Golf Cart Attendant / Starter

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Greets customers and assists with loading and unloading equipment on carts.Provides relative information regarding golf course conditions, local rules, expected playing time, golf course safety, emergency procedures, golf course etiquette and other golf related issues.Verifies receipts of players.Assists players as necessary with carts, scorecards and rules of play.Maintains clean and orderly appearance of the starter's area at all times.Provides emergency assistance to golfers as necessary.Observes and coordinates pace of play.Reminds golfers to replace divots, repair ball marks and rake sand traps.Replenishes water in drinking containers on course.Assists Pro Shop staff in preparing for and running tournaments, clinics and other special events.Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One year of related experience to include knowledge of rules of golf and golf course etiquette preferred.Valid South Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of groundskeeping.Ability to provide quality service to customers.Knowledge of the golf course layout.Knowledge of golfing rules and regulations.Knowledge of departmental policies and proceduresAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to be attentive to surroundings while working on a golf course. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move bags of fertilizer and other objects and the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed outdoors with constant exposure to noise, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, insects, inclement weather and golfers. Employee exposed to a variety of maintenance equipment and chemicals. REASONABLE ACCOMODATION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.