Starter/Marshal

Gamble Sands; Brewster (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Playing privileges

50% off food anytime

Cost plus 10% in the golf shop

Job summary

Gamble Sands is seeking a friendly Starter/Ranger to assist guests, guide play to the first tee, and help maintain a smooth pace on our course. You will provide information, perform check-in support, and ensure accurate revenue handling at the start of play.

Ideal candidates have a valid driver’s license for equipment operation, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills to deliver outstanding guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required if operating golf cars or range equipment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly personality with a positive public-facing demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Customer/guest oriented with dependable reliability.
• Working knowledge of the game of golf preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and provide course information to guests.
• Assist guests with check-in and guide them to the first tee to pace play.
• Ensure revenues are properly recorded by inspecting receipts before play.
• Keep staff informed about pace of play and first tee conditions.
• Provide scorecards, pencils, and other items as needed.
• Explain course conditions and expected pace of play to guests.
• Enforce course policies and observe pace of play on the course.
• Assist slower groups and report infractions to golf shop staff.
• Support starter on busy periods and relay pace information.

Skills

Driver's license

Strong work ethic

Friendly personality

Organized

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Dependable

Golf knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Starter/Ranger is an integral part of the guest experience and golf operations team, providing guest service by guiding players to the first tee at appropriate times and helping control a smooth pace of play on the golf course. The role also provides communication, directions, advice, and answers guest questions related to the golf course.

Experience Required

• Must have a valid driver's license if driving golf cars or driving range equipment
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must have a friendly personality and enjoy working with the public
• Must be organized and able to work well in a fast paced environment
• Must have a strong customer/guest orientation
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be dependable
• Working knowledge of the game of golf preferred

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains professional appearance
• Provides information regarding the golf course, play time and other golf related issues
• Provides customer service to arriving guests to help expedite check-in process
• Verifies that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they begin play on the golf course
• Keeps golf personnel informed regarding pace of play off the first tee
• Supplies guests with scorecards, pencils and other items if needed
• Advises guests of course conditions and expected pace of play
• Implements and supports all course policies and programs as communicated by management
• Observes pace of play on the golf course
• Assists slower groups/players and requests them to speed up play, where appropriate
• Reports pace of play to starter and golf shop personnel
• Assists starter on the first tee if needed during heavy demand periods
• Reports infractions to appropriate golf shop personnel
• Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Benefits

• Playing privileges
• 50% off food anytime
• Cost plus 10% in the golf shop