Seasonal Golf Shop Associate I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

Golf Shop Associate I

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

The purpose of the Seasonal Golf Shop Associate I position is to provide customer service and support services to the City of Austin Municipal Golf Courses.

Duties may include the following but are not limited to:

• Sells golf equipment and supplies and records sales data on appropriate forms and through use of computer equipment.
• Collects payment for retail sales and rental of range balls and accurately accounts for all money received.
• Rents carts and collect greens and cart rental fees.
• Assigns tee times over the phone and in person and answer golf pro shop service-related questions.
• Arranges merchandise on shelves or in displays.
• Assist with golf course tasks similar to collecting range balls, relocating golf carts, light grounds keeping/maintenance.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Military/Veteran Preference for Interview Process: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists. Tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces at time. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant's needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• All APR Work Site Locations are Tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Salary: $22.05 per hour

Work Locations: Various City of Austin Golf Courses:

• Jimmy Clay Golf Course (5400 Jimmy Clay Drive)
• Roy Kizer Golf Course (5400 Jimmy Clay Drive)
• Lions Municipal Golf Course (2901 Enfield Rd)
• Morris Williams Golf Course (3851 Manor Road)
• Hancock Golf Course (811 East 41st Street)

Work Schedule:

• Variable Part-time work schedules, up to 20 hours per week.
• Days and hours will vary based on business need.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• May be required to work during special events outside the normal hours for programming needs.
• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.