Starter and Player Assistant

About the role

Plays a key role in delivering an outstanding golf experience by ensuring smooth daily operations on the first tee and around the course. This is a seasonal position with an expected duration of six months or less.

Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee, explaining the rules of play for the day
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players are known
• Cues groups to move to the first tee and makes sure no more than one group is on the tee at one time
• Tours the golf course, assisting players when needed to maintain the posted pace of play for the day
• Checks the restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule
• Maintains proper spacing on the golf course to avoid delays
• Completes the golfer tracking report daily
• Reminds players of the cart rules of the day
• Repairs ball marks and collects any trash on the course; replaces any hazard stakes or directional signage
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter regularly
• Monitors the course and ensures customer satisfaction; assists golfers when needed
• Reports all problem situations to the Head Professional in a timely manner
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, specializing in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.