Starter/Marshal

WORK SCHEDULE

• Anticipated start date on or around April 1st - position runs through mid-October, weather permitting.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all golfers. Provide information regarding golf course conditions, local rules, expected playing time, golf course safety and emergency procedures, golf course etiquette, and other golf-related issues.
• Verify that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they depart to the golf course, practice tee or range.
• Assist players as necessary including ensuring that players’ golf bags are securely placed in carts and distributing scorecards, pencils and local rules of play. Assist golf shop staff in accommodating golfers’ needs as appropriate.
• Record golf car assignments, and assist the outside golf staff in the assignment and control of golf cars.
• Review and maintain time sheets to anticipate playing time problems. Monitor turn times and keep the golf shop staff and golf course marshals informed regarding potential speed of play issues.
• Maintain clean and orderly appearance of starter’s area at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures, location of emergency equipment, and reporting procedures. Provide emergency assistance to golfers and other guests as necessary according to Company procedures.
• Assist golf shop staff in preparing for and running tournaments, clinics and other special events.
• Observe on-course pace of play and coordinates pace of play with starter and other rangers.
• Request slower playing groups to speed up pace, if appropriate.
• Assist golfers with information that may help them play the course such as local rules, yardage markers, location of rest stations, areas to avoid with carts, etc.
• Remind golfers to replace divots, repair ball marks, and rake sand traps.
• Monitor on-course activities and report all infractions to Golf Shop Staff.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

• High school education preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with rules of golf and golf course etiquette.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Benefits

• Complementary golf with cart during off peak hours.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee food discounts during shift.
• Discounts on golf merchandise.

Position Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

• Read and write (English)
• Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
• Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
• See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls
• Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
• Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 8 hours at a time
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly

Supervises

None

Working Conditions

Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

Machine/Equipment/Tools Used

Golf cars, two-way radio

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15