schools, John has a proven track record of helping golfers reach their full potential. And assisting golf instructors advance their careers.

The Opportunity

As we continue to expand our offerings, we're looking for talented and ambitious Teaching Professionals to join our team. Under John's mentorship, you'll have countless opportunities to grow your career in the vibrant Orlando market. (The ideal candidate could potentially serve in a seasonal role representing the brand at a location in the mid-Atlantic area of the country)  .

What to Expect

We're genuinely excited about this role's potential for a motivated and ambitious candidate. In your first year, you can look forward to an earning potential of $50-$75k or even more. This estimate is based on current coaching requests that have gone unmet and the abundance of additional programming opportunities. As we continue to expand our programs and facilities, and as you help us grow our customer base, you can expect your income potential to increase substantially.

Contract Terms

As the Teaching Professional(s), you'll have an Independent Contractor relationship with John Hughes Golf. We understand that the terms of your contract are important, and we're willing to negotiate incentives that could include a percentage of gross coaching revenues, coverage of PGA Dues, reimbursement for educational expenses, and more to ensure your needs and interests are met. You must maintain business liability insurance, naming John Hughes Golf and the facilities where you practice as additional insured.

At John Hughes Golf, we're committed to supporting you every step of the way. We cover all marketing expenses and ensure you have the necessary administrative infrastructure and physical equipment to operate smoothly across multiple programs. We provide uniforms and other branded items to help you proudly represent our brand. To further support your coaching practice, we'll furnish you with state-of-the-art technology and actively market your services locally and nationally.

How to Apply

We can't wait to see what you bring to our team! This opportunity will remain open until we find the right candidate, with an expected start date of January, 2026. If you're interested in learning more or want to apply, please combine your cover letter, resume, and examples of your most recent coaching activities into one PDF document. The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.

Experience Required

Experience Required

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with an open and creative mindset who is unafraid to take risks and learn from mistakes. You're relentless in your passion for continuous learning and strive to exceed expectations. Here are the qualities we're seeking:

• PGA of America Class "A" Member or an Associate committed to achieving Class "A" membership or an LPGA Class "A" Member.
• Two to five years of teaching experience, with competent knowledge and use of technology within their teaching philosophy. We currently use OnForm, FlightScope, Smart2Move, SportsBox, and other technologies to support our coaching practices.
• Proficiency in a second language will significantly increase a candidate's ability to grow their client portfolio.
• Ancillary skills that increase your creativity, marketing, and leadership potential and will elevate current and future coaching programs.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

This is an exceptional chance for a driven golf instructor to grow personally and professionally. Your income will come from diverse sources, such as:

• Managing and conducting junior and adult developmental programs.
• Leading private coaching sessions and vacation golf schools.
• Conducting private coaching sessions.
• Conducting 1-to-1, 2-to-1, and 3-to-1 vacation golf school programs.
• Conducting remote and virtual golf lessons.
• Corporate clinics and events.
• Other programs and coaching opportunities as become available