Lead Associate Golf Professional

Established in 1896, Taconic Golf Club is a semi-private golf club located in the quant Berkshire town of Williamstown, Massachusetts.  For 128 years Taconic Golf Club has operated on the property of Williams College who owns the land Taconic sits on.  Taconic is ranked #2 in the US for College owned courses. 

Taconic is an 18-Hole facility and has 820 members (280 resident members) with an average of 24,000 rounds per season.  Taconic has an extensive member tournament schedule, an active women’s program and a well-established junior program.  The facilities include a 12,000 square foot clubhouse, locker facilities, Golf Shop and inside and outside dining area.

The golf operation is currently looking for an Player Development/Assistant Golf Professional.  This is a 7-month position, April to November, with a start date of April 1st and a end date of November 9th but is flexible based on winter employment.  Typical work week is between 40 – 45 hours.

This position will have a major focus on player development, tournament operations, junior golf program and overall general instruction.  We are looking for a candidate with a strong desire to become a Head Golf Professional.  The operation is a great learning and mentoring environment that has seen 5 assistants move onto Head Professional, Head Coach or Lead Assistant roles.  Can help candidates with winter employment if applicable.

PGA/LPGA Class A Member or Associate with prior experience.  Candidates should have strong computer skills and knowledge using tournament software programs, Golf Genius, GHIN, P.O.S. systems, coaching software and TrackMan.  Applicants should have teaching and club fitting knowledge and experience with junior golf programs.  Excellent customer service and an outgoing personality is a must.

Provide excellent customer service to an active membership.  Assist in the management of a busy tournament program that includes members events, weekly ladies’ day, outside events and Williams College tournaments.  Continue to develop an already thriving Junior Golf Program, provide instruction to golfers in the form of individual lessons and clinics.  Assist with special event purchasing, receiving inventory and inventory control.  Manage day-to-day golf shop operation, which includes a club repair business.  Improve the overall golfing experience by accompanying members and guest on the golf course.  Last but not least, assist with the Williams College Men’s Golf Team as needed.

5 Paid Vacation Days

3 Paid Sick Days

PGA Dues Paid by Head Professional

Tournament Stipend 

Peter Millar Staff Uniforms

Mass Unemployment Benefits

Staff Contract

Playing & Guest Privileges

Tournament Stipend