Golf Instructor - Head Coach

Position Summary

Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is hiring staff for youth and adult golf lessons and summer camps, located at Timbers of Troy Golf Course. We are seeking a head coach for spring/summer classes and summer camps. Spring classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting in mid‑April. Summer classes will run weekday afternoons/early evenings and weekends starting at the end of June.

Summer camps will run Monday‑Wednesday mornings starting in mid‑June through July.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Salary $16‑32 per hour depending on experience and certifications. For additional information call Devon Standard at 410‑313‑4637 or email dstandard.

• Teach, organize, and supervise participants in the teaching of golf skills.
• Prepare the site every day to ensure safety.
• Keep attendance records and necessary paperwork onsite.
• Notify students of canceled classes.
• Arrange for make‑ups due to cancellations.
• Provide drills for players to practice between sessions.
• Keep in contact with HCRP staff to update class lists and verify late registrants.
• Maintain friendly, positive communication with participants and parents.
• Be responsible for the safety and general welfare of the program and participants.
• Complete and submit accident and incident reports to the program supervisor promptly.
• Appraise player skill levels at the end of each session.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.

Candidates must be reliable, mature, courteous, professional and have knowledge/experience playing or instructing golf. They must have good communication skills and be comfortable working with children and adults, with flexible work hours.

• Sufficient skill in explaining and demonstrating golf skills; knowledge of basic and game‑like drills.
• Ability to give positive feedback to correct errors and flaws in the student’s swings.
• Ability to develop a teaching plan and motivate players to improve their golf skills.
• Knowledge of current rules of the sport and the ability to interpret them.
• Community CPR, American Sport Education Program (ASEP) and Concussion certificates.

Applicants must complete an online employment application to be considered. Resumes cannot substitute for the application. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Hiring Preference.