Maintains a high degree of expertise in golf; attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness; decides on strategies in consultation with coaches; assesses other competitors and conditions at venues; competes in golfing events; adheres to the rules and regulations associated with golf; undertakes sports promotional activities and television appearances.

• Employees work outside on golf courses and hitting ranges, may work inside in gyms and other indoor training facilities and pro-shops.
• Works outside in all weather conditions.
• Indoor work areas are generally adequately heated and ventilated.

• Light to medium physical demand.
• Employees frequently stand or move about the work area to develop, maintain and enhance their skills in golf.
• Employees may sit when working on strategies and analysing past performances.
• Stretching or reaching is likely to be required frequently when playing and when warming up and down before a round or practice.
• Squatting or crouching is likely to be occasional when playing and inspecting the angle for a shot.
• Contact with water and/or skin irritants is not a significant requirement of this role.
• Twisting of the body or neck is required frequently because of the requirement to swing a golf club.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is frequently necessary when carrying clubs.
• Bending is likely to be required frequently to facilitate lifting up golf balls.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be frequent because of the requirement to go through the motions of hitting a golf ball.
• Use of hand-held objects includes tees and clubs and pitching mark repairers.
• Mental skills necessary include understanding of the rules and regulations of golf, biomechanics, planning, communication and organisational skills.

• A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.
• Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.