Adjunct Player Development Instructor

Job description

Position: Temporary Player Development Instructor
Department: Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, PGA Golf Management
Status: Part-Time
Position Summary:
The Campbell University PGA Golf Management program is seeking two temporary Player Development Instructors for the Spring 2027 semester.
The PGM 170 Player Development Instructor provides weekly golf instruction and coaching for students enrolled in the PGM Player Development course. The instructor facilitates skill development activities, monitors student progress toward PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) requirements, evaluates course assignments and performance metrics, and supports students in achieving the playing competencies required for advancement within the PGA Golf Management curriculum. Instruction occurs in classroom, practice facility, simulator, and on-course environments with an emphasis on measurable improvement and competitive experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize, and deliver player development instruction once a week for the course of the semester including short game training, full-swing instruction, supervised practice sessions, Operation 36 activities, and on-course skill development experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress toward PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) standards and advise students on preparation strategies.
• Manage course assessment activities including attendance, grading, tournament participation records, statistics tracking, Operation 36 progression, and Blackboard reporting.
• Utilize instructional technology and player development platforms including TrackMan, WellPutt, Uneekor, Operation 36, GHIN, Flowcode, Blackboard, and other learning technologies to enhance student development and assessment.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, Information Security, FERPA, and other state and federal mandates.
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Class A PGA Member required.
• 5+ Years of experience teaching golf instruction and/or coaching player development programs required.
• Experience utilizing golf technology platforms (TrackMan, WellPutt, Uneekor, etc) is required.
• Experience with PGA Golf Management education, collegiate golf, golf operations, or player development programming preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven track record of student improvement via golf instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
• Familiarity with Blackboard (learning management system).
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in working with and coaching students on a weekly basis.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.