Ranger Or Starter

Hampton Golf•Fort Myers, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Verandah Club is seeking professional, friendly, and service-oriented Starters/Rangers to join our team. The Starter/Ranger helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for members and guests by assisting with course opening and/or closing procedures, coordinating the start of play from the first tee, communicating course rules and guidelines, and monitoring pace of play to help maintain established standards. Nestled within the beautiful Verandah community along the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida, Verandah Club offers an exceptional private club experience where championship golf, outstanding dining, and genuine hospitality come together. Members enjoy two award-winning golf courses, exceptional practice facilities, an active social calendar, premier tennis and fitness amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters lasting friendships and memorable experiences. Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the game of golf
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent memory to remember guests and member names
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people
Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times
Good organizational and verbal skills.
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently.
Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Responsibilities

Greets all players by name.
Assures pace of play is maintained.
Assures that help is provided as needed.
Observes and enforces policies regarding pace of play and informs maintenance department when areas of concern are observed.
Sees that the course remains free of litter.
Enforces the Dress Code Policy.
Enforces all Club rules and regulations.
Enforces the cart regulations and proper pace of play.
Assists players when necessary.
Patrols course in reverse order (18 to 1).
Posts course condition signs as necessary.
Keeps extra towels, pencils and scorecards on hand.
Keeps extra sand on hand to fill divots as well as keeping a ball mark repair tool.
Keeps copies of daily play sheets and makes sure all updates are on the sheets.
Keeps starters posted as to problem groups or problem areas.
Assists starters as necessary in starting groups.
Visible to all players.
Checks ice machines.
Keeps the course clean.
Checks restrooms for cleanliness and supplies.
Checks ball washers for water and towels.
Greets players, ensures that each player has properly registered, and provides supplies needed such as scorecards.
Advises on course conditions, i.e. 90-degree carts, cart paths only and other pertinent data of the day, event and course.
Advises members and guests about restrictions and answers all questions accurately and courteously.
Pairs up singles and twosomes to make foursomes whenever possible.
Maintains eight or nine-minute tee times without rushing or crowding players at first tee.
Keeps track of actual variances in tee times due to early tee-offs, no shows or late tee-times.
Recognizes players who are slow or fast and communicate with ranger about same in an effort to maintain smooth play, working to attain approximately four-hour rounds, course and pace of play.
Using tee sheet times ensures that groups make turn so as to assist ranger to help flow and pace of play.
Must know what's always going on regarding the course and keeps in touch with the ranger in the event of emergencies.
In touch with the Golf Shop for added or cancelled tee times to better control tee and player flow.
In touch with the Cart Barn to have them retrieve extra carts.
Returns radio to the Cart Barn, turns it off and puts it on charge at the end of the day.
Cleans cart and puts it on charge at the end of the day.