Golf Attendant

Position Purpose/Summary

Seasonal work involves responsibility for starting golfers, patrolling the golf course, checking golf receipts/tags, and working in the pro shop at Springfield's municipal golf courses. Work is performed under administrative supervision in accordance with well-established golf course practices and procedures and requires the exercise of considerable tact and initiative in enforcing rules, regulations and addressing complaints. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions

• Sells golf tickets and collects fees.

• Starts golfers off first/tenth tee in a safe and orderly fashion; inspects green fees and cart fees receipts for golfers.

• Advises golfers of schedules of play and waiting times, course conditions, and course rules.

• Patrols golf course for compliance with course rules and regulations; takes steps to ensure correct pace of play.

• Prepares golf carts for use; cleans and positions carts after each round.

• Serves notice that food and beverages not purchased at the golf course concession are not allowed.

• Assists with accounting for fees collected and with keeping clerical records.

• Assists in tournaments and special events.

• Assists with first aid for minor accidents.

• May perform routing custodial and labor work to maintain neat and orderly golf course and building conditions.

• Responsible for filling portable water coolers at various locations.

• Ensures that patrons have a safe and enjoyable golf experience.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of golf play, rules, and etiquette conducive to acceptable play.

• Knowledge of proper golf course conditions.

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques for cashiering.

• Working knowledge of first aide for minor accidents

• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly.

• Ability to follow directives in an effective and timely manner.

• Ability to perform custodial and laboring functions.

• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the general public.

Education and Experience

Golfing experience or knowledge preferred.