Career Services

Monte Koch, PGA

Career Services Consultant

PGA of America Career Services has consultants across the country to serve your needs whether you are a PGA of America Golf Professional seeking a new role in the industry or if you are an employer looking to fill a current opening at your facility. Please reach out to Monte Koch, PGA for all career service needs.

PGA of America
PGA Career Services

  • Certified Career Coach & Career Consultant
  • Certified Business Coach Certified Interview Coach
  • Certified Predictive Index Practitioner​

Career Planning for PGA Members and Associates

  • ExecuSearch
  • Resume Writing and Cover Letter Review
  • Interview Preparation and Strategy
  • Networking and Relationships
  • Compensation Data
  • Negotiation/Contract Review or Renewal
  • Communicating Your Value
  • Skill Gap Analysis and Goal-Setting
  • Search Support, Enhanced Job Descriptions, and Job Postings

Contact:

Monte Koch, PGA Certified Professional, CIC, CCC, CBC
​[email protected] | 206.335.5260

Based in South King County, WA
Book an appointment on Monte’s Calendar


ExecuSearch

At ExecuSearch, our mission is to forge lifelong partnerships with the golf and hospitality industry’s premier employers, serving as your section’s most trusted resource for executive talent. No matter your management needs, we possess the network, expertise, and professionalism required to identify leaders who will seamlessly elevate your operations. From General Managers and Directors of Golf to Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage managers, we offer fully customizable hiring solutions tailored to your facility’s unique goals.

What sets ExecuSearch apart is our direct connection to the unmatched footprint and resources of the PGA of America. Supported locally and nationally by a dedicated team of over 25 expert Career Consultants, we blend deep industry insight with an exceptional recruitment approach. We don’t just fill vacancies—we foster lasting, impactful connections between world-class organizations and the exceptional professionals equipped to lead them.


PGA of America Job Board

For positions of all levels, the PGA of America offers the PGA Job Board. This platform notifies PGA of America Golf Professionals about employment opportunities that meet their employment preferences and qualifications. Examples of the types of positions found through PGA Job Board include Head Professional, Director of Golf, General Manager, etc.

Resources

Career Services Links
  • The Advantage Series X: The Unflappable Under Pressure Advantage
    If you’ve interacted with me at some point in the 14+ years I’ve been working with PGA professionals in the beautiful PNWPGA, you may have heard me talk about the skill or aptitude for a professional being “unflappable.” A little context first: Unflappability is Not a Talent, It’s a Learned Skillset. Let me share a story that really sets this up from @realtalk.grandpa. I strongly believe it applies to being a successful PGA lead professional, general manager or someone who would like to be in one of those roles in the future. “1981. Interest rates went to 18% and my … Read more

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Wage and Hour Assistance

The PGA retains a consultant to assist you with questions concerning Wage and Hour issues and is available at no charge. Please contact consultant Gerald Stefanik: (570) 874-0309.

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