Assistant Golf Professional

About Cape Cod National

Cape Cod National Golf Club was founded in 1998 by John R. Pfeffer and celebrated its 25th Anniversary this past summer. Mr. Pfeffer touted Cape Cod National as a traditionalgolf club from the beginning as it has the all the key elements required including: a championship golf course, signature practice facilities, a Francis Ouimet Scholarship backed caddie program, top end tournament offerings, and exceptional instructional services. At its inception, Mr. Pfeffer enlisted a New England architectural specialist, Brian Silva, to complete this championship facility on 154 acres of Cape Cod land. The result was a beautiful course that captured the mix of character between Cape Cod and inland New England while providing a challenging test for players of all skill levels.

The Club has played host to many national qualifiers including for the following tournaments: 2000 U.S. Open, 2013 U.S. Amateur, 2015 U.S. Mid-Amateur, and the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open. Additionally, the club has quickly risen through the state rankings where it currently sits at 16th in the State of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Golf Association, meanwhile, selected it to host the prestigious Tri-States Tournament in 2022, which featured top amateurs from Massachusetts (Matt Parziale, Frank Vana Jr.), Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Club and course continues to gain traction and attention as it ages and matures

About the Position

The entire team at Cape Cod National is committed to providing a top-tier experience for all members and guests who arrive on property.  We expect that any candidate applying for the position will be a significant contributor to the culture of the club and the team by exhibiting leadership capabilities, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude/energy, and a deep desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally.  Our members take extraordinary pride in our PGA professionals, and we expect that our assistants will carry themselves with a professional demeanor that appropriately represents the team.  Furthermore, they should possess a base level of experience and skill as it pertains to tournament operations, playing, teaching, and merchandising. 

Our Head Golf Professional and the senior staff are devoted to the pursuit of learning and professional development for the hired candidate.  Cape Cod National will provide an enjoyable, positive, and supportive environment that will offer you all the essential tools and skills to progress your career.   

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about the game and business of golf.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Desire to learn, be coached, and be mentored.
• Professional and service oriented.
• Ability to be part of, and contribute to, a team culture.
• Ambition to build your brand by taking initiative and developing a strong work ethic.
• Reputation for quality and attention to detail.
• Polished and professional demeanor in both manner and appearance.
• Leadership qualities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PGA Certification or Associate classification
• Golf Genius Tournament software exposure
• ClubEssentials POS experience (or the like)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-end Member and guest experience.
• Conduct tournament operations.
  • Perform work with Golf Genius Tournament Management.
  • Successfully accomplish planning, preparation, execution, and wrap up of events.
• Contribute to the golf shop merchandising operation.
  • Sell, display, promote, and merchandise inventory.
  • Assist with inventory management through monthly inventory counts, invoice entry, and following proper inventory control procedures.
• Involved in teaching and instructional programming.
  • Junior Golf Clinics
  • Ladies Graduate Program
  • Individual Instruction as requested.
• Assist in team building, training, and management.
  • Perform daily operational responsibilities.
  • Excel at clear verbal and written communications with team members.
  • Commit time to motivate and help other team members successfully and effectively satisfy their roles.
• Fulfill duties as a Starter and Ranger (specifically pace of play monitoring/regulation).
• Play golf with members and participate in member games on a regular basis.

What We Offer

Compensation Components:

• Competitive pay on an hourly basis (all overtime pays at time and a half)
• 100% of instructional income goes to the instructor.
• A substantial holiday bonus paid out at the end of the season.
• 100% of GBN and PGA Dues paid by the club.

Tangible Benefits:

• Affordable on-site housing (fully furnished and turnkey ready).
• Playing and practicing privileges.
• Comprehensive staff uniform pieces provided (between 10-15 pieces upon arrival).
• Lunch provided onsite while working.
• Staff equipment company affiliation.
• Ability to compete in chapter/section tournaments (encouraged)

Intangible Benefits:

• Unlimited access to learn from the Head Golf professional and the other professional staff regarding all aspects of the golf operation.
• Inclusion in Cape Cod University Seminar Series for staff.
• Receipt of the CCN Playbook which outlines all polices and procedures in the golf operation.
• Goals review sessions and/or PGA bookwork review (if you are in the Associates program).
• Assistance and guidance on off-season job placement.

About the Head Professional

Zack Sweet is entering his eighth season in the role of Head Golf Professional at Cape Cod National Golf Club but is approaching his twelfth total season at the Club. As a 2014 Methodist University, Zack has had the opportunity to work at many outstanding facilities and for some great mentors. His prior experiences include The Fishers Island Club, The Everglades Club, The Broadmoor, and Hidden Creek Golf Club. He was previously awarded the Cape Cod Chapter Golf Professional of the Year in 2024, currently serves as the President for the Cape Cod PGA Chapter, and sits on the New England PGA Section’s Education Committee.

Zack places a huge emphasis on both personal and professional development. Both the work culture and his staff members rank among his two highest priorities, and he places immense value on networking and mentoring. He has helped many interns and assistant professionals including converting his first Head Golf Professional, Tim Mooney, in 2021 at Wildwood Golf Club in Pittsburgh.