Overview
The Golf Shop Attendant is responsible for promoting the game of golf and the club's offerings while delivering exceptional customer service to members and guests. The Attendant assists customers with merchandise selections, maintains an organized and visually appealing golf shop, provides information about club services and events, supports inventory management, and collaborates with the pro-shop team to ensure seamless operations and a high standard of service.
Experience Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in customer service or retail, with a basic understanding of golf operations, equipment, and etiquette.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with members and guests.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain the shop's presentation and inventory.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a proactive and positive attitude.
- Knowledge of golf merchandise, apparel, and equipment.
- Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic cash handling procedure.
- Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, squat, kneel, reach, grasp, push, pull, twist, bend, and lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
- Availability to work the weekly schedule, including additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service in the pro-shop by welcoming golfers, processing charges at the register, and checking in all players before their round.
- Adhere to proper cash handling procedures and ensure all operational standards are met.
- Handle member and guest inquiries, manage tee-time bookings in person and over the phone, and engage in friendly, professional conversations.
- Maintain a calm, courteous, and attentive demeanor to provide a superior customer experience.
- Oversee inventory management by checking in merchandise, organizing storage and display areas, maintaining stock levels, informing customers when special orders arrive, and handling returns and credits.
- Assist with course operations by marshaling, starting, and supporting outside services as needed.
- Support outside golf operations staff to ensure proper execution of daily procedures and policies.
- Execute end-of-day business functions following club guidelines and procedures.
- Complete daily tasks to club standards, including organizing work areas, tidying the pro-shop and entry areas, and restocking merchandise.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Head Golf Professional, General Manager, and Tournament Coordinators.
- Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks assigned by management.
- Follow company, club, and department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
- Maintain professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
- Attend daily briefings and engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to team success.