What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Starter/Ranger position at County of Champaign Forest Preserve?
Golf Starter / Ranger (Seasonal)
Mahomet, IL
Description
Classification : Part time, Seasonal
Department : Pro Shop
Work Location : Lake of the Woods Golf Course (Mahomet, IL)
FSLA : Non-Exempt
IMRF : Not eligible (works less than 1000 hours annually)
Hours : This is a part-time seasonal position; hours will vary including weekends and holidays. Several positions may be available beginning in March and continuing through November.
Wage : Grade 1 : $16.43-23.80; starting pay at base of range.
The Golf Starter / Ranger is responsible for assisting with the setup, maintenance, and closing of the course; starting golfers from the first tee; and maintaining the flow of golfers to ensure a smooth and professional game for all patrons.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Stage golf carts before golfers arrive in the morning
- Provide orientation of the course, including any daily restrictions, to golfers as they prepare to play the course; ensure prompt tee off in foursomes when possible
- Move around the course and interact with golfers
- Monitor the pace of play and help golfers to speed play when needed
- Check for hazards around the course and inform appropriate staff, when necessary, to ensure the safety of patrons
- Inspect all equipment on the course and ensure all are in good functioning condition; replace rakes, flags, tee markers, etc. as needed
- Remove trash or debris from the course; return found items to Pro Shop
- Communicate with the Pro Shop regarding course conditions, movement of golfers around the course, and patron concerns
- Assist visitors with general questions regarding the course as well as other District sites
- Explain and enforce course and District rules of conduct as they relate to use of the facilities
- Respond to emergencies on the course and complete incident / accident reports
- Ensure the course is clear at the end of play, storing equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Prolonged standing or walking, often on unpaved / uneven terrain, will be frequent. The employee may regularly handle, grasp, or feel objects; reach, push, or pull to reposition items; and may regularly lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height or above and up to 50 pounds to carrying height. Ability to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate with staff and patrons is required. Visual acuity necessary for this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described above are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. and up to 50 pounds to carrying height. Ability to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate with staff and patrons is required. Visual acuity necessary for this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Use of personal protective equipment will be required based on job specific tasks. This may include, but is not limited to : work boots, protective gloves, safety goggles or glasses, chaps, earplugs or ear covers, reflective vest or hi-vis shirt, respirator or mask, and helmet or hard hat.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described above are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit an online application to www.ccfpd.org in order to apply for the position. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary : $16 - $24
