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Golf (Full Time) - CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

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City of Cambridge, MA | Cambridge Massachusetts United states
Expires: July 8, 2024

About The Department of Human Service Programs


The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.


About The Role


The Golf Course Ranger/Starter is a member of the DHSP Recreation staff and responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, including pace of play, at the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr./Fresh Pond Golf Course, an environmentally sensitive and challenging public nine-hole golf course operating from early spring through early December located on part of the Fresh Pond Reservation and operated under the guidelines of the Fresh Pond Stewardship Plan.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Taking technical supervision from and reporting to the Golf Professional/Director and the Assistant Golf Professional, the Golf Course Ranger/Starter may alternate between roles and is responsible for:


Ranger

  • Maintaining pace of play on the course i.e. No gaps between said group and the group ahead of them (Delivery of messages in a professional manner). The ranger may encounter issues regarding pace, health emergencies or severe weather. Maintaining a clear line of communication with professional staff, superintendent and starters is critical.
  • Offering to speed up play by looking for lost balls and potentially offering walkers a ride to the next shot or hole.
  • Returning carts to the Clubhouse area and ensuring that when carts are returned all keys are returned to the clubhouse, carts are cleaned and plugged in for the evening.
  • Minor cleaning responsibilities and trash removal from areas on the course.
  • Checking that carts are turned around and no keys in carts throughout the day.

Starter

  • Working closely with the Pro Shop staff to keep golfers on time to the first tee. Fresh Pond is an extremely busy facility and this role is crucial to daily operations.
  • The orderly and timely movement of tee times.
  • Ensuring the golf course policies and dress code are followed in addition to providing high quality customer service.
  • Greeting golfers and being available for questions or concerns.
  • Tracking golf cart and pull cart fees based on the rec track system.
  • Ensuring scorecards and pencils are at the first tee area.
  • Being aware of the daily calendar of events and assisting to execute where needed.
  • Checking that all players have a receipt before play.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Education and Experience

  • High School education or its equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the game of golf.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, WORK FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS

  • Will be driving in a cart on various terrains on the course. Light cleaning responsibilities and trash removal on a few areas of the course.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Exposed to all weather conditions. Required to adhere to all safety and dress code policies.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED


Please upload the below documents to complete your application

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

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