Starter Ranger-Main Golf Shop-Seasonal

Pinehurst; Pinehurst (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst is seeking a Starter/Ranger to manage orderly play on our golf courses and ensure a welcoming experience for guests and members. You will guide players, communicate daily course conditions, and help maintain smooth tee-time operations.

The role requires basic education, the ability to stand for long periods, and comfort with operating a golf cart. Teamwork and reliability are essential in our dynamic work environment at Pinehurst.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with at least 3 months related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of general golf rules and etiquette is expected.
• Ability to stand for several hours and operate a golf cart when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee orderly play for members and guests on the golf courses.
• Inform players about daily course conditions and guidelines.
• Direct players to starting tees and manage tee sheets.
• Ensure timely play and monitor course conditions throughout the day.
• Maintain safety and provide assistance to players as needed.
• Adapt to multiple tasks as operations require.

Skills

Golf rules knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Stamina to stand long hours

Cart operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CULTURE:

Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and employee experience. Our Purpose is, “As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.” Our Values are; Genuine Hospitality, Be Trustworthy, Good Stewards and Inspired Innovation. If you’re seeking a heartfelt workplace then Pinehurst is the place for you. Every role contributes to upholding our treasured culture, performs their job duties consistently and handles other job duties as assigned in our ever-changing environment.

SUMMARY:

A Starter/Ranger is responsible for the overall management of orderly play by members and guests on the golf courses.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum three months related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be knowledgeable regarding the general rules of the play of golf
• Be able to stand for several hours consecutively
• Be physically able to operate a golf cart, getting in and out periodically for several hours a day
• Be able to tolerate adverse weather conditions
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Checking tee sheets, and directing players to the starting tee in a timely fashion.
• Inform players about daily course conditions, special playing conditions, and any general guidelines regarding play at Pinehurst each day.
• Be totally familiar with the courses of responsibility, monitoring specific conditions on the courses as well as tracking the timeliness of play of Members and Guests
• Be accessible to players for service or assistance at all times
• Must be aware of surroundings with an understanding of a golf environment. Must have the ability to see and react to the surroundings including errant golf balls and must understand and follow proper golf etiquette while completing tasks
• Check for payment vouchers of players.
• Check for proper functioning of certain equipment in and around the golf course.
• Report faulty golf course conditions.
• Keep accurate records; and perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time such as the return of abandoned carts, delivering messages, people, and equipment to the respective golf courses.
• Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of the position you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employees are expected to help you.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds of weight.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pinehurst, LLC reserves the right to transfer any Employee from his/her current job assignment or location to another job assignment or location as needed, either on a temporary or regular basis.