Golf Assistant- Part Time

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are part-time or seasonal employees for the Department of General Services Golf Division.

Duties will vary within the area of assignment: Operations Pro Shop: Operates pro shop on daily basis; opens and closes shop; greets and assists customers; answers telephone and provides information about pro shop and golf course operations.

Sells and handles merchandise in pro-shop; operates snack bar; waits on customers and prepares food and beverage orders.

Performs cashier duties including receiving payment for purchase; counts money and issues change; processes credit card purchases; operates cash register.

Totals cash receipts and checks cash receipts against register tape; submits cash receipts to supervisor.

Answers telephone and greets customers; provides information about location and operating hours of shop; explains golf rules and regulations; provides information on golf fees, reservations policies and other information.

Assists supervisor in organizing and coordinating special functions including benefit golf tournaments, corporate outings and private parties.

Performs custodial duties including cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming pro shop, and emptying trash; cleans interior, porch and runway of clubhouse facility; cleans, washes and services golf carts; stocks rest rooms. 

Concessions:

Operates grill, fryer and/or oven in preparing food. 

Waits on customers and takes food orders; tallies customers' checks.

Monitors food and custodial supplies inventories; restocks supplies as needed.

Ensures observance of tee times and proper pace of play by golfers; ensures observance of course rules.

Empties trash from receptacles throughout the golf course. 

Maintenance Equipment Mechanic:

Cleans and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on golf carts. 

Laborer:

Operates a variety of grounds keeping equipment to maintain the golf courses; adjusts and operates a reel mower; operates gators, sand pros, aerators, top dresser, tractors and pull trailers.

Operates a motor vehicle to transport material, equipment, and personnel to and from work sites. 

Maintains golf courses; aerates, top dresses and fertilizes putting greens and fairways; determines proper turf height; applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to grass surrounding areas.

Monitors operation of irrigation system to ensure proper watering coverage; adjusts and repairs irrigation locations as needed.

Performs miscellaneous landscaping duties such as weed eating, mulching, etc.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. 

May be assigned or reassigned to any location within the department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Valid Driver's license required
• Knowledge of policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job; a general knowledge of golf; customer service principals; how to handle and prepare food; knowledge of grounds equipment and maintenance; math operations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department staff and the general public; performing golf course maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous knowledge of golf, golf equipment and golf apparel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates pro shop on daily basis; opens and closes shop; greets and assists customers; answers telephone and provides information about pro shop and golf course operations.
• Sells and handles merchandise in pro-shop; operates snack bar; waits on customers and prepares food and beverage orders.
• Performs cashier duties including receiving payment for purchase; counts money and issues change; processes credit card purchases; operates cash register.
• Totals cash receipts and checks cash receipts against register tape; submits cash receipts to supervisor.
• Answers telephone and greets customers; provides information about location and operating hours of shop; explains golf rules and regulations; provides information on golf fees, reservations policies and other information.
• Assists supervisor in organizing and coordinating special functions including benefit golf tournaments, corporate outings and private parties.
• Performs custodial duties including cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming pro shop, and emptying trash; cleans interior, porch and runway of clubhouse facility; cleans, washes and services golf carts; stocks rest rooms.
• Operates grill, fryer and/or oven in preparing food.
• Waits on customers and takes food orders; tallies customers' checks.
• Monitors food and custodial supplies inventories; restocks supplies as needed.
• Ensures observance of tee times and proper pace of play by golfers; ensures observance of course rules.
• Empties trash from receptacles throughout the golf course.
• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on golf carts.
• Operates a variety of grounds keeping equipment to maintain the golf courses; adjusts and operates a reel mower; operates gators, sand pros, aerators, top dresser, tractors and pull trailers.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport material, equipment, and personnel to and from work sites.
• Maintains golf courses; aerates, top dresses and fertilizes putting greens and fairways; determines proper turf height; applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to grass surrounding areas.
• Monitors operation of irrigation system to ensure proper watering coverage; adjusts and repairs irrigation locations as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous landscaping duties such as weed eating, mulching, etc.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• May be assigned or reassigned to any location within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED