Player Assistant/Starter

Potomac Shores Golf Club; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Shores Golf Club is seeking a Player Assistant/Starter to deliver superior hospitality and assist golfers at the course.

The role involves managing tee times, guiding players, maintaining pace of play, and coordinating with the Golf Shop. Integrity, reliability, and a focus on guest satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee and explains daily rules of play.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet to track players.
• Cues groups to the first tee and avoids stacking groups on the tee.
• Assists players to maintain the posted pace of play.
• Checks restrooms and water stations regularly.
• Ensures proper spacing on the course to prevent delays.
• Completes golfer tracking reports daily.
• Reminds players of daily cart rules.
• Repairs ball marks and replaces hazard stakes or signage.
• Communicates with Golf Shop and Starter regularly.
• Monitors course for customer satisfaction and assists golfers.
• Reports issues to Head Professional promptly.
• Adheres to safe work practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Experience Required

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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.