PGA 1st Assistant

Congressional Country Club – Bethesda, MD

Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. With a rich history of hosting major Championships-including the 1964 U.S. Open, the 1976 PGA Championship, and the 1997 and 2011 U.S. Opens-Congressional proudly continues this tradition with additional Championships in the upcoming years, including:

• 2027 – KPMG Women's PGA Championship
• 2029 – PGA Professional Championship
• 2031 – PGA Championship
• 2033 – KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
• 2037 – Ryder Cup

Following architect Andrew Green's transformation of our Championship Blue Course, Congressional is seeking a highly motivated PGA 1st Assistant Golf Professional to join our world-class team.

What to Expect

As a PGA 1st Assistant, you will be coached and mentored by Golf Operations leadership in all aspects of the golf operation, building the core leadership skills necessary for future success. This role reports directly to the Head Golf Professional.

Key focus areas include:

• Building a successful team and culture.
• Tournament/Event management for one of the most active and prestigious memberships in the country.
• Retail buying and merchandising in our award-winning Golf Shop (Top 10 in the World, 2018).
• Coordinating and enhancing the member experience across all areas of operations.
• Oversight of outside operations, a critical part of member engagement.
• Supporting Juniors, Ladies, and Men's Groups and Play.
• Teaching and coaching in our state-of-the-art training facility.
• Playing golf with members and building lasting relationships.
• Exposure to major championship planning and execution (PGA of America).
• Developing leadership and boardroom skills through participation in the golf committee and club-wide meetings.

Development Commitment

We invest in you as much as you invest in us. Our commitment includes:

• Full support from the Congressional team, membership, and Board of Governors as your career progresses.
• A culture built on team first, growth, and creativity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including on-site housing (first year), meals, staff program, and more.
• A custom-built continuing education program.
• Opportunities to build your network across the Platinum Club community.

Responsibilities

Operational

• Lead and own projects contributing to overall success.
• Manage and run large-scale tournaments and events.
• Provide individual lessons and junior program instruction.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and culture-fit processes.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and quarterly inventory.
• Communicate with membership via written and video platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with Food & Beverage on golf events.
• Attend the PGA Show, club leadership meetings, and golf committee sessions.

Leadership

• Oversight of the tournament program and weekly professional staff schedules.
• Assist with staff hiring, training, and payroll (including OSS team).
• Manage the hard goods business in the golf shop.
• Mentor interns and junior program professionals.
• Oversee the Club Handicap System in collaboration with the Handicap Committee.
• Deliver communication updates in Golf Committee Meetings.
• Participate in mock interviews and career preparation opportunities.
• Travel to top clubs to shadow and learn best practices.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Complimentary meals.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to full- and part-time team members).
• Employee discounts (golf, tennis, fitness apparel/items).
• Staff program and continued development allowance.
• Access to career-long mentorship and growth opportunities.

Congressional Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000