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Birmingham, AL
Player Development Professional
ABOUT MOUNTAIN BROOK CLUB
ABOUT MOUNTAIN BROOK CLUB
Birmingham, AL | Mountain Brook Club is a distinguished private club located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, established in 1929. The Club is a prestigious destination known for its rich history, beautiful grounds, and a comprehensive array of world-class amenities, all delivered with an emphasis on a high-touch "club culture" and anticipatory hospitality.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse, fashioned in a stately Colonial Revival style, was originally built in 1929 and serves as the central gathering place for members and their guests.
The building recently underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2022, ensuring a modern, luxurious environment.
It features multiple fine dining options, a comfortable lounge, enhanced outdoor dining spaces, administrative offices, and grand banquet facilities, including a ballroom often used for special events.
Golf
The centerpiece of the Club is its 18-hole championship golf course.
Originally designed by renowned architect Donald Ross, the course has been meticulously maintained.
The course is characterized by lush Bermuda fairways and challenging Bent grass greens.
The facility includes a superb practice area with a driving range, putting green, short game area, and a Learning Center with two covered bays.
Athletics and Recreation
The Club offers extensive athletic and recreational facilities to cater to the diverse needs of its membership:
Tennis: A large tennis facility features ten immaculately maintained HydroCourt clay playing surfaces, in addition to one hard court.
Pickleball: The Club has four new world-class pickleball courts.
Fitness: A 14,000 square-foot fitness center is complete with a weight room, dedicated areas for group classes, massage services, and full-service locker rooms.
Pool: A modern Pool complex includes the pool itself, dedicated locker rooms, and a snack bar.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member-Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 14,500
Number of Carts: 50
Members: 880
Primary Golf Season: March-November
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 20 golf staff total
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Player Development Professional
Reports to: Director of Golf and works collaboratively with the Assistant Professionals and golf operations team
Supervises: Range and practice-facility staff
Position Description: The Player Development Professional plays a central role in delivering exceptional instruction, supporting golf operations, and fostering a collaborative, service-driven culture at Mountain Brook Club. This position focuses on maximizing teaching availability, elevating member and coworker experiences, and contributing meaningfully to all areas of the golf operation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintain maximum availability for members and junior instruction.
Teach in all club camps, clinics, schools, and instructional programs.
Provide daily lessons to members and junior golfers.
Enthusiastically assist in all club tournaments and competitive events.
Assist in any areas of golf operations when helpful or needed by golf staff.
Open the golf shop each Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Support Assistant Professionals with PGA Jr. League teams.
Participate in club demo and fitting days.
Conduct professional club fittings for members.
Responsible for daily care, cleanliness, and organization of Learning Center, short game area, and range.
Key Traits & Competencies
A caring, respectful teammate committed to supporting all staff.
Strong collaborator who values shared success over individual credit.
Build positive, trusting relationships with coworkers across the operation.
Easygoing, approachable, and able to work well with a wide range of personalities.
Willing to share the teaching load and actively promote fellow staff professionals.
Deep respect for every part of the golf operation and its team members.
Seeks unity and cohesion within the golf staff, avoiding silos between teaching and operations.
Engages warmly and professionally with members and employees. Proactively looks for opportunities to help others and create “Wow” moments throughout the club.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
PGA or LPGA Class A member, or an apprentice currently in the program.
Teaching experience at a club or academy setting.
Strong knowledge of golf instruction techniques and player development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Expectation to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and late afternoons.
Passion for mentoring junior golfers and fostering a positive learning environment.
Experience with club fitting and golf technology (TrackMan).
Highly skilled, enthusiastic player who places high value on this.
Desire to represent themselves and MBC in Alabama/NW Florida PGA events and tournaments.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Salary range $30,000-$40,000, depending on PGA or LPGA Class A certification or PGM schooling status level.
Current lesson rate is $100/hour and $75/half hour
Lesson revenue is split 80% to teacher, 20% to the club
Club clinic revenue is split 90% to teacher, 10% to the club
401-k after 1 year
1 week vacation after 1 year; 2 weeks vacation after 2 years
Health and dental insurance
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is March 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Mountain Brook Club, Player Development Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Jeff Jordan | PGA Director of Golf | Mountain Brook Club
Kevin Walls PGA, Doug Wert, PGA and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: kwalls@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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