Golf Course Starter & Ranger — Guest Experience

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

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.