Starter Ranger-Main Golf Shop-Seasonal

Pinehurst•Pinehurst, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Starter/Ranger is responsible for managing orderly play by members and guests on the golf courses. The role checks tee sheets, directs players to the starting tee in a timely manner, and informs players about daily course conditions, special playing conditions, and general playing guidelines at Pinehurst. The employee must be familiar with the assigned courses, monitor course conditions and pace of play, and remain accessible to players for service or assistance. The position also involves checking player payment vouchers, checking that certain golf-course equipment is functioning properly, reporting faulty course conditions, keeping accurate records, and performing other assigned duties. These may include returning abandoned carts and delivering messages, people, or equipment to the respective golf courses. Employees may be asked to help with other functions as operational needs arise. The role requires knowledge of general golf rules and etiquette, good interpersonal skills, awareness of the golf environment, and the ability to see and react to surroundings, including errant golf balls. The employee must be able to stand for several consecutive hours, operate a golf cart and periodically get in and out of it for several hours a day, and tolerate adverse weather. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds. Work is regularly outdoors, with occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions and extreme heat; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus at least three months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the general rules of golf.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand for several consecutive hours.
Ability to operate a golf cart and get in and out of it periodically for several hours a day.
Ability to tolerate adverse weather conditions.
Awareness of surroundings in a golf environment and ability to see and react to hazards, including errant golf balls.
Understanding of and ability to follow proper golf etiquette.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage orderly play by members and guests on the golf courses.
Check tee sheets and direct players to the starting tee in a timely manner.
Inform players about daily course conditions, special playing conditions, and general playing guidelines at Pinehurst.
Know the assigned courses, monitor course conditions, and track the timeliness of play by members and guests.
Remain accessible to players for service or assistance.
Check player payment vouchers.
Check the proper functioning of certain equipment in and around the golf course.
Report faulty golf-course conditions.
Keep accurate records.
Perform other assigned duties, including returning abandoned carts and delivering messages, people, and equipment to the respective golf courses.
Help other employees with different functions when operational needs arise.