Overview
The Player Assistant is one of the most visible employees of the facility. This position is tasked with providing members with service regarding tee times, tee time coordination, rules and policies and pace-of-play in accordance with the strategic plan. This position is also responsible for assisting with accurate daily play totals and other duties as directed.
Experience Required
Minimum two years' experience at a private club preferred but not necessary. Must be knowledgeable about the game of golf.
Essential Responsibilities
- Greet and start all players in the highest professional manner
- Assure the orderly flow of play in accordance with the posted tee times. Rotate players as needed to ensure the flow of play
- Promote the facility programs, events, and image to the member s of the facility at all times
- Provide welcoming \"first contact\" with each member or groups of members and ensure they have an enjoyable experience
- Be the on-course member service specialist for the facility
- Assist members with any on-course problems - alert appropriate supervisor if necessary
- Move around the course in reverse order, hole 18 back to hole 1
- Enforcing facility rules and regulations
- Keep players on the pre-determined pace-of-play schedule and report any problems to the golf shop
- Check with the golf shop for any unusual or special instructions, such as cart paths only etc.
- Be in possession of the daily tee sheet and monitor for updates throughout the shift
- Make sure all equipment; radio, cart, etc. are working correctly
- Always keep work area neat and clean
- Assist in keeping the course and areas around the clubhouse clean, and call attention to golf shop of any maintenance issues needing addressing
- Be prepared for inclement weather, understand bad weather procedures and communicate with golf shop during weather alerts as necessary
- Assist other outside staff as needed
- Assist members with finding a game when necessary
- Maintain an adequate supply of scorecards, pencils, tees, ball markers, etc. at the first tee and in other locations on the course as needed.
- This position may perform additional duties as needed/required
Benefits
- Uniform, meal while on duty, and playing privileges.