Hybrid Golf Course Assistant Full Time chez Washington City

Title: Golf Course Assistant Department: Leisure Services Division: Golf Course

Annual Pay Range: $41,922 - $50,339

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of advanced level, semi-professional and technical duties related promoting, teaching, and developing golf within the community; assists in the operation and management of a golf pro shop.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Golf Course Manager and Assistant Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Assists in providing supervision to Starter(s), Course Marshal(s) and Cart Attendant(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assumes overall responsibility for the daily course play and pro shop operations; assures proper staffing and completion of daily work assignments in the absence of the golf course Assistant Manager

Provides ongoing customer service to club membership and the golfing public; schedules tee times, collects fees, announces turns on the tees, sells range balls, assists with merchandise sales and service, and provides general information to the calling and walk-in patrons; assists in the organization of summer golf league play, monitors and records play results, calculates handicaps, verifies winners, etc.

Performs general financial record keeping related to fees collected, cash register balances, credit card transactions, etc.; performs day-end closing-out procedure to properly account for revenues and receipts; may prepare various reports illustrating course activities, patronage, finances, inventory, etc.

Performs opening and closing of course activities; unlocks facilities, disengages alarm systems, prepares worksheets and tee time start sheets, assures readiness of golf carts and stocks merchandise and operating supplies; assists in the supervision of all part-time shop personnel, i.e., starters and related personnel; ensures adequate scheduling of employees; assists to maintain payroll and personnel files.

Performs annual inventory of store and golf course supplies and equipment; fills out purchase orders; orders supplies; replaces worn and old equipment.

Assures proper maintenance of golf carts; monitors preventive maintenance program.

Assists in the development and enforcement of course policies, rules and regulations; monitors daily play to assure compliance; apprises and educates patrons and players as needed.

Assists to organize coordinate and implement men's, women's, and juniors programs and summer leagues; gives golf lessons; assists to maintain charts of running league scores coordinates and assists with registrations; provides education and instruction related to golf techniques and methods.

Assists to organize and manage special events and tournaments as needed to promote the game of golf and community recreation opportunities; assists with tournament operations such as scheduling, accepting applications and registrations, receiving fees, coordinating food, scoring, disseminating rules.

Responds to customer complaints; assures customer satisfaction; answers inquiries and directs visitors; assists customers with purchases, rentals; collects green fees and fees for season or quarterly passes; maintains an accurate record of all transactions.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school

AND

B. Three years of experience performing above or related duties;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, codes and ethics governing professional golf; of teaching and instruction related to popular golf techniques; of golf etiquette; of various types of golf equipment; of course conditions essential to prime golf play; of golf terminology; of game scoring and handicap computation; of principles and practices related to course management and supervision; of procedures necessary to organize and conduct tournaments; of interpersonal communication skills; working knowledge of fiscal management and budget development. Working knowledge of basic principles of supervision; of interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct play and instruction on a golf course; demonstrate a wide range of golf skills; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; teach technical golf skills to others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, public officials, and the general public.

3. Special Qualifications:

May be required to become certified as a qualified C Golf Course Assistant Lass X or A8 ( apprentice) golf pro.

May have completed PGA School level III.

May be required to be member in good standing of the Professional Golfers Association.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position generally performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving some muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.