Teaching Professional: Tour Development Academy (TDA)

Tour Development Academy (TDA) is seeking a motivated teaching professional to join our team in Richmond, British Columbia.

We're looking for a golf instructor/coach who is passionate about coaching, eager to grow and wants to build a successful teaching business at TDA.

Located at Savage Creek Driving Range & Golf Course, TDA benefits from a high-traffic practice facility that attracts a steady flow of golfers year-round. Combined with our professional coaching environment, this provides an excellent opportunity for instructors looking to grow their teaching business.

Location Savage Creek Golf Course & Driving Range Posted 2026-11-02 Deadline 2026-12-11 Job Summary

TDA provides professional teaching facilities, advanced technology and an established academy brand to help instructors deliver exceptional lessons and grow their businesses.

This is a full-time coaching opportunity with a target start date of January 2027. We are flexible on timing for the right individual. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with TDA's existing coaching team while developing and maintaining their own student base.

Our facilities and resources include:

• Two premium indoor/outdoor Academy teaching bays
• Access to two additional outdoor teaching bays, primarily used for overflow coaching and group lessons
• TrackMan 4 launch monitors and simulators
• SwingCatalyst video analysis and high-speed cameras
• Lessons taught onto the outdoor driving range for much of the year, transitioning to indoor TrackMan simulators during colder months
• Professional online booking and scheduling
• Outdoor short-game practice areas
• Golf course access for on-course instruction
• Opportunities to develop specialized coaching programs, group classes and corporate golf events

Our coaches benefit from working alongside experienced teaching professionals in an environment that encourages continued learning, collaboration and professional development. Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality private and group golf instruction tailored to each student's skill level and goals.
• Demonstrate strong coaching knowledge across full swing, short game and course management, developing effective improvement plans for students.
• Actively build and retain an individual student base through excellent coaching, strong relationships and consistent follow-up.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while bringing enthusiasm, positive energy and a collaborative attitude to the Academy.
• Effectively utilize TDA's coaching technology and facilities while contributing to programs, clinics and Academy events.

Qualifications

• PGA of Canada membership in good standing, Apprentice or Class "A"
• Previous golf instruction experience with a demonstrated ability to help students improve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to attracting new students, building relationships and growing a coaching business
• Professionalism, reliability and a commitment to delivering outstanding student experiences
• A willingness to contribute to the continued growth and success of TDA

Compensation

Estimated Annual Earnings: $80,000-$110,000+ CAD (after Academy fees).

This range reflects earnings at different stages of building a coaching business at TDA, from instructors developing their student base to established coaches earning six figures annually. Actual earnings vary based on experience and individual effort. Full compensation details will be shared with potential candidates.

Two of TDA's full-time coaches each reached over $100,000 in annual earnings by their second year at the Academy, after Academy fees had been deducted. What makes this particularly impressive is that neither coach arrived with an established student base. Both built their clientele largely from scratch, demonstrating the earning potential available to motivated instructors. Individual earnings vary based on experience and effort.

PGA of Canada Specialization Teaching PGA of Canada Specialization Coaching Course Website https://www.tdagolf.ca/ Employment Duration This is a full-time coaching opportunity with a target start date of January 2027. We are flexible on timing for the right individual. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with TDA's existing coaching team while developing and maintaining their own student base. Contact Information

Interested applicants are invited to submit their résumé along with a brief introduction outlining their teaching experience, current coaching background and interest in joining TDA.

Contact:

Nathan Leonhardt

Owner & Head Teaching Professional

Tour Development Academy

Nathan@tdagolf.ca

Applications will be considered as they are received. All inquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.