Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. With 35 locations open and more than 50 in the pipeline worldwide, the brand is expanding its reach while remaining rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and community connection.

At Five Iron Golf, we’re redefining the golf experience through innovative technology, hospitality-inspired environments, and inclusive community-building. Our mission is to make golf accessible, fun, and welcoming to all—especially the next generation. Our Junior Golf Program embodies that mission, offering high-quality, engaging, and growth-focused experiences for young golfers.

As the Director of Junior Clinics & Programs, you’ll lead the vision, strategy, and execution of all Junior Golf offerings—from clinics and school team programming to tournaments and merchandise. You’ll drive revenue, spearhead growth initiatives, and craft the blueprint for scalable success across both Five Iron locations and future franchises.

• Program Strategy & Delivery
  • Design, launch, and scale junior clinics and age-specific skill tracks.
  • Manage execution across all locations, ensuring quality and consistent delivery.
  • Standardize safety and regulatory protocols, coaching curriculum, and equipment kits.
  • Develop additional products and programs for junior camps, junior membership programs and junior apparel line
    
• Revenue & Growth Performance
  • Achieve junior membership revenue targets and school team revenue goals
  • Launch junior apparel and swag line
  • Drive more revenue (e.g. camps, academies, fitting services) to build sustainable growth flywheels.
    
• External Relations & Partnerships
  • Secure agreements with school athletic directors to position Five Iron as their go-to practice partner.
  • Collaborate with Events and Partnerships teams to integrate clinics with birthday parties, youth tournaments, and corporate activations.
  • Support franchise development via turnkey junior program kits (curriculum, marketing, equipment).
    
• Team Development & Leadership
  • Build and mentor a team of world class junior coaches—ensuring 100% compliance training completion and certification (TrackMan, safety, curriculum familiarization).
  • Develop a tiered certification and career progression path for coaching staff.
    
• Strategic Operations & Performance
  • Utilize CRM tools and dashboards to monitor KPIs (lead conversion, enrollment rates, retention, revenue).
  • Contribute to franchise-ready playbooks for program delivery and school outreach.
  • Uphold operational excellence: class setup/teardown playbooks, coach guides, and marketing assets.
    

• Deliver profitable sessions with strong enrollment .
• Exceed funnel goals.
• Maintain 90%+ class fill and 20%+ units sold of junior club sets (via discounted offering).
• Establish efficient workflows, consistent coach training, and a reusable, franchise-ready blueprint for expansion.
  

• 5+ years in youth sports programming or golf education leadership—golf-specific experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record in launching strategic programs and meeting aggressive targets in dynamic, growth-oriented organizations.
• Operational fluency with CRM systems, KPI dashboards, and curriculum deployment.
• Stellar communicator and partner—adept at building relationships internally and across schools, events, and teams.
• Deep passion for golf and youth development, with a strong orientation toward performance metrics and profitability.
• Bachelor’s in Sports Management, Business, Education, or related field. Master’s a plus.
  

This is a high-impact leadership position charged with molding the earliest brand advocates for Five Iron Golf. You’ll set the standard for youth experiences, create scalable operational systems, and help move the brand deeper into communities—while growing both revenue and long-term engagement.

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, rewards)
• Coaching certifications (TrackMan, Callaway, safety, curriculum workshops)
• Ongoing professional development and unlimited Five Iron play perks
• Opportunity to build a legacy program and shape franchise expansion

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