Starter

We're hiring a Part Time Starter/Ranger at Chick Evans Golf Course in Morton Grove, Illinois!

Whether you’re just kickstarting your career or have a long-standing passion for customer service and working with people, there’s an exciting new opportunity for you at Chick Evans Golf Course. Gain first-hand, in-depth customer service experience and engage with outdoorsmen from all over. Whether you’re in need of a part-time side hustle or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to seize the moment and develop lasting skills and relationships.

Ideal candidates are friendly and organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Starter/Rangers provide guest services by guiding players to the first tee at appropriate times and controlling a smooth pace of play on the golf course. Beginners are welcome – while knowledge of golf is preferred, previous Golf Course Starting experience is not required for the position.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license (if driving golf cars or driving range equipment)
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must have friendly personality and enjoy working with the public
• Must be organized and able to work well in fast paced environment
• Must have strong customer/guest orientation
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be dependable
• Working knowledge of the game of golf preferred

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains professional appearance
• Provides information regarding the golf course, play time and other golf related issues
• Provides customer service to arriving guests to help expedite check-in process
• Verifies that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they begin play on the golf course
• Keeps golf shop personnel informed regarding pace of play off the first tee
• Supplies guests with scorecards, pencils and other items if needed
• Advises guests of course conditions and expected pace of play
• Implements and supports all course policies and programs as communicated by management
• Observes pace of play on the golf course
• Assists slower groups/players and requests them to speed up play, where appropriate
• Requests slower playing groups to allow others to play through, if appropriate
• Report’s pace of play to starter and golf shop personnel
• Assists starter on the first tee if needed during heavy demand periods
• Reports infractions to appropriate golf shop personnel (Head Pro, 1st Assistant, etc.)
• Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager