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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | Wood dale Illinois United states
Expires: April 3, 2024
Restaurant discounts, pro-shop discounts, and golf privileges!!
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.
The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of it's citizens.
Job Summary
This position provides customer service to golfers at District golf courses while providing leadership to seasonal golf staff and administrative support to the Golf Services team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pay: $16 - $20/hour
Benefits: Restaurant discounts, pro-shop discounts, and golf privileges!!
Preferred Candidate: Should be interested in a career in the golf business, and available to work 35 to 40 hours per week during the golf season
Work Environment: Indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions in a golf facility setting
Location: The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison or Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.
The Preserve at Oak Meadows is an award-winning public facility in the western suburbs of Chicago, featuring an 18-hole golf course, a practice facility, and a new clubhouse. Owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, The Preserve's sister courses include Maple Meadows in Wood Dale, and Green Meadows in Westmont.
In 2017, The Preserve at Oak Meadows reopened to the public after a $16 million renovation project that transformed the 288-acre property into an environmental haven with a new, world-class 18-hole layout. Since reopening, the reinvented property has been honored with awards and recognition from national golf publications and environmental groups alike, including:
Expires: April 3, 2024
Restaurant discounts, pro-shop discounts, and golf privileges!!
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.
The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of it's citizens.
Job Summary
This position provides customer service to golfers at District golf courses while providing leadership to seasonal golf staff and administrative support to the Golf Services team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate the golf handicap service, point-of-sale, phone, and registration systems.
- Perform customer check-in, coordinate flow of golf play, and conduct tee-time registration.
- Assist in the purchasing, pricing, and display of pro shop merchandise.
- Provide information to the public regarding the District golf courses, District and facility rules and regulations, safety guidelines, and Golf Services operations.
- Sell merchandise, including golf equipment, snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Observe customer traffic patterns and anticipate upcoming needs.
- Assist in the opening and closing of the pro shop and clubhouse.
- Assist in planning, staging, scoring, and execution of leagues, golf events and instructional programming.
- Assist in recording inventories, perform data entry, and prepare reports.
- Maintain a clean retail environment at the pro shop and clubhouse.
- Assist supervisor with the selection of staff, schedule, train, provide guidance and communicate day-to-day work activities, department expectations, and work rules. Relay and provide input regarding work performance, training needs and growth opportunities while promoting morale.
- Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District's safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
- Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as required.
- 18 years of age or older at time of hire.
- 1 year of experience in a customer service position in a retail environment.
- Must have and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtain upon hire (training provided).
- Must have and maintain Illinois Mandated Reporter certification or obtain upon hire (training provided).
- Must have and maintain Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Basic knowledge of golf facility operations.
- Advanced knowledge of the game of golf.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Pay: $16 - $20/hour
Benefits: Restaurant discounts, pro-shop discounts, and golf privileges!!
Preferred Candidate: Should be interested in a career in the golf business, and available to work 35 to 40 hours per week during the golf season
Work Environment: Indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions in a golf facility setting
Location: The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison or Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.
The Preserve at Oak Meadows is an award-winning public facility in the western suburbs of Chicago, featuring an 18-hole golf course, a practice facility, and a new clubhouse. Owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, The Preserve's sister courses include Maple Meadows in Wood Dale, and Green Meadows in Westmont.
In 2017, The Preserve at Oak Meadows reopened to the public after a $16 million renovation project that transformed the 288-acre property into an environmental haven with a new, world-class 18-hole layout. Since reopening, the reinvented property has been honored with awards and recognition from national golf publications and environmental groups alike, including:
- Golf Inc. - 2018 Renovation of the Year Winner
- Golf Digest - 2017 Green Star Award Winner
- Chicago Wilderness - Force of Nature Award
- Golfweek - 2023 Best Courses You Can Play
- Golf Inc. - 2022 Clubhouse of the Year Honoree
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