DeKalb Park District
Position Description
DEPARTMENT: Golf Course Operations
TITLE: Golf Shop Attendant
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Golf Shop Attendant shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Golf Shop at River Heights and Buena Vista Golf Courses and assists in other areas as required.
PAY RATE: $15.00/hour - $17.00/hour
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Golf & Rental Facilities Operations Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
1. Ensures that activities and programs at the golf facility are conducted with a customer oriented presentation that reflects positively on the facility and the DeKalb Park District.
2. Works to provide a safe environment for both staff and patrons.
3. Responsible for the daily safety inspection and cleanliness of the Golf Shop and log/report any necessary repairs to the Golf & Rental Facilities Operations Manager.
4. Responsible for the daily financials of the Golf Shop ensuring the District’s cash handling procedures are followed.
5. The Golf Shop Attendant will assist in tournaments, outings, and special events as required.
6. Assist in retail sales of golf merchandise.
7. Assist in weekly inventory procedures/controls and preparing reports.
8. Assist in the daily maintenance and repair of the clubhouse facility as needed.
9. Adheres to the dress code for Golf operations.
10. Assist with custodial services, carpet cleaning, and snow & ice removal as needed.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
1. Assist the Food & Beverage operations as required.
2. Works in other departments of the Park District as needed to maximize Park District resources.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and Experience: None.
2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A. Participating knowledge of the game of golf.
B. Well organized and ability to work independently as well as with others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be 21 years of age or older.
2. Valid Illinois driver’s license.
3. City of DeKalb TIPS certification.
4. Safe Food Handlers certification.
5. Requires evenings, weekend and holiday hours.
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 sit or stand for long periods of time, climb up and down stairs, use a computer, and answer the phone. The employee is occasionally required to climb up and down various structures within this facility and be able to handle heights not to exceed 15 feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs by themselves or 50 lbs with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 works near people playing golf, high pressure irrigation, pumps and motors, high voltage, mowing and construction equipment, motorized golf carts, hydraulics under pressure, fuel, oils, cleaning products, etc. Several bodies of water, hot and cold surfaces and equipment associated with food preparation, alcoholic beverages and equipment associated with concessions, HVAC systems, or in adverse weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fertilizers and pesticides used in the operation of a golf course. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference and/or background check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
