First Assistant Golf Professional

The First Assistant Professional will serve as a main point of contact for our operation's Membership and Professional Staff. This role will actively develop our current staff by overseeing our day-to-day operations and tournament operations, and it will play a significant role in our teaching and fitting program. The successful candidate will also receive experience in managing, planning, and budgeting for a golf operation that exceeds $1 million in annual revenues. This role is designed to help a person learn the necessary skills while gaining the experience needed to be successful in a Head Professional or Director of Golf role!

Direct Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, preparation, & execution of leagues and tournaments
• Assist with Hiring of Seasonal Staff and Golf ServicesTeam
• Build and Execute staff training programs
• Involved with the annual budgeting process
• Ensure the member experience remains at a high level in the absence of the Head Professional
• Provide first-class teaching and coaching programs
• Enjoy golf with members regularly
• Serve as a Golf Ambassador around the club and within the community for Monroe Golf Club

Golf Operations Mission

The mission of the Monroe Golf Professional Staff is to provide our members and guests with a uniquely personalized golf experience that consistently exceeds expectations by offering a memorable experience daily. We will use the core values outlined below to ensure we deliver a first-class tournament experience, a boutique retail experience, and instructional and fitting programs that engage the entire membership by attending to the smallest details.

Staff Values

•Integrity – Always do the right thing, no matter how difficult.

•Family-Oriented Culture – We will operate as a tight-knit team to create an environment where the entire Monroe Family feels comfortable and enjoys.

•Passionate – We will go above and beyond to share our passion for the game and provide elite service levels while ensuring all members and guests enjoy the “Monroe Experience.”

•Growth Mindset – We will strive to improve daily by focusing on our team goals while ensuring every staff member is dedicated to reaching their individual goals. •Balance – Our team strives daily to maintain a balanced atmosphere, allowing staff to provide our membership a first-class experience while working a five-day workweek.

Key Attributes for Staff

• Outgoing and friendly personality

• Genuinely cares for others

• Dedicated to sharing their passion for the game of golf

• Focused on continuous improvement and positive work ethic

• Can-do attitude with an open mind

Our Team

Joe Merlin - PGA Head Professional (6th year)

• Inverness Club (OH), Wannamoisett CC (RI), Metedeconk National GC (NJ), Pittsburgh Field Club (PA), Loxahatchee Club (FL)
• 2017 New England PGA - Assistant Professional of the Year - RI Chapter
• US Kids Certified Coach, Eyeline Golf 4PE Certified, Positive Coaching Alliance Member
• Career Coach and Mentor for the California University of PA PGM Program

Kristen Bromley – Assistant Golf Professional (2nd Year)

• One year of private industry experience 
• Served as Assistant Executive Director for the First Tee for 5 years before transitioning to Private Club Industry
• Bachelor's from Siena College, Masters from Ulster College

Jake Costa – Assistant Golf Professional (3rd Year)

• Fisher Island Club (FL)
• Nazareth University

Ryan McNamara – Assistant Golf Professional (4th Year)

• Fisher Island Club (FL)
• St. John Fisher College

Jack Miller– Assistant Golf Professional (1st Year)

• Turtle Creek CC(FL), Skaneateles CC (NY), Clifton Spring CC (NY)
• Alfred State College Graduate

Aidan Bushey – Assistant Golf Professional (1st Year)

• Lost Tree Club (FL), Hannastown CC(PA)
• Pennwest University - California Graduate

Ben Rolewicz - Assistant Golf Professional (1st Year)

• West Bay Club (FL), Lakeside CC (NY)
• Cornell University Graduate

Staff Career Advancement

• Dan Steinsdoerfer – Head Professional – Bellevue Country Club (NY)
• Abby Morrison - Head Professional - Blue Heron Hills (NY)
• Garrett Hoyt - Lead Assistant - John's Island Club (FL)
• Christian Hoecker, Assistant Professional - Essex County Club (MA)
• Eric Wilson, First Assistant Professional - Brookfield CC (NY)
• Andrew Farrell, Year-Round Assistant Professional - Fiddlesticks CC (FL)
• Dominick Rello, Year-Round Assistant Professional – Hobe Sound GC (FL)
• Kyle Hlywa – Full Time Instructor – 5 Iron Golf (IL)
• Hunter Burri - Assistant Professional - Cobblestone Creek Club (NY)
• Nash Seaman - Assistant Professional - Emerald Dunes Club (FL)/Wade Hampton (NC)
• Augie Howland, Caddie Master - Oak Hill CC (NY) 

For more information, visit the following site: https://sites.google.com/pga.com/monroe-gc-senior-assistant/monroe-golf-club