01/07/10

Scottish Golf is seeking a talented PGA coach to work as part of our highly successful Academy Programme in the Tayside and Fife area supporting the development of young golfers aged between 13 and 18.

Based at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy in St Andrews the post holder will be responsible for:

* A minimum of 60 hours of coaching in the Academy year (October to October)
* Involvement in the annual talent selection process for new Academy intake
* Participation in Academy development/coaches meetings

Candidates must be PGA qualified, highly proficient in video analysis and have knowledge of launch monitor and statistics packages.  Experience of working with and developing young talented players and the ability to work as part of a team delivering a pre arranged package and resource material using your own coaching style/technique is essential. A willingness to attend continued professional development courses as part of personal growth is advantageous.

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Applications, CV with accompanying covering letter and details of current remuneration should be sent via e-mail to Ruth Hughes at r.hughes@scottishgolf.org. The closing date for applications is Friday 16 July 2010 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday, 27 July. The SGU and SLGA are equal opportunities employers committed to equity.

Scottish Golf is a collective term for the SGU and SLGA, the governing bodies for golf in Scotland.