Players Assistant

Centurey Golf Partner; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Golf Partners Management in Palm Desert, CA, is seeking a Players Assistant-Marshall-Ranger to be the friendly first point of contact for members and guests as they begin their round. The role emphasizes pace-of-play, safety, and smooth operation across the course.

Responsibilities include patrolling the course, enforcing rules and dress code, assisting guests, and supporting staff during busy periods. This is a hands-on, outdoor, hardworking position requiring stamina and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Reliable transportation to arrive on time for shifts.
• Golf knowledge or experience in customer service settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for member interaction.
• Basic computer skills and understanding for daily check-ins and registrations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work long hours on feet and at irregular times.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the golf course, manages pace of play, and assists players as needed.
• Inspects player registration and green fee tickets.
• Prevents entry beyond starting tees and enforces course rules.
• Advises players to adjust pace to alleviate bottlenecks.
• Explains golf rules to settle disputes and maintains course etiquette.
• Enforces alcohol and dress code policies as required.
• Assists with golf course maintenance tasks and supplies in pro shop.

Skills

Punctuality

Friendly personality

Reliable transportation

Golf knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Computer

Golf Cart

Job description

CENTURY GOLF PARTNERS MANAGEMENT

Players Assistant-Marshall-Ranger

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Century Golf Partners is committed to providing an exceptional private club experience centered around member satisfaction, service, and engagement. The Starter plays an important role in creating that experience by serving as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for members and guests as they begin their round. This is a fast-paced position that involves assisting other staff and monitoring customers both on and off the golf course. A Players Assistant/ Marshal/Ranger mainly ensures that golfers keep good pace-of-play and act appropriately while on the property. Successful candidates will display a hard work ethic and the ability to interact with our customers in a friendly manner.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Punctuality; Friendly and outgoing personality

• Reliable car transportation

• Golf or Customer Service work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills and understanding
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Can work many hours on feet and can work at irregular hours

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols the golf course. Preventing unauthorized persons from using facilities, keep play running smoothly, and assist injured or ill players.
• Inspects player registration and green fee tickets.
• Prevents players from entering course beyond starting tee.
• Advises players to speed up or slow down to alleviate bottlenecks.
• Explains rules of game to settle disputes.
• Watch the golf course for good pace-of-play
• Enforce alcohol and dress code policies as needed
• Golf course maintenance; rake sand traps, fix ball marks, sweep tee mats, etc.
• Transport signage and people on and off of the golf course
• Clean golf balls and replenish golf ball stock in pro shop
• Any other necessary duties that aid the health and care of players and courses

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to stand on feet majority of the day.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors with exposure to extreme heat/humidity. Occasional inside help as needed.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Computer, Golf Cart