Instructor Division

GBN recognizes that Directors of Instruction, Academy owners and other accomplished teachers need a unique array of professional services to help them protect their careers and grow their businesses. Our Instructor Division addresses these specific needs in more ways than any other organization in golf. The primary goal is to assist instructors to maximize professional opportunities, increase job security and increase compensation. To accomplish these goals GBN has developed numerous unique concepts, documents and services and is continually looking to add more services as our members needs change.

 

	Teaching Operations Survey  Access to the results of the most comprehensive teaching operations survey in the industry. The data allows our members to make valuable comparisons between their teaching business and those at similar facilities.
	Exclusive Compensation information Access to the industry's most comprehensive compensation information. Whether you are considering a new position or negotiating a new contract, GBN will provide you with the most detailed compensation information in the industry. Most importantly, the data collected is protected by a strict confidentiality agreement.
	Contract Review Our staff has helped hundreds of golf professionals and instructors with contract negotiations and contract review. When your contract comes up for review or you consider a new job offer, our staff will review your contract with you and help you understand the key points that should be discussed and resolved with your employer.
	Exclusive Job Announcements and Job Search Assistance Exclusive access to the GBN Job Announcement Board including the ability for you to broadcast open positions on your staff exclusively to other GBN members and to apply for positions using our state-of-the-art Private Member Network which allows you to create a multi-media presentation to potential employers. GBN also provides assistance in writing resumes and cover letters to fully prepare you for today's tight job market.
	Exclusive Business Templates Member-only business templates including cutting-edge information on writing a comprehensive job description, creating an action plan for your management, building an effective website, using social media to grow your business, creating a website, marketing and branding essentials, constructing a teaching building and instructor resume writing.
	Strategic Partner Benefits and Discounts Exclusive member benefits and discounts from our sponsor corporations for key business needs including website design and hosting, teaching technologies, credit card processing and many other common golf instructor business expenses.
	Unique Education/Networking Opportunities Invitations to GBN's one-of-a-kind annual Instructor Division Summit each Fall and all GBN regional education events to be held at top facilities around the country throughout the year. These events offer members a unique chance to network with other premier teachers, gain access to industry best practices and acquire new strategies for growing your bottom line. All of our events are recorded on HD video and are available for member viewing at any time. More than 75 hours of educational seminars are currently on the website.
	Instruction Surveys by Golf Datatech GBN has developed a exclusive relationship with Golf Datatech, the industry’s top independent research company, to conduct survey’s about the state of golf instruction. Golf Datatech surveys both golf instructors and 5,000 golfers from across the country to help GBN members gain unique insights into the mindset of golfers who take lessons and those who don’t to help develop new instruction programs and promotions that attract new students and retain current students. This report is available to all GBN members.
	Unique Webinars with World-Class Experts Members have access to a variety of business and teaching topics throughout the year via GBN's member webinar series. The webinars allow up to 25 members to ask questions live during the event from any computer in the world. For members not able to participate live, the webinars are recorded and archived for viewing at any time on the members' website.
	Access to Interactive Member's Only Website Members can ask for and give advice on any subject to other members on our website's member message boards. The website also offers instant access to GBN's webinar archives, video archives, business templates, job postings and other time-sensitive information.
	Member's Only Newsletter GBN's information-filled bi-monthly member newsletter filled with money-making tips, insight into the state of the golf industry, current business strategies, new technology reviews, marketing ideas that will bring in new students, strategies for growing your bottom line, and, of course, comprehensive news on GBN member events.
	Member Assistance Program Members have access to our MAP program administered by Bensinger & Dupont to provide up to three consultations at no-charge for work-related stress, alcohol or drug problems and financial issues. These benefits are also extended to our members' immediate family. These services are provided with complete confidentiality.
	Out-placement Services GBN has developed comprehensive services to assist our members when their employment status changes.  These include resume revision and development, interview strategies, assistance in the search for a new position and networking opportunities.

Services for Teaching Assistants:
The company is committed to assisting Teaching Assistants in all stages of their careers and offers a limited number of Associate Instructor memberships to Teaching Assistants who are serious about growing their careers. GBN services for our Teaching Assistant members include:

• Resume and cover letter review and evaluation
• Interview strategy assistance
• Members-only newsletter
• Educational programs and seminars
• Assistant Professional and Teaching Assistant job announcements from our Head Pro and Instructor members
• Access to our Head Golf Professional and Instructor members

Inquire here about joining GBN's Instructor Division