Located in Bethesda, MD, the Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. Congressional has a long history of hosting Championships, including the 1964 U.S. Open, the 1976 PGA Championship, and 1997 and 2011 U.S, Opens. Congressional is proud to continue this tradition with the announcement of eight more Championships in the next sixteen years as follows :
- 2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
- 2027 KPMG Women's PGA Championship
- 2029 PGA Professional Championship
- 2031 PGA Championship 2033
- KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
- 2037 Ryder Cup
Congressional Country Club seeks a highly motivated PGA 1st Assistant to join the team. Architect Andrew Green recently transformed our Championship Blue Course.
What will be expected of you :
Professionals will be coached and mentored by the Golf Operations leadership in every area of the golf operation, fostering the core leadership skills necessary to succeed in future positions. We will work to develop a strong sense of Club Business Acumen, which will allow for expanded influence within our profession and beyond. This position reports to the Head Golf Professional. Specific areas include :
Building a successful Team and CultureTournament / Event Management for an active membership; our events are the Best of the Best.Retail, Buying, and Merchandising of an Award-Winning Golf Shop (2018 Top 10 in the World)Coordinating the Member experience; this includes every area of the operation and will involve working in every position.Outside Operations - these Team Members are critical to the Member ExperienceJuniors, Ladies and Men's Groups and Play- a big part of life at Congressional.Teaching and Coaching Golf, and the Operation of a State-of-the-Art Training FacilityPlaying golf with Members- and building equity with the MembershipExposure to the planning and execution of Major Championships (PGA of America)Attend department and club-wide leadership meetings, including golf committee meetings, to develop your leadership (and boardroom) skills for future opportunities.Navigating through challenging situations with Members and StaffGain a full understanding of communication with the membership through various platforms and on a variety of topics.In addition to golf, training, and exposure to critical areas within the Club, including :Accounting and Budgeting
Human ResourcesFood and BeverageClub GovernanceOur commitment to the Professional selected for this opportunity goes well beyond position-specific training and includes :
The full support of the Congressional team and family, including the membership and Board of Governors, as your career progresses.Working in a culture that promotes team first, growth, and creativity.Competitive Compensation and Benefits include access to on-site housing for your first year, meals, a staff program, and many other employee benefits.A creative and custom-built continuing education program.Ensuring you are connected to the larger Platinum Club community and build a network you can rely on as you grow your career.As a result of this position :
You will build relationships that last a lifetime.Gain full self-confidence in your abilities.Feels strongly about pride and belonging to the club and our team.Strengthen your weaknesses and self-awareness...and build on your strengths.Below are details of the responsibilities each Professional will be exposed to as a part of their development :
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ownership and Leadership of various projects that assist in the operation's overall success.Run large-scale events.Provide Individual LessonsLearn the Hiring / Interview / Culture fit process.Exposure to building the budget and monthly tracking of financials.Assist with Quarterly Golf Shop InventoriesParticipate in the Junior Program as an instructor.Attend all Athletic Department and Golf Committee MeetingsAttend the PGA Show with the team.Participate in various club-wide team opportunities.Involved with regular written and video communication with the membership on a variety of topics.Building your network; exposure to other leading operations and ProfessionalsWork with the F&B Team on Golf EventsLEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of our Tournament ProgramManage weekly schedule of Professional StaffAssist in all hiring and onboarding of the Golf StaffAssist in the leadership of OSS Team - Hiring, Scheduling, and Accountability for StandardsResponsible for Hard Goods BusinessProcess Bi-weekly Payroll.Participate in the budgeting process - Build out the OSS Payroll TemplateIntro to tracking key budget metrics.Mentor to all intern students.Oversight of the Club's Handicap System - Working with Members on the Handicap CommitteeWork with the Golf Shop Manager to deliver communication to the Membership.Participate / Provide reports and Updates in the Golf Committee MeetingsAttend Club Leadership Meetings, Golf Committee MeetingsWork as a Mentor for the Junior Program ProfessionalAssist with all employee-related actionTravel to Top Clubs to shadow other operationsThe beginning process of mock interviews and preparation for the next opportunityBenefits :
This is a full-time position.Complimentary mealsHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance (Available for Full and Part-Time Team Members)Employee Discounts Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel / ItemsStaff ProgramContinued development allowanceCCC is an EOE
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
