Golf Attendant

Job Title

Facilitator of Golf Services

Job Description

Hiring rate: $11.52 hourly. Full salary range: $11.52-$14.12 hourly. Check out the courses at Watters Creek. We're currently hiring for both a part-time and a seasonal position. The seasonal role is temporary and will run from May through September. This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The City of Allen, with over 100,000 residents, is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City's mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that Matters!"

• People First Giving priority to others
• Respect Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity Serving with honesty, trust, and hard work
• Deliver Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the provision of golf services to the citizens of Allen and the golfing community. This is accomplished by providing numerous forms of customer service at the golf course such as gathering practice balls and stocking ball machine. Other duties may include the cleaning and preparation of golf carts, tournament assistance, golf bag assistance, various ground maintenance tasks, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides customer service by greeting golf course patrons, provides facility information as needed, distributes golf carts as directed, handles golf bags for patrons, and answers patrons' questions and concerns.
• Washes, waxes, and stages golf carts, and ensures cart batteries are fully charged.
• Provides service to range facility in maintaining the driving range by gathering practice balls, returning them to the range attendant office or golf shop, and stocking ball machine.
• Maintains the cart preparation facility by reporting problems to the appropriate staff for repair.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Less than a High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements: Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Basic golf course operations and etiquette
• Customer service principles and practices
• Safe operation of golf carts and maintenance equipment
• City of Allen's PRIDE values and service standards
• Workplace safety and cleanliness standards

Skilled in:

• Providing friendly and professional customer service
• Operating, cleaning, and staging golf carts
• Collecting, transporting, and restocking driving range balls
• Assisting patrons with golf bags and facility information
• Performing light maintenance and reporting facility issues
• Communicating effectively with staff, patrons, and supervisors

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and uphill/downhill.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weight frequently.
• Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Since this part-time position generally works less than 20 hours per week, this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health, retirement, or accrued time off, but it offers plenty of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community! This is your chance to be part of Work that Matters! apply today and start your exciting journey with us!

All City employees also enjoy free access to recreation centers, including:

• Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
• Ford Pool (Summer Only)
• Joe Farmer Recreation Center
• The Edge (Summer Only)
• Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center
• Allen Senior Recreation Center (60+)