Assistant Coach / Apprentice Golf Professional

PGA Canada - Ottawa; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-facility golf coaching center in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Coach/Apprentice Golf Professional. This role offers the chance to learn directly from established coaches and expands programs while developing personal coaching skills. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong time management, and a passion for client development. Compensation is flexible, based on hours taught and performance. Interested applicants can apply via email with their coaching background and motivations.

Qualifications

• Not yet a PGA of Canada member, but planning to join.
• Self-starters are preferred.
• Someone who wants more than just coaching hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to the head coach for coaching and projects.
• Coaching existing programs at various locations.
• Developing new programs at Clayton Hills & The Backyard.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong time management

Punctuality

Professionalism

Comfortable on camera

Education

Aspiring or early-career golf professionals (PGM Student)

Job description

Assistant Coach/Apprentice Golf Professional: Clayton Hills Par 3 & The Backyard Golf Company

The BackYard Golf and Clayton Hills Golf Course operate together as a family-friendly golf destination in Cloverdale, Surrey. From a relaxed practice area to a scenic 9-hole par 3 course, we offer a fun, welcoming space for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Location: The Backyard Golf Company
Posted 2026-02-05
Deadline 2026-02-28

Job Summary: This is a rare opportunity for an aspiring or developing golf professional who wants to learn firsthand how to build, grow, and scale a modern coaching business. You will work closely with Matt Palsenbarg, a full-time golf coach who has built successful junior, adult, ladies, and beginner programs across multiple facilities. With rapid growth planned for 2026, Matt is looking for the right person to help expand programs, develop new initiatives, and grow both their own coaching career and brand alongside his. Our first season at Clayton Hills Par 3 and The Backyard Golf Company launched in 2025, focused on building the foundation. Now, we’re expanding—and this role is key to making that happen.

Responsibilities

• 30% – Direct support to Matt Palsenbarg (coaching, operations, projects)
• 30% – Coaching existing programs (LABSters, Backyard, Clayton Hills)
• 15% – Developing new programs at Clayton Hills & The Backyard
• 15% – Expanding new off-site programs and projects
• 10% – Content creation, branding, and business development
• (This is a dynamic, year-round role—responsibilities shift by season.)

Qualifications

• Aspiring or early-career golf professionals (PGM Student)
• Not yet a PGA of Canada member, but planning to join
• Entrepreneurial mindset—self-starters only
• Someone who wants more than “just coaching hours”
• Comfortable on camera or willing to learn
• Strong time management, punctuality, and professionalism
• Values both client acquisition and retention

Compensation

• Part-time to Full-time | Hourly + Salary + Commission + Project-Based
• Part Time Role – $10,000 - $30,000, depending on hours taught
• Full Time Role – $55,000 - $80,000+, based on full time salary, commission, and bonus

Your earning potential is directly tied to:

• The projects you take on
• Programs you help grow
• Clients you retain and develop

PGA of Canada Specialization Teaching PGA of Canada Specialization Coaching Course Website https://thebackyardgolf.ca/

Employment Duration: Part-time, Full-time Opportunity

Contact Information

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to learn, coach, build, and grow, while working closely with an established coach and team — this could be the perfect fit.

Apply with a brief introduction, coaching background, and why this role interests you.

[e-mail]
cell 604-773-7589 or just give a call or text and we can meet up to discuss.