Golf Course Player Assistant (Recreation Assistant)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years for all tasks (16 years to work the range, carts, clean-up, and detail work)

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Mystic Creek Golf Course and Banquet Center, Milford, MI

HOURS OF WORK: Seasonal Position working 20 to 40 hours per week during the golf season (typically April through October but could run March through November based on weather). The golf course is a 7-day operation, opening as early as 6:00 a.m. and closing as late as 10:00 p.m. The schedule for this position will vary and will include frequent evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees need to be available to work various shifts in order to have enough daily coverage. Extended time off during this period is extremely limited.

NOTE: As a Mystic Creek employee you will receive a free season pass to Camp Dearborn and discounts on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and golf, golf equipment, and golf apparel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Employee may perform pro shop, starter/ranger and golf cart attendant duties as required.

• Employee may answer the phone, make tee time reservations, and receive patron's money for fees, merchandise and snack bar items (some alcoholic).

• Employee may be responsible for overseeing individual golfing parties and monitoring their play on the course.

• Employee may patrol the course, monitor the pace of play, enforce course rules and policies, and maintain course appearance.

• Employee may prepare power carts for golfers, or for service as needed, and retrieve carts from golfers.

• Wash and clean carts and return to storage area.

• Maintain the cart outside service area.

• Employee is required to wear provided uniform (shirt & name badge).

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some knowledge of the game of golf, including proper golfing etiquette.

• Ability to operate cash register/computer system.

• Ability to keep records and prepares reports in a timely manner.

• Ability to follow oral instructions. Strong verbal communication skills.

• Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy in dealing with fellow employees, the public and enforcing course rules.

• Ability to maintain contact with golfers.

• Ability to operate and communicate via two-way radio.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times per shift.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION:

Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.