Starter - Alexandria

Starter - Loch Lomond Golf Club, Alexandria

We are looking for an experienced to job share in the running of the 1^st Tee at Loch Lomond Golf Club.  As part of the Golf Operations Department, the Starter will work closely with Professional Shop Staff, Service Staff, Locker-room Attendants and Caddie Masters to ensure the delivery of exceptional service always.

The Starter is required to ensure that games tee off as per the sheet, at 12-minute intervals and we are looking for someone who has experience in managing a 1^st tee with a friendly and approachable personality.  We expect our Starters to lead by example always, communicate well with other departments in the business and, predominantly, work as a team.

Days / Hours of work:

• Contract: Monday 26^th March – Wednesday 31^st October 2018
• 4/5 days over 7 (must be flexible with days of work)
• Shifts will be set out at the beginning of the season between Starters
• Start as early as 6.00am on and finish as late as 6.00pm on occasion (during maximum daylight hours – operational hours will change depending on daylight)
• Hourly paid position

The Role:

• Greeting members and guests in the same polite manner on the 1^st tee
• Ensure games tee off at 12-minute intervals
• Replenish 1^st tee supplies notifying Professional Staff of any foreseeable shortages
• Communicate any tee sheet changes to the Professional Staff
• Be proactive in managing the tee sheet / golfers on the course and reporting any foreseeable issues to the Professional Staff
• Going out to Ranger on busier days and when there are reports of slow play
• Assist with additional operational duties as necessary whenever there is availability to do so e.g. service staff
• Complete a daily rounds report to be signed off with Professional Staff
• As this is a shared role, handover should always be provided

The Person must be:

• Polite, courteous and friendly to members and guests always
• Motivated and determined to go above and beyond what is expected
• Excellent at organising with an ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments
• Willing to study and learn who the members are
• Creative and flexible – there may be occasions where you are asked to work late / additional days
• Computer literate – MS Word, Outlook and Tee Time Management Systems – full training will be given on our Tee Time Management software

Performance of the Starter role will be reviewed at 6 and 10 weeks after which the trial period ends.