Native Oaks Golf Club in Valley Center, CA is excited to announce the exceptional career of Player Assistant/Starter! This role is ideal for individuals with golf knowledge and who excel in a hospitality-focused environment and are committed to delivering outstanding service.

General Purpose:
Starts players on the golf course explaining the rules of play for the day. Tours the golf course encouraging players to maintain a reasonable pace of play.

Pay rate range: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Essential Duties:
• Starts players on the first tee explaining the rules of play for the day.
• Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players are known.
• Cues groups to move to the first tee and makes sure not more than one group is on the tee at on time.
• Tours the golf course assisting players when needed to maintain the posted pace of play for the day.
• Checks the restrooms and water stations on a regular schedule.
• Maintains proper spacing on the golf course to avoid delays.
• Completes the golfer tracking report on a daily basis.
• Reminds players of the cart rules of the day.
• Repairs ball marks and collects any trash that may be on the course. Replaces any hazard stakes or directional signage.
• Communicates with the Golf Shop and Starter on a regular basis.
• Monitors the course and ensure customer satisfaction. Assists golfers when needed.
• Reports all problem situations to the Head Professional in a timely manner.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Player Assistant/Starter:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn and enforce course policies, rules, and regulations
• Must be dependable and have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be available to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:
• Frequently stands and walks; reaches with hands and arms
• Regularly sits and uses hands; talks or hears.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Regularly lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:
• Valid Driver’s License.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
• Working knowledge of the rules of golf is preferred
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).