Starter - Anne Arundel County, United States - PGA

    PGA
    PGA Anne Arundel County, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Overview

  • The Golf Starter is one of the most visible employees of the facility. This position is tasked with providing customers with service regarding starting times at a "no tee time" facility, coordinates groups making the turn on a nine-hole golf course, upholds golf rules and policies and pace-of-play. Due to the nature of the position, the golf starter must be pleasant, but firm at the same time.
  • The position manages the daily outside golf operations team including greeting members and guests in a professional manner, managing and tracking play to ensure proper billing, protecting and maintaining assets, and providing other professional services to ensure an exceptional golf experience at the Club.
  • Experience Required

  • Must be visible, easily approachable, and pro-active in nature
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and show the ability to operate a golf car properly.
  • Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot, cold, humid and rainy outdoor weather for several consecutive hours.
  • 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, stopping and pulling.
  • Frequent repetitive motions.
  • Continuous standing and walking.
  • Essential Responsibilities

  • Accept direction from the Head Golf Professional and complete requested tasks.
  • Creates staff schedules for Outside Operations' employees and monitors payroll budget.
  • Recruits employees, conducts interviews, and makes recommendations to Head Golf Professional to fill staff voids in Outside Operations.
  • Assure the orderly flow of play in accordance with the our "no tee times" policy. Rotate players as needed to ensure the flow of play
  • Provide welcoming "first contact" with each customer or groups of customers and ensure they have an enjoyable experience
  • Operate the starter's podium and Hole #1 teeing area in the highest professional manner
  • Assist in maintaining an accurate daily play sheet to ensure proper billing of cart fees, guest fees and other daily service fees.
  • Stage carts in an orderly and efficient fashion to accommodate incoming golfers.
  • Trains new staff to meet the service levels as described by the Club.
  • Maintains golf car service records and records any golf car issues.
  • Maintains golf car fleet including tire pressure, batteries, and general maintenance.
  • Oversees golf charging area for safety and maintenance.
  • Load golf bags onto golf carts as directed & push carts
  • Provide support to Junior Golf Program when needed.
  • Assist customers with finding a game when necessary
  • Assist with Club Repair projects and makes recommendations to members upon request.
  • Clean the clubs of all golfers as they complete play, as well as carrying clubs to golfers' cars.
  • Accurately store members' clubs in the bag room and assist in updating the bag storage list.
  • Perform all tasks needed to maintain a fleet of golf carts including washing carts, driving carts in a safe manner, and reporting any damage or mechanical problems to your supervisor.
  • Maintain an adequate supply of scorecards, pencils, tees, ball markers, etc. at the first tee and in other locations on the course as needed.
  • Perform all duties needed to maintain a driving range. These responsibilities include staging the practice areas in a neat and orderly fashion, collecting and washing range balls periodically, restocking the practice areas when necessary, and completing a checklist of closing tasks to ensure the practice area is ready for the next day.
  • Cleaning all areas in the workplace in order to maintain a neat and professional presentation.
  • Provides Safety training to all Outside Operations employees.
  • Benefits

    Uniforms

    Golf Privileges

    Meals on duty