GOLF CLUB STARTER & RANGER

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC, seeks a Seasonal Golf Course Starter and Ranger for the Duke University Golf Club. You’ll be the friendly, professional face on the course, helping ensure smooth play and an enjoyable pace for all golfers while promoting all areas of the club.

You’ll direct the flow of play, engage with golfers about rules and pace, assist with lost balls, maintain carts, and support tournaments and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Partial high school education or equivalent.
• No prior experience required or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Promote all areas of the Duke University Golf Club while creating a positive and welcoming experience for golfers.
• Direct and monitor the flow of play to ensure 18-hole rounds are completed within established timeframes.
• Polite engagement with golfers to address slow play, explain course rules, and share daily instructions.
• Ride the course in a manner that supports play without disrupting golfers.
• Assist golfers by helping locate lost balls and answering questions to enhance their experience.
• Prepare and maintain golf cars by washing, cleaning, drying, restocking scorecards and pencils, and returning carts to proper storage.
• Record daily player counts and golf car usage.
• Verify cash register receipts prior to golfers’ tee times.
• Support tournaments and special events as needed.
• Assist pro shop staff throughout your shift and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Help maintain a clean, attractive course by monitoring waste and general appearance.

Job description

Be You.

At Duke University, we value teamwork, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences. As a

Occupational Summary

Be You.

At Duke University, we value teamwork, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences. As a Golf Course Starter and Ranger at the Duke University Golf Club, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for every golfer. You’ll serve as a friendly, professional presence on the course—helping ensure smooth operations, welcoming interactions, and an enjoyable pace of play for all.

Be Bold.

Step into a highly visible role where your communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for service make a direct impact on daily operations and guest satisfaction at one of Duke’s premier recreational facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Promote all areas of the Duke University Golf Club while creating a positive and welcoming experience for golfers.
• Direct and monitor the flow of play to ensure 18-hole rounds are completed within established timeframes.
• Politely engage with golfers to address slow play, explain course rules, and share daily instructions.
• Ride the course in a manner that supports play without disrupting golfers.
• Assist golfers by helping locate lost balls and answering questions to enhance their experience.
• Prepare and maintain golf cars by washing, cleaning, drying, restocking scorecards and pencils, and returning carts to proper storage.
• Record daily player counts and golf car usage.
• Verify cash register receipts prior to golfers’ tee times.
• Support tournaments and special events as needed.
• Assist pro shop staff throughout your shift and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Help maintain a clean, attractive course by monitoring waste and general appearance.

This is a seasonal position based on the operational needs of the Golf Club.

Choose Duke.

Duke University offers a dynamic work environment rooted in collaboration, respect, and service excellence. Working at the Duke University Golf Club means being part of a team that takes pride in professionalism, community, and creating outstanding experiences for members and guests alike.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to understand and follow instructions normally acquired through a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.10. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas- an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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