Starter/Ranger

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Control pace of play on golf course by directing players to the first tee at appropriate times. Ensure smooth and reasonable pace of play on golf course to avoid bottlenecks and delays. Patrol golf course to prevent unauthorized people from using facilities. Assist golfers during play and in any emergencies on the course. Administer First Aid, if necessary.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledgeable about the game of golf and its rules.
• Must be friendly, tactful, courteous and possess excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Arranges players in proper starting order and assigns appropriate tees.
• Verifies that all golfers beginning play have checked in with the Pro Shop.
• Provides information regarding course, play times and other golf-related issues.
• Helps to determines rate of course play and alerts pro Shop Staff to any potential issues.
• Assists golf professional in running tournaments, clinics and other special events.
• Advises players about course conditions.
• Performs standard opening and closing procedures.
• Observes pace of play.
• Requests slower playing groups to speed up or allow others to play through, if appropriate.
• Notifies Pro Shop Staff of any unauthorized people or unruly members or guests on the course.
• Prevents players from entering the course beyond the starting tees.
• Reports all infractions to Pro Shop Staff.
• Monitors course maintenance problems. Ensures that divots and ball marks are repaired and that other hazardous areas are marked for repair.
• Ensures that supplies such as flags, water bottles and cups are properly placed throughout the course before and during games; lets management know when supplies run low.
• Removes loose trash from golf course.
• Reminds players about appropriate course etiquette.
• May deliver urgent messages to players on course.
• Returns lost equipment to owners or to clubhouse.
• Serves as liaison between players, management and other employees.
• May help to store golf cars and other equipment at the end of the day. May assist in cleaning course facilities.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by Head Golf Professional.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent.