SwingMatch offers instructors a unique and flexible feature called Sequential Lesson Bookings. This feature allows instructors to efficiently manage their availability and control the order in which time slots are booked. Here’s a detailed explanation of how this works and how you can use it to maximize your scheduling efficiency.
What Is Sequential Lesson Booking?
Cascading or sequential booking means you can determine how your available lesson slots are displayed and booked by golfers. Instead of advertising all your time slots equally, you have the power to prioritize the order in which they are booked. This helps you:
Reduce downtime between lessons.
Make your day more efficient.
Customize your schedule to suit your teaching style and availability.
How Does It Work?
When setting up your availability in SwingMatch, you can decide how your open time slots will appear to golfers. You’ll choose one of the following three options:
1. Advertise All Times
All available time slots for the day are displayed to potential students at once.
Golfers can book any time slot that fits their preference.
Best for instructors who want maximum flexibility for their students or don’t mind gaps between lessons.
2. Advertise Earliest First
Only the earliest available time slot is shown to golfers at first.
Once the earliest slot is booked, the next available slot (chronologically) becomes visible for booking.
Ideal for instructors who want to coach after their morning shift or keep their lessons closer together to minimize idle time.
3. Advertise Latest First
Only the latest available time slot is shown to golfers at first.
Once the latest slot is booked, the next available slot (in reverse chronological order) becomes visible for booking.
Perfect for instructors who want to coach before their afternoon shift or save morning slots for personal commitments.
Example Scenarios
Let’s say you’ve set your availability from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (60 minute duration):
Advertise All Times: A golfer could book any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, e.g., 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
Advertise Earliest First: Only 9:00 AM is visible until it’s booked. Once booked, 10:00 AM becomes the next available option, and so on.
Advertise Latest First: Only 1:00 PM is visible until it’s booked. Once booked, 12:00 PM becomes available, and so on.
Why Use This Feature?
This feature is designed to give you full control over how your schedule fills up, making your workday more predictable and productive. Here are some key benefits:
Minimized Downtime: Grouping lessons together reduces idle time and maximizes your teaching hours.
Tailored Flexibility: Adjust your schedule strategy to match your teaching style, personal preferences, or peak booking times.
Enhanced Professionalism: Offering structured and well-organized availability gives golfers confidence in booking with you.
How to Set It Up
Log in to your SwingMatch instructor account.
Navigate to your Lesson Schedule.
Set your available time slots for the day.
Select your desired sequential option:
Advertise All Times
Advertise Earliest First
Advertise Latest First
Save your availability.
Your new booking rules will immediately take effect, and golfers will see your availability according to your chosen display method.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I change the sequential method after setting it up?
A: Yes! You can update your sequential preference anytime in your availability settings.
Q: Can I apply different sequential methods on different days?
A: Absolutely. You can customize your sequential preferences for each day of the week to match your schedule.
Sequential lesson bookings are here to simplify your scheduling process, save you time, and help you focus on what you do best—teaching golf! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team.