Director of Golf
Hell's Kitchen Golf Club at Hell's Kitchen Pickleball Club
New York, NY
Position Overview
Hell's Kitchen Pickleball Club (HKPC) is seeking a Director of Golf to lead and grow Hell's Kitchen
Golf Club, our dedicated golf operation within the broader HKPC club environment. Hell's Kitchen Golf Club currently offers a premium indoor golf experience centered around
TrackMan technology, and we are in the process of expanding our golf footprint to include additional TrackMan bays and a PutView putting system. The Director of Golf will play a
central role in that expansion and in shaping the long-term direction of the golf program.This individual will have overall responsibility for golf operations, programming, instruction,
member engagement, events, retail inventory, and the continued growth of Hell's Kitchen Golf
Club. The role will also oversee the club's broader pro shop operation, including both golf and pickleball merchandise and equipment.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who combines strong golf knowledge with hospitality, programming, operations, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of golf, golf instruction, equipment, rules, and the overall golf
industry.
• Experience with TrackMan or comparable golf simulator and launch-monitor technology
strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with PutView or other putting-analysis technology is a plus.
• Previous experience in golf operations, private clubs, golf instruction, indoor golf
facilities, resorts, hospitality, or related environments preferred.
• PGA membership or PGA Associate status is preferred but not required for the right
candidate.
• Experience managing retail or pro shop inventory is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop genuine relationships with
members.
• Comfortable interacting with golfers ranging from complete beginners to accomplished
and competitive players.
• Strong organizational, programming, and event-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building and growing a golf operation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a larger management
team.
• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on
programming and club needs.
• Strong understanding of hospitality and the expectations associated with a premium
private club environment.
• Familiarity with pickleball is helpful but not required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Director of Golf is equal parts golf professional, host, operator, retailer, and program
builder.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the floor interacting with members but can
also think strategically about the growth of Hell's Kitchen Golf Club. This person should be
comfortable helping a new golfer hit their first shots on TrackMan, discussing launch conditions
with a low-handicap player, running a tournament, developing putting programming around
PutView, managing pro shop inventory, coordinating a corporate event, and planning the next
phase of the club's golf expansion.
Compensation
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Compensation structure may include a combination of:
• Base salary
• Performance incentives
• Golf instruction revenue
• Private event and programming opportunities
• Additional benefits and club privileges
"Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus significant performance-based earning opportunities. The Director of Golf will earn up to 100% of golf instruction revenue and participate financially in the growth of golf programming, events, club fitting, merchandise sales, and other revenue-generating initiatives. The compensation structure is designed to provide substantial upside for an entrepreneurial, high-performing golf professional."
