Starter/Ranger

About the role

Greet guests, set up and/or closing of the course, starting golfers from the first tee and keeping golfers informed of rules and regulations. Keeping pace of play on the course up to standard.

Responsibilities

• Keep order, ensure prompt tee off, and maintain the flow of golfers as they prepare to play the course.
• Pick up litter around the first tee, putting green, and pro shop.
• Check all ball washers; fill with water/solution if needed.
• Rove the course throughout your shift.
• Be available to as many golfers as possible.
• Know all course rules and enforce them.
• Record and report all complaints to the Head Golf Professional.
• Inform any golfer who damages private property that they are liable for restitution.
• See that play moves along steadily, asking slow golfers if faster golfers may play through.
• Periodically check water coolers and fill if needed.
• Empty garbage cans when needed.
• Pick up any litter on the course.
• Complete accident/incident reports for all accidents on course.
• Provide excellent customer service – display a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the game of golf.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays.
• Gold Privileges.
• Ability to drive a golf cart.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to relate to other people in a professional manner.
• Ability to understand the rules of golf.

Qualifications

• Walking: while picking up trash and coolers around golf course.
• Talking/Hearing: to communicate with staff and public.
• Stooping: to pick up litter.
• Crouching: to pick up litter.
• Seeing: to drive ranger’s cart; to retrieve supplies and equipment.
• Lifting: up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work inside and outside in different weather conditions.