Overview
The Marshall provides exceptional professionalism and customer service to members and guests on the course. This role involves enforcing club rules related to golf etiquette and play with a balance of courtesy and authority, while proactively ensuring a smooth pace of play and fostering a positive overall experience for all players.
Reports to the Head Golf Professional.
Experience Required
- Prior experience in a similar role or extensive knowledge of golf preferred.
- Ability to walk long distances and carry heavy bags (up to 75 lbs.) for extended periods.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with members, guests, and staff.
- Excellent knowledge of golf etiquette, rules, and best practices.
- A positive attitude and commitment to providing outstanding service.
- High attention to detail and reliability.
- Primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and humidity.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, squat, kneel, reach, grasp, push, pull, twist, bend, lift/carry up to 100 lbs., talk, hear, and see.
- Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
- Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist members and guests by offering advice on golf course etiquette, assisting with lost balls, and providing rides upon request.
- Inform members and guests about club offerings, features, events, and golf shop specials.
- Ensure presence on the course as scheduled, while coordinating with starters or other golf operations staff to report incidents or issues requiring attention.
- Consistently enforce club rules related to the golf course, ensuring a smooth experience for all players.
- Address rule violations professionally, maintaining a courteous demeanor at all times.
- Repair ball marks when possible, fill divots with topsoil, pick up loose items on the course, and ensure cart guidance ropes and supports are straightened.
- Collaborate with other golf operations staff such as outside services, range attendants, and cart attendants to ensure smooth and efficient service for members and guests.
- Ensure that daily duties in assigned areas are completed to club standards, including keeping the course free of trash, restocking supplies, and maintaining tidy signage.
- Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
- Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
- Follow safe working practices and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
- Take initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to the role.
- Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
- Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team's success.