Golf Outdoor Operations

Job Summary: The Golf Outdoor Operations staff member is responsible for assisting the Head Golf Professional with anticipating guests needs in a variety of responsibilities as assigned which may include but not limited to work in the Cart Barn, Driving Range, and Short Game Area. Managing the first tee and monitoring pace of play will also be essential functions of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
• Maintains a clean and functional cart fleet.
• Stages and maintains carts daily
• Assist with tournament set up and break down
• Set up, maintain, and break down the driving range and practice area daily
• Operates ball picker on range to retrieve balls.
• Washes all range balls daily.
• Advises pro shop of lost and found clubs.
• Convey information about the Wilmette Golf Course programs to the public
• Develop positive relationships with participants and patrons
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with other staff as needed
• Be a positive role model for students
• Responsible for providing assistance to golfers in preparing to tee off and keeping pace

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Knowledge of golf terms, rules, and equipment required
• Golf experience preferred
• Understand the fundamentals of the golf swing
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to take initiative and use good judgement in responding to situations that arise
• Ability to take direction and adapt to the work environment

Education and/or Experience:

• Age 16 with a valid drivers license
• Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend and kneel
• May spend time indoors, in a controlled environment and outdoors in an uncontrolled environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None