Ranger Or Starter

Heartfelt Hospitality Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verandah Club in Fort Myers, FL is hiring for a Starter/Ranger. The role greets players by name, enforces pace of play, and ensures help is provided as needed. You will monitor course conditions, manage tee times, and coordinate with staff to maintain a smooth rounds experience.

The position requires knowledge of golf, a valid license, and strong customer service skills. Full-time and part-time roles are available with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the game of golf.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent memory to remember guests and member names.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all Club rules and regulations.
• Greets players and assists with registration and supplies.
• Advise members and guests about restrictions and course data.
• Pair singles and twosomes to form foursomes; manage tee times.
• Maintain pace of play and communicate with ranger about blocks.
• Ensure course cleanliness and proper gear daily.
• Coordinate with Golf Shop for tee time updates and emergencies.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Excellent memory

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and professionalism

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring –Starter/Ranger
Verandah Club | Fort Myers, FL

Pay: $15 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Benefits & Perks (Full-time)

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

About the Position

The Verandah Club is seeking professional, friendly, and service-oriented Starters/Rangers to join our team. The Starter/Ranger helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for members and guests by assisting with course opening and/or closing procedures, coordinating the start of play from the first tee, communicating course rules and guidelines, and monitoring pace of play to help maintain established standards.

About Verandah Club

Nestled within the beautiful Verandah community along the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida, Verandah Club offers an exceptional private club experience where championship golf, outstanding dining, and genuine hospitality come together. Members enjoy two award-winning golf courses, exceptional practice facilities, an active social calendar, premier tennis and fitness amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters lasting friendships and memorable experiences.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance

Job title

Starter / Ranger

Reports to

Head Golf Pro

Classification

Hourly, Full Time, Part Time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

As required

Job purpose

Greets all players by name. Assures pace of play is maintained. Assures that help is provided as needed. Observes and enforces policies regarding pace of play and informs maintenance department when areas of concern are observed. Sees that the course remains free of litter. Enforces the Dress Code Policy.

Duties and responsibilities - Ranger

• Enforces all Club rules and regulations.
• Enforces the cart regulations and proper pace of play.
• Assists players when necessary.
• Patrols course in reverse order (18 to 1)
• Posts course condition signs as necessary.
• Keeps extra towels, pencils and scorecards on hand.
• Keeps extra sand on hand to fill divots as well as keeping a ball mark repair tool.
• Keeps copies of daily play sheets and makes sure all updates are on the sheets.
• Keeps starters posted as to problem groups or problem areas.
• Assists starters as necessary in starting groups.
• Visible to all players.
• Checks ice machines
• Keeps the course clean.
• Checks restrooms for cleanliness and supplies.
• Checks ball washers for water and towels.

This position guide does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Duties and responsibilities - Starter

• Enforces all Club rules and regulations.
• Greets players, ensures that each player has properly registered, and provides supplies needed such as scorecards. Also advises on course conditions, i.e. 90-degree carts, cart paths only and other pertinent data of the day, event and course.
• Advise members and guests about restrictions and answers all questions accurately and courteously.
• Pairs up singles and twosomes to make foursomes whenever possible. Maintains eight or nine-minute tee times without rushing or crowding players at first tee.
• Keeps track of actual variances in tee times due to early tee-offs, no shows or late tee-times.
• Recognizes players who are slow or fast and communicate with ranger about same in an effort to maintain smooth play, working to attain approximately four-hour rounds, course and pace of play.
• Using tee sheet times ensures that groups make turn so as to assist ranger to help flow and pace of play.
• Must know what's always going on regarding the course and keeps in touch with the ranger in the event of emergencies.
• In touch with the Golf Shop for added or cancelled tee times to better control tee and player flow.
• Keeps in touch with the Cart Barn to have them retrieve extra carts.
• Returns radio to the Cart Barn, turns it off and puts it on charge at the end of the day.
• Cleans cart and puts it on charge at the end of the day.

This position guide does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the game of golf
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent memory to remember guests and member names
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Direct reports

None.