Congressional Country Club is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to join the team. The 2023 season will be yet another exciting season here at Congressional. We recently hosted the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA championship on the newly renovated Blue Course. This unique opportunity will allow firsthand experience of maintaining a brand new golf course at one of the most storied clubs in the country.
Located in Bethesda, MD, Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. Congressional has a long-storied history of hosting Championships. In the last 15 years alone, Congressional has hosted the U.S. Open Championship in 2011 followed by two Quicken Loans National Tournaments (2014 & 2016). Congressional most recently hosted the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Congressional is proud to continue this history in agreement with the PGA of America in hosting seven more Championships in the next fifteen years as follows:
2024 Junior PGA Championship 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
Job Description: Assistants will be involved in the daily maintenance of two golf courses, Blue and Gold, and will work closely with the Superintendents and the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds. Assistants will manage and perform fertilizer/pesticide calibration as well as proper application practices. Daily jobs will include but not limited to course setup, irrigation repair, disease identification, and water management on USGA and pushup greens. Assistants will also be responsible for the management of a 50+ member team.
Ideal Candidates will possess the following attributes:
- Degree from an accredited 2 or 4-year college turf program, accepting both winter and spring graduates
- Ability to work independently to carry out written and verbal instructions
- Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and clubhouse grounds
- Good organizational and prioritization skills
- Well versed in Microsoft Office
- Possess a pesticide and fertilizer license/ability to obtain both within 90 days
- Highly motivated and positive team attitude
Benefits:
- Local and national association dues
- Complimentary meals
- Onsite Housing
- Employee Discounts: Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
- 401k eligible after 1 year with match
- Company insurance health/dental
- Salary of $60,000, commensurate with experience
Contact: Please email resume to
Peter Wendt CGCS, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: pwendt@ccclub.org
Andrew Crawford, Blue Course Superintendent: acrawford@ccclub.org
Ryan Higgins, Gold Course Superintendent: ryan@ccclub.org
