Player Assistant

Orchard Valley Golf Course; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellows Creek Golf Club in Michigan seeks a Player Assistant to deliver exceptional service on the course. You will start players on the first tee, explain daily rules, and help maintain the posted pace of play while ensuring a welcoming experience for all golfers.

This role emphasizes reliability and teamwork with the Golf Shop and Starter. You will perform course duties, monitor spacing, report problems promptly, repair ball marks, and assist golfers throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee and explains daily rules.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet for player whereabouts.
• Cues groups to the first tee and controls tee occupancy.
• Tours the course assisting players to maintain pace of play.
• Checks restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintains proper spacing on the course to avoid delays.
• Completes the golfer tracking report daily.
• Reminds players of the cart rules for the day.
• Repairs ball marks and collects trash; replaces hazard stakes or signage.
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter regularly.
• Monitors the course to ensure customer satisfaction; assists golfers.
• Reports problems to Head Professional promptly.
• Incorporates safe work practices in performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Guest service

Pace of play

Team communication

Safety and etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fellows Creek Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Player Assistant! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to the clubs managed by Troon.

Key Responsibilities of the Player Assistant:

• Starts players on the first tee explaining the rules of play for the day.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players are known.
• Cues groups to move to the first tee and makes sure not more than one group is on the tee at on time.
• Tours the golf course assisting players when needed to maintain the posted pace of play for the day.
• Checks the restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintains proper spacing on the golf course to avoid delays.
• Completes the golfer tracking report on a daily basis.
• Reminds players of the cart rules of the day.
• Repairs ball marks and collects any trash that may be on the course. Replaces any hazard stakes or directional signage.
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter on a regular basis.
• Monitors the course and ensure customer satisfaction. Assists golfers when needed.
• Reports all problem situations to the Head Professional in a timely manner.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Player Assistant:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Regular and reliable attendance.