Assistant Golf Professional

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach, CA seeks a golf course starter to welcome players, explain the rules of play for the day, and assist in maintaining a steady pace on the course. This on-site role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and English proficiency.

You will manage the starting sheet, guide groups, and communicate with the Golf Shop while ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for all golfers.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Regularly stands and walks; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, occasional up to 100 pounds.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Greet players at the first tee and explain the rules for the day.
• Maintain an accurate starting sheet to track group whereabouts.
• Cue groups to move to the first tee and ensure only one group on the tee at a time.
• Tour the course to assist players and maintain posted pace of play.
• Check restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintain spacing on the course to avoid delays.
• Complete the golfer tracking report daily.
• Remind players of cart rules and safety.
• Repair ball marks, collect trash, and replace hazards or signage as needed.
• Communicate with Golf Shop and Starter regularly.
• Monitor course conditions and assist golfers to ensure satisfaction.
• Report any problems to Head Professional promptly.
• Follow safe work practices and maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Starts players on the golf course explaining the rules of play for the day and tours the golf course encouraging players to maintain a reasonable pace of play.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job.
• Frequently stands and walks; reaches with hands and arms.
• Regularly sits and uses hands; talks or hears.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

Essential Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee explaining the rules of play for the day.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players are known.
• Cues groups to move to the first tee and makes sure not more than one group is on the tee at one time.
• Tours the golf course assisting players when needed to maintain the posted pace of play for the day.
• Checks the restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintains proper spacing on the golf course to avoid delays.
• Completes the golfer tracking report on a daily basis.
• Reminds players of the cart rules of the day.
• Repairs ball marks and collects any trash that may be on the course. Replaces any hazard stakes or directional signage.
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter on a regular basis.
• Monitors the course and ensure customer satisfaction. Assists golfers when needed.
• Reports all problem situations to the Head Professional in a timely manner.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria