Player Assistant/Starter

Orchard Valley Golf Course; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Shores Golf Club is seeking a Player Assistant/Starter to deliver exceptional guest service in a hospitality-driven setting managed by Troon.

Pay Range: $12.77 to $12.87 per hour. The role includes starting players, maintaining starting sheets, coordinating groups, guiding pace of play, and liaising with the Golf Shop to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee and explains the rules of play for the day.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet to track players.
• Cues groups to move to the first tee and ensures no more than one group is on the tee at a time.
• Tours the course assisting players to maintain pace of play.
• Checks restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintains spacing on the course to avoid delays.
• Completes the golfer tracking report daily.
• Reminds players of the cart rules of the day.
• Repairs ball marks and replaces hazard stakes or signage as needed.
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter regularly.
• Monitors the course and assists golfers as needed.
• Reports problems to the Head Professional in a timely manner.
• Incorporates safe work practices and performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Pay Range: $12.77 to $12.87 per hour

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.