Ranger

FRENCHMAN'S CREEK•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

6h•$0 - $17

About The Position

The Golf Course Ranger works in the Cart & Range department and reports to the Director of Golf. The role maintains a consistent pace of play and works directly with the starter. During the busy season, the ranger also assists as a tenth tee starter. The position includes course patrol, enforcing course rules, assisting members, monitoring safety and equipment, checking facilities and supplies, and communicating with golf operations staff.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Gather information about the day’s activities from the starter at the 7:00 a.m. roll call.
Maintain a consistent pace of play under the direct supervision of the starter.
Use a red/green flag system to inform members of slow-moving areas.
Communicate with the golf shop, starter, and driving range via radio.
Act as a tenth tee starter to assist with tee times.
Enforce daily course rules, including cart-path-only and 90-degree rules.
Enforce golf course rules concerning proper attire, spikeless shoes, guest policies, and children.
Assist members with special requests.
Patrol the golf courses to monitor pace of play and safety and to check for golf cart breakdowns.
Check emergency phone stations to ensure they are operational and relay information to the starter and security gate.
Carry a first aid kit with appropriate supplies.
Check and replenish scorecards and pencils on the golf course as needed.
Check sand buckets, restroom facilities, and ice machines on the golf course.