Golf Course Starter/Ranger

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Golf Course Starter/Ranger is responsible for the facilitation of the day-to-day operations of golf course facilities through scheduling golfers' starting tee times, inspecting registrations and tickets for validity, maintaining pace of play, and providing information on course rules and procedures.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• The Golf Course Starter/Ranger requires initiative, independent judgment, and diplomacy to maintain favorable golf course use and effective public relations. This position will require light janitorial duties in/around the golf shop and on the golf course on an as needed basis. This class performs related duties as required.

• Communicates with the public, other Town employees, and contractors to schedule tee times. Advises players of schedules of play and waiting time, course conditions, course/game rules and regulations, and fees. Responds effectively to players' requests for information and maintains a positive demeanor at all times. Explains golf course rules and regulations.

• Schedules flow of golfers onto and around the golf course. Maintains accurate records (golf play, reservation schedules, tee sheets, etc.). Inspects play registration and green fee and cart fees paid for each golfer. Opens golf facilities for play. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.

• Organizes and directs activities to get or call golfers to the tee box. Must be able to perform a high volume of work for extended periods of time. Ability to multitask, mitigate disputes, and resolve causes of slow or delayed play.

• Knowledge of golf play, rules, and etiquette conducive to satisfactory play, and golf course conditions related to player safety. Ability to prioritize responses to external demands and maintain organizational priorities.

Employment Application

Applications may be mailed to Farmington Recreation, c/o Geoffrey Porter, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032.

Applications may also be emailed to Farmington Recreation at recreation@farmington-ct.org Attn: Geoffrey Porter, Recreation Supervisor II