Starter/Player Assistant

ZEALANDIA HOLDING COMPANY; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

ZEALANDIA HOLDING COMPANY is seeking a Part Time Starter/Player Assistant at Wachesaw Golf in Murrells Inlet, SC. The role directs the flow of traffic, enforces course rules, and guides players in etiquette while supporting tournament operations and course maintenance.

This position requires enthusiasm, excellent communication, and a valid driver’s license. You will educate players on pace of play and golf etiquette, and assist with on-course issues throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of the rules of golf; excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to enforce golf course policies with firmness and tact; make customers feel welcome.

Responsibilities

• Direct the flow of traffic and enforce course rules.
• Instruct players in etiquette and pace of play; maintain starting time intervals.
• Assist in tournament operations and greens maintenance tasks.
• Educate players about pace of play, golf rules, and etiquette.
• Escort unauthorized individuals from the course and rake sand traps.

Skills

Active listening

Autonomy

Oral Communication

Energy

Friendliness

Judgment

Organization

Problem Solving

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wachesaw Golf - Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: General Labor

Position Summary

The Starter/Player Assistant will direct the flow of traffic, enforce course rules and regulations, instruct players in etiquette, assist in tournament operations, oversee the golf course grounds, and help players with on‑course issues. The Player Assistant will be an ambassador of goodwill on and off the golf course.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and implementation of the pace of play.
• Maintain established starting time intervals in coordination with the golf shop staff to ensure pace of play.
• Enforce and implement the rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily records and prepare reports to the supervisor of all incidents, accidents and customer concerns.
• Inform and educate golfing customers about pace of play, golf rules and golf etiquette.
• Perform light golf maintenance duties such as filling divots, repairing ball marks, and trash removal.
• Assist in tournament operations and act as an ambassador of goodwill on and off the golf course.
• Request slower playing groups to speed up pace, if appropriate.
• Escort unauthorized people from the course.
• Ensure sand traps are raked.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of the rules of golf; excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and professional demeanor; ability to be both firm and tactful in enforcing golf course policies; ability to make every customer feel more welcome than anywhere else.

LHR's Core Competencies

• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Customer oriented: Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.
• Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Active listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Energy: Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendliness: Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Judgment: Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organization: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, and bending. Occasionally sitting and squatting/kneeling may be required. Lifting 10 to 20 pounds is frequent, and 21 to 50 pounds is occasional. Pushing or pulling 12 to 40 pounds is occasional.

Work Environment

Will work outside in varying weather conditions and must be appropriately dressed for duty. Constant standing and bending over will be required.