Golf Fitness Personal Trainer Job Description
Position: Personal Trainer / Golf Performance Coach
Location: The Sand Trapp, 7802 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time to Full-time (hourly)
Reports To: Head of Training / Performance Director
About the Role
The Turn Golf Performance Club / Sand Trapp is a premier indoor golf performance facility combing luxury with cutting-edge training technology, golf instruction, and golf-specific fitness. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable golf fitness trainer to join our team. This specialized role focuses on improving golfers’ performance by enhancing their mobility, rotational, power, core stability, strength and injury prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct golf-specific fitness assessments, including mobility, stability, strength, and power testing.
- Design and deliver personalized golf fitness training programs focused on improving swing speed, distance, accuracy, and durability.
- Lead one-on-one golf fitness sessions, semi-private groups, and small group golf performance classes.
- Teach proper movement patterns, rotational mechanics, and sport-specific exercises that directly transfer to the golf swing.
- Collaborate with local golf instructors and club professionals to provide a complete performance solution for clients.
- Educate clients on golf-specific mobility routines, warm-ups, recovery strategies, and injury prevention.
- Help golfers reduce common injuries (lower back, shoulders, hips, and wrists).
- Maintain a high-energy, professional, and results-oriented training environment.
Administrative & Facility Support
· Client Scheduling, session notes, and follow-ups.
· Facility maintenance, equipment setup/cleaning, and general operations support.
· Assist with member check-ins, retail, community events.
Requirements
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACE, ISSA, or equivalent)
- Golf Fitness Certification strongly preferred (Titleist Performance Institute – TPI, or similar golf-specific certification)
- CPR/AED certification – required
- 1–2+ years of experience training golfers or athletes preferred
- Strong understanding of golf swing mechanics and how physical limitations affect swing performance
- Excellent knowledge of functional movement, rotational power training, core stability, and mobility work
- Outstanding coaching and communication skills
- Ability to motivate clients and build long-term relationships
- Professional appearance and strong work ethic
- Passion for golf and helping players improve their game
Preferred Qualifications
- TPI Certified (Level 1 or higher) – highly desired
- Additional certifications in Strength & Conditioning, Corrective Exercise, or Mobility Training
- Experience working with golfers of varying ages and abilities (juniors, adults, seniors)
- Background in golf, collegiate athletics, or sports performance training
- Basic understanding of Foresight, Swing Catalyst, or other launch monitor technology
Compensation & Benefits
· Pay Structure: $40 per hour for all direct training and coaching time; $20 per hour for administrative and non-training tasks.
· Benefits: Eligible for company benefits package after successful completion of probationary period and consistent 30+ hours per week
· Opportunities for increased hours based on performance and business needs.
Growth Opportunities
- Path to full-time role with increase responsibility
- Opportunities for continued education and TPI certification support
- Gym membership and employee training discounts
- Supportive team environment focused on golfer performance from our team of PGA Professionals and experienced TPI-certified coaches.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
