GOLF COURSE PLAYER ASSISTANT

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on golf equipment

Discounts on golf apparel

Golf course employee discounts

Job summary

City of Dearborn Hills Golf Course is hiring seasonal staff in Dearborn, MI. Roles include pro shop, starter/ranger and cart attendant duties with shifts across early mornings to evenings, seven days a week during the golf season (April–November). Expect 20–40 hours per week with varying schedules and limited time off.

Employees receive discounts on golf, equipment and apparel and must wear a uniform. Candidates should have basic golf knowledge, cash handling ability and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the game of golf and proper etiquette.
• Ability to operate cash register/computer system.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy with staff and the public.
• Ability to operate and communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pro shop, starter/ranger and golf cart attendant duties as required.
• Answer phone, make tee time reservations, and handle payments for fees, merchandise and snack bar items.
• Oversee golfing parties and monitor play on the course.
• Patrol the course, enforce rules, and maintain course appearance.
• Prepare power carts for golfers and retrieve carts; wash and store carts.
• Wear uniform and maintain regular attendance.
• Report to the Golf Course Supervisor.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Cash handling

Records & reports

Follow instructions

Verbal communication

Tact & diplomacy

Two-way radio

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

Driver's license

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dearborn Hills Golf Course - Dearborn, MI 48124

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Dearborn Hills Golf Course

Telegraph Rd. North of Michigan Ave.

HOURS OF WORK: Seasonal Position.

Working 20 to 40 hours per week during the golf season (April through November). The golf course is a 7-day operation, opening as early as 6:00 a.m. and closing as late as 10:00 p.m. The schedule for this position will vary and will include frequent evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees need to be available to work various shifts in order to have enough daily coverage. Extended time off during this period is extremely limited.

NOTE: As a Dearborn Hills employee, you will receive discounts on golf, golf equipment, and golf apparel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Employee may perform pro shop, starter/ranger and golf cart attendant duties as required.
• Employee may answer the phone, make tee time reservations, and receive patron’s money for fees, merchandise and snack bar items (some alcoholic).
• Employee may be responsible for overseeing individual golfing parties and monitoring their play on the course.
• Employee may patrol the course, monitor the pace of play, enforce course rules and policies, and maintain course appearance.
• Employee may prepare power carts for golfers, or for service as needed, and retrieve carts from golfers. Wash and clean carts and return to storage area. Maintain the cart outside service area.
• Employee is required to wear uniform (shirt & name badge).
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Employee in this position reports to the Golf Course Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of the game of golf, including proper golfing etiquette.
• Ability to operate cash register/computer system.
• Ability to keep records and prepares reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy in dealing with fellow employees, the public and enforcing course rules.
• Ability to maintain contact with golfers.
• Ability to operate and communicate via two-way radio.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times per shift.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:

• Oral 100%

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory completion of background check (sex offender registry if applicable) and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.