Starter/Ranger (Part-Time) at Sharks Tooth

Job Summary: The position of Golf Course Ranger/Starter is responsible for overseeing the operation of a golf course. In this career, you patrol the course and driving range, ensuring golfers follow the course’s rules and regulations. You monitor golfers during play and maintain golf course rules and play etiquette while maintaining the proper timeline of tee-offs. Your responsibilities include serving as a liaison between players, employees, and management along with communicating feedback between golfers and other staff.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Informs players of rules and regulations pertaining to the golf course, warns those players that aren’t following the rules and then informs proper golf course staff of those that are in violation.  

• Checks daily play tickets, provides direction and assistance to golfers and ensures the smooth flow of play on the course. 

• Drives golf cart and checks for pace of play, rules and regulations. 

• Provides timely updates and communication regarding pace of play, status of tee times, course conditions and other pertinent information to the Golf Pro Shop.  

• Completes accident and incident reports, handles emergency situations and submits documentation to the course supervisor when necessary. 

• Informs the Golf Professional or Assistant Golf Professional if supplies are low and need to be ordered.  

• Maintains accurate tee time, customer records and pace of play records using a computerized tee sheet program. 

• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above. 

• Ensures the cleanliness of the driving range 

• Ensures the Driving range is stocked with golf balls 

• All other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs  

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred  

• Previous experience in the golf industry preferred  

• Previous customer experience preferred   

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Detail oriented and thorough   

• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests  

• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards  

• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way  

• Ability to drive a golf cart  

• Basic knowledge of golf operations  

• Ability to think critically  

• Ability to solve conflicts individually  

• Ability to work as part of a team effectively and efficiently   

• Ability to multi-task  

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to spend entire shift on feet and walking (sometimes running)  

• Ability to lift 50 lbs  

Working Conditions: 

• Predominantly outdoors  

• Exposure to the elements  

• Exposure to extreme heat or cold depending on the season  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities.  St. Joe Hospitality reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.