Caddie Program Manager | Weequahic & Francis Byrne Golf Courses

Western Golf Association/ Evans Scholars Foundation
Non-Profit
Newark, NJ - On-site
Western Golf Association/ Evans Scholars Foundation website
March 18, 2026

Overview

Role: Caddie Program Manager – 1099 Employee

Location: Newark, NJ

Reports to: Coordinator, WGA Community Caddie Programs  

Travel: Weequahic Golf Course and Francis Byrne Golf Course

Compensation: $25/hour (20-30 hours per week)

Start Date: May 1st, 2026

End Date: October 2026 (Start and end date can be flexible)

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30pm – 7:30pm

(Tentative): Saturdays & Sundays 7:30am – 1:00pm

Job Responsibilities

Under direction of Coordinator, WGA Community Caddie Programs, the program manager will support all associated efforts managing the caddie operations at Weequahic Golf Course.

  • Support students through scheduling work, developmental feedback, and promoting and marketing their services to the golfers at Weequahic Golf Course.
  • Serve as youth caddie trainer conducting both virtual and in-person sessions and provide supplemental training at Weequahic Golf Course as needed.
  • Promote and develop skills for participants as they acclimate to caddying.
  • Schedule loop assignments and report times for students, including loop tracking and processing of subsidized base caddie fee, through the Stripe Application and other necessary tracking.
  • Assist in tracking students in the Caddie Scholar Prep pipeline in collecting caddie round data, academic progress, application preparation and additional support in line with established best practices and protocols throughout the season.
  • Follow up with staff at Weequahic GC and coordinate caddies’ schedule based on need and demand at the club.
  • Weekly reporting to Coordinator of WGA Community Caddie Programs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring most of the following qualifications:

  • Strong belief in and commitment to Evans Scholars Foundation’s and NJ Golf Foundation’s mission and vision.
  • Experience working with students in a teacher/mentor role.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Forms, Sheets, Classroom, etc.) or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
  • A drive to meet, understand, and establish genuine relationships within the community, staff, golfers, as well as partner organizations.
  • Completion of background check and completion of ESF approved training course on student safety and protocols.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills in individual and group setting.
  • Ability to navigate complex relationships and interact comfortably with caddies, parents, golfers, and/or golf professionals and staff.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and lists at once, prioritize best opportunities, and present ideas to internal and external constituents.
  • Ability to solve problems and operate in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Knowledge and enjoyment of the game of golf would be preferred.
  • Experience working with high school students, especially from underserved communities, would be preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Brandi McManigal at mcmanigal@wgaesf.org.