Golf Course Ranger - 2025

General Overview of Position

Under the general supervision of a Field Supervisor or the Clubhouse Leadworker, the Golf Course Ranger is responsible for assisting players with the orderly flow of play at the municipal golf course in accordance with reservations and course policies. This position also performs a variety of unskilled and skilled manual tasks at the golf course as needed.

The golf course operates seven (7) days/week during the season, weather permitting, on a schedule set by the Parks Department (approximately April through October/November). Golf Course Rangers are scheduled to work from dawn until dusk. Hours will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please note that City employees (including seasonal employees) may only be employed in one classification at any one given time.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Assures orderly flow of golf play by locating groups and making substitutions as necessary in the rotation.
• Monitors reservation system by accurately recording on starter sheets information on all players including number in group, actual starting times, number of carts in group, and finishing time.
• Assures consistent adherence to course policies on number of players per cart, monitoring unauthorized food or beverages, and verifying green fee receipts.
• Communicates to Clubhouse any changes or deviations from initial starting sheets.
• Monitors supplies at starter station including score cards and pencils.
• Diplomatically explains rules and regulations of course to the public.
• Assists grounds crew with basic course maintenance, i.e., sand trap preparation and garbage clean up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

General Requirements:

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, driving record review and post-offer drug screen.

• Ability to positively communicate course policies and procedures to the general public.
• Ability to understand, implement and give oral and written directions.
• Ability to effectively convey information and effectively handle complaints from the public and other City employees.
• Ability to develop working knowledge and operate equipment in Clubhouse, concessions and cart areas.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, motor vehicles and light truck.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to enter confined space and perform related assignments.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.

• Work is completed mainly outdoors. Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of working over rough or uneven surfaces, bending,stopping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve operation of gasoline, electric or other powered machinery.
• Tasks may also involve the frequent use of coordination skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.

• Tasks requires perception and discrimination in the sensory areas of: visual, color, sound, odor, depth, and texture.

Method of Selection

Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The City will analyze the applicant's education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.