Assistant PGA Professional (Trainee)

Assistant PGA Professional

Harrogate Golf Club | George Carroll Golf

George Carroll Golf is seeking an enthusiastic PGA Trainee Professional to join the team at Harrogate Golf Club. This opportunity is suitable for a trainee in Year 1, 2 or 3 of their PGA training who wants to develop their retail, coaching and golf-development experience in a progressive club environment.

The successful candidate will be personable and approachable, with a proactive attitude and good work ethic. They will play an important role in delivering a high level of customer service to members, guests and visitors while helping to grow participation across the club.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a consistently high level of customer service in the golf shop.
Support the day-to-day running of the retail operation, including sales, merchandising, stock management and general shop administration.
Build strong relationships with members, guests, visitors and coaching clients.
Work alongside the Head Professional to lead and drive the club’s junior and women’s golf programmes.
Deliver engaging junior and women’s group coaching using the Operation 36 programme.
Develop individual coaching activity and build a personal client base.
Support club events, competitions, custom fitting, promotions and other golf-related activities.
Represent Harrogate Golf Club and George Carroll Golf to a consistently high professional standard.
Coaching and Player Development

The role offers access to excellent teaching and practice facilities, including:

A driving range with undercover and outdoor bays
A 100-yard practice ground
A putting green
A chipping green with a bunker
A swing studio featuring TrackMan technology
There is already a large captive audience within the club’s junior and women’s sections, giving the successful candidate an excellent platform from which to build successful programmes. Developing these areas alongside the Head Professional will be a key element of the role.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Is currently a PGA Trainee in Year 1, 2 or 3 of their training
Delivers a high level of customer service
Brings a proactive attitude and good work ethic
Is passionate about coaching and growing the game
Has a particular interest in junior and women’s golf development
Is confident working independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates strong communication and customer-service skills
Is organised, reliable and willing to take ownership of projects
Is comfortable using technology and keen to develop their knowledge of TrackMan
Is commercially aware and motivated to grow retail sales and coaching income
Hours and Remuneration

30 salaried hours per week in the golf shop
Coaching hours are additional to the contracted shop hours
Monthly bonus equivalent to 2% of the successful candidate’s own retail sales turnover
Individual coaching income is subject to 20% facility rent
No facility rent is charged on income generated through junior and women’s group coaching
The salaried hours relate solely to work completed in the golf shop. Coaching provides an additional opportunity to develop a strong client base and increase overall earnings.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious PGA Trainee to gain broad experience across retail, coaching and golf development. With strong practice facilities, TrackMan technology, established junior and women’s sections, and the support of the Head Professional, the role provides an exciting foundation for building a successful career in golf.

For further information about the role please call George Carroll on 07443595230.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV and Covering Letter.

Interviews will be held on 11th/12th January 2027.

Tagged as: Assistant Professional, PGA Trainee