Starter

Ultipro; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k (19+)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Meadowlark Golf Course in Hinsdale, IL seeks a friendly Starter to welcome players, explain daily rules, and manage pace of play. You will coordinate groups from the first tee, maintain starting sheets, and ensure smooth operations on busy days while upholding safety rules.

The role requires dependable attendance, basic math, and a willingness to communicate with the Golf Shop and Head Professional. This is a full‑time on‑site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Possesses basic math skills and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to learn and follow pace-of-play guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Starts players on the first tee and explains daily rules.
• Keeps an accurate starting sheet and tracks player locations.
• Directs groups to the tee, ensuring one group at a time.
• Tours the course to maintain posted pace of play.
• Checks restrooms and water stations regularly.
• Maintains spacing on the course to avoid delays.
• Completes golfer tracking reports daily.
• Reminds players of cart rules and repairs ball marks.
• Reports issues to the Head Professional and communicates with the shop.
• Assists golfers as needed and supports safe work practices.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meadowlark Golf Course
Hinsdale, IL 60523, USA

Description

Meadowlark Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Starter. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused in providing superior service.

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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:

• Possesses basic math skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Full-time Benefits & Compensations:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k (19+).
• Holiday Pay.

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