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Summary: This Golf Lesson Delivery Standard Operating Procedure provides a consistent, professional framework for planning, conducting and reviewing golf lessons across your facility. It helps coaches deliver a high‑quality student experience every time, while aligning with Australian WHS expectations, safeguarding your brand and supporting sustainable business growth.

This Golf Lesson Delivery Standard Operating Procedure sets out a clear, repeatable method for delivering golf lessons in a way that is professional, safe and commercially effective. From first contact and student assessment through to on‑course coaching and post‑lesson follow‑up, it defines how lessons should be structured, documented and evaluated. The SOP is designed specifically for Australian golf clubs, driving ranges and academies, taking into account local WHS obligations, privacy considerations and customer service expectations.

Without a documented process, lesson quality can vary widely between coaches, new staff can struggle to meet expectations, and critical details such as student goals, limitations, or medical considerations may be missed. This SOP solves those problems by standardising the entire lesson lifecycle: booking and pre‑screening, warm‑up and safety briefing, technical instruction, use of training aids and technology, supervision of practice, and clear wrap‑up with agreed next steps. It supports better learning outcomes for players, reduces operational risk for facilities, and creates a consistent, premium experience that encourages repeat bookings and referrals.

The document also integrates practical WHS considerations relevant to golf coaching environments, including safe set‑up of practice areas, managing ball flight and swing zones, and responding appropriately to minor incidents or environmental conditions such as heat and lightning. By embedding these elements into everyday lesson delivery, facilities can demonstrate due diligence under Australian WHS law while keeping the primary focus on coaching quality and client satisfaction.

Key Benefits

• Standardise lesson structure and delivery across all coaches to ensure a consistently high client experience.
• Streamline onboarding and training of new golf professionals with a clear, step‑by‑step lesson framework.
• Enhance student outcomes by embedding goal setting, progress tracking and tailored practice plans into every lesson.
• Reduce operational and WHS risk by integrating safety checks, area set‑up requirements and incident response steps into routine coaching.
• Strengthen your brand and revenue by delivering a professional, repeatable service that encourages re‑bookings and referrals.

Who is this for?

• Head Golf Professionals
• Golf Teaching Professionals
• Assistant Golf Professionals
• Golf Academy Managers
• Driving Range Managers
• Club Operations Managers
• Junior Program Coordinators
• High Performance Program Coaches
• WHS Coordinators in Sports Facilities
• Sports Club General Managers

Included Sections

• 1.0 Purpose and Scope
• 2.0 Definitions and Key Terms
• 3.0 Roles and Responsibilities (Coaches, Academy Manager, Administration, WHS Representative)
• 4.0 Pre‑Lesson Processes (Enquiries, Bookings, Consent and Pre‑Screening)
• 5.0 Student Assessment and Goal Setting
• 6.0 Lesson Preparation (Area Set‑up, Equipment, Technology and Documentation)
• 7.0 Lesson Delivery – Step‑by‑Step Procedure
• 8.0 Safety and WHS Considerations in Lesson Delivery
• 9.0 Use of Training Aids, Carts, Video and Launch Monitor Technology
• 10.0 Working with Juniors and Vulnerable Persons (Safeguarding Considerations)
• 11.0 Managing Environmental Conditions (Heat, Lightning, Wet Weather, Poor Air Quality)
• 12.0 Incident, Near Miss and Complaint Management During Lessons
• 13.0 Post‑Lesson Wrap‑Up, Reporting and Follow‑Up Communication
• 14.0 Recordkeeping, Data Privacy and Confidentiality
• 15.0 Quality Assurance, Lesson Reviews and Continuous Improvement
• 16.0 Training, Competency and Supervision of Coaching Staff
• 17.0 Document Control and Review

Legislation & References

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and equivalent state and territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and state/territory equivalents
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
• AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) – in relation to handling client personal and health information