Part Time Pro Shop Worker - Lyon Oaks Golf Course

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

About the Role

This is a part-time position limited to 1,000 hours per year, located at Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Wixom, MI. If you love golf, working with people, and being part of a fast-paced recreation environment, this customer-focused role is for you. You’ll help create a great experience for golfers from the moment they arrive by checking in guests, scheduling tee times, assisting with merchandise and equipment rentals, and supporting daily golf course operations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome golfers and provide friendly, helpful customer service in the Pro Shop.
• Schedule tee times and process purchases, rentals, and other transactions using a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with merchandise sales, inventory, golf cart rentals, and equipment.
• Clean, stage, and organize golf carts for customer use.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Pro Shop.
• Serve as a starter/ranger when assigned, helping manage the pace of play and promoting course rules and etiquette.
• Assist golfers with questions or concerns while they're on the course.
• Depending on assignment, assist with food and beverage service in the grill room, concession area, or beverage cart.
• Process transactions in person and over the phone, including renting golf carts, lockers, and other equipment, and scheduling tee times.
• Provide customer service to golf course guests, such as assisting with the sale of pro-shop merchandise.
• Answer public inquiries regarding other County parks.
• Perform the duties of part-time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary.

Why You'll Love It

• Work in the golf environment at Lyon Oaks Golf Course.
• Meet and interact with golfers and guests throughout your shift.
• Gain experience in customer service, retail, recreation, and golf course operations.
• Enjoy a position with a variety of responsibilities rather than doing the same thing all day.
• Work alongside a team focused on creating a great experience for every guest.
• Build valuable skills in customer service, point-of-sale systems, teamwork, and recreation operations.

Requirements

• Must have passed their 18th birthday (required due to the sale of alcoholic beverages).
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
• Reasonable knowledge of customer service interactions and ability to communicate with others.
• Some knowledge of the use of elementary hand and power tools.
• Reasonable knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
• Reasonable ability to perform routine, repetitive, and/or manual tasks.
• Reasonable ability to maintain personal cleanliness and a presentable public appearance.
• Reasonable ability to follow standardized oral and written instructions.
• Reasonable ability to work and cooperate in a team effort.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
• Ability to operate equipment as assigned to complete work duties including but not limited to computers, phones, and hand tools or custodial equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to heat, cold, and other weather elements.

Pay

$16.04 per hour.

Benefits

Oakland County offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: Oakland County Benefits.