FRENCHMAN’S CREEK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Golf Course Ranger

Department: Cart & Range

Reports To: Director of Golf

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: To maintain a consistent pace of play in conjunction with the provision for all players. The rangers will work directly with the starter and act not only as rangers but also as tenth tee starters during the busy season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers information/activities for the day from the starter at 7:00 am role call.
• Maintains a consistent pace of play on the golf course under the direct supervision of the starter.
• Uses a red/green flag system to inform members of slow-moving areas.
• Keeps in contact with the golf shop, starter, and driving range via radio.
• Acts as a tenth tee starter to assist with tee times.
• Enforces the daily rules of the course such as cart paths only; the 90-degree rule.
• Enforces the golf course rules such as proper attire, spike-less shoes, guest policy, and children.
• Assists the members with any special requests they may have.
• Patrol the golf courses constantly to monitor the pace of play.
• Patrols the golf course constantly for safety purposes.
• Patrols the golf course constantly checking for golf cart breakdowns.
• Check each emergency phone station to make sure they are fully operational and relays information to the starter and security gate.
• Always carry a first aid kit with all the appropriate supplies.
• Checks the scorecards and pencils on the golf course and replenishes them when necessary.
• Check the sand buckets, restroom facilities, and ice machines on the golf course.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.