Guest Service Professional, Golf Operations

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Sun Lakes (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance (1)

Paid Time Off (120 hours/year)

7 paid holidays annually

Paid Sick Leave (state guidelines)

401(k) plan after 30 days

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf’s IronOaks at Sun Lakes is seeking a Guest Service Professional to support daily guest services for the golf course, assist with tournament setup, equipment rental, and player assistance. This role reports to the Guest Service Supervisor or Head Golf Professional.

Ideal candidates are customer oriented, able to handle a fast-paced environment, and communicate clearly with team members and guests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about task
• Desire to contribute to a productive work environment with good attitude toward coworkers and the public.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf to support company goals.
• Provide information about golf course conditions and day’s activities to staff and players for a safe, enjoyable experience.
• Maintain effective communication with all team members to ensure a smooth, informed operation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professionally respond to guest concerns.
• Help manage and maintain rental equipment, golf carts, and other guest service supplies.
• Report equipment issues or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Welcome players, load clubs, guide them to the shop, and prepare carts for the day.
• Assist in tournament operations and support role as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

IronOaks at Sun Lakes

Comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - the community is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

Employment Status

Part Time

Pay Range

$15.15 Per Hour

Dept.

IronOaks at Sun Lakes

IronOaks at Sun Lakes

Comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - the community is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

Where:

Located in towns of Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona

Pay:

$15.15 per hour

Benefits

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

Position Overview

As a member of the Guest Service Team, The Guest Service Professional supports daily guest service operations for the golf course, including tournament set up, equipment rental and services, and player assistance. This position reports to the Guest Service Supervisor or Head Golf Professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
• Provide information about golf course conditions and the day’s activities and events to the First Tee Hosts, Player Assistants, Golf Shop staff, and other team members so they have the information they need to provide a safe and enjoyable golf experience for the players.
• Maintain effective communication with all team members throughout the day to maintain a smooth, informed, safe, and consistent atmosphere for guest services operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service; professionally respond to all guest concerns.
• Help manage and maintain rental equipment, golf carts, golf bag storage, and other guest service supplies.
• Report equipment repair issues or unsafe conditions or accidents to a supervisor.
• Welcome and establish initial connection with golfer or group of players.Load golf clubs onto the golf cart.Direct player(s) to the Golf Shop.Prepare the golf cart with cooler, pencil, tees, scorecards, etc. for the day.Meet player(s) at first tee.
• After the game, meet the player(s) at Guest Service.Suggest dining and clean clubs while they are in the restaurant or load clubs in car.
• Clean golf cart, check air in the tires, and restock for another group.
• Assist in tournament operations with the Tournament Coordinator and Head Golf Professional.
• Be able to perform role as a Practice Facility Host, Player Assistant, and First Tee Host, as assigned.
• Know Golf Shop products and Club services and be able to respond to questions and suggest beneficial products and services.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.
• Desire to contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Must be self-motivated, follow direction, and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Must demonstrate initiative—ability to think, work, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Work Environment

This position works in an outdoor environment and may require driving a golf cart on variable terrain and navigating typical golf course obstacles, including, but not limited to, water, other golf carts and groups of players, plants, and the natural landscape. There is regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasional exposure to native wildlife. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those a employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, speak clearly and understand the speech of another person, sometimes in a noisy environment. This position is very active and requires standing and walking for most of a work shift, bending, kneeling, sitting and driving, using hands to fingers to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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