Ranger Or Starter

Hampton Golf•Jacksonville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is seeking professional, friendly, and service-oriented Starters / Rangers to help provide members and guests with a smooth and enjoyable golf experience. The role supports course opening and/or closing procedures, coordinates play from the first tee, communicates course rules and guidelines, and monitors pace of play. The position also helps keep the course clean and reports areas of concern to the maintenance department. The Starter greets and assists players, confirms registration, provides supplies and current course information, manages tee times and player flow, and communicates with the Ranger, Golf Shop, and Cart Barn. The Ranger patrols the course, enforces Club and cart rules, monitors pace of play, assists players and starters, and checks course amenities and cleanliness. The work is primarily outdoors. The position is hourly and nonexempt, with working hours as required. Part-time positions are available. The role reports to the Head Golf Pro.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the game of golf.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent memory for remembering guest and member names.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
Good organizational and verbal skills.
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, visually monitor operation areas, and read and write member communications.
Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and lifting up to 30 pounds frequently.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, stand, push, lift, and grasp, including standing or performing these activities for up to five hours without sitting.

Responsibilities

Enforce Club rules and regulations, including dress code and cart regulations.
Monitor and maintain the pace of play, communicating with players, starters, and the Ranger about slow or fast groups and course concerns.
Assist with course opening and/or closing procedures.
Patrol the course in reverse order, from holes 18 to 1, and remain visible to players.
Assist players as needed and answer questions courteously and accurately.
Keep the course free of litter and check restrooms, ice machines, and ball washers for cleanliness, water, towels, and supplies.
Post course-condition signs and keep necessary supplies on hand, including towels, pencils, scorecards, sand, and a ball-mark repair tool.
Maintain daily play sheets and keep starters informed about problem groups or areas.
Greet players, confirm that they are registered, provide scorecards and other supplies, and explain current course conditions and restrictions.
Pair singles and twosomes into foursomes when possible and manage tee times to avoid rushing or crowding players.
Track tee-time variances, including early tee-offs, no-shows, and late tee-times, and help groups make their turn to support pace of play.
Coordinate with the Golf Shop about added or cancelled tee times and with the Cart Barn about retrieving extra carts.
Return the radio to the Cart Barn, turn it off, and place it on charge at the end of the day.
Clean the cart and place it on charge at the end of the day.
Perform other job-related duties as required.