GOLF CLUB STARTER & RANGER

Position Summary

As a Golf Course Player Assistant at Duke Golf Club, your primary responsibility is to promote a positive golf experience by maintaining an appropriate pace of play, supporting golf operations, and ensuring that all guests enjoy a professional and welcoming environment. This role requires proactive interaction with players and coordination with pro shop staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote an enjoyable golf experience for all players.

• Monitor and maintain the pace of play, encouraging groups to complete 18 holes within the designated time frame.

• Patrol the golf course—driving in the opposite direction of play—to observe and assist players without disrupting their shots.

• Politely address and move along slow groups as needed.

• Record key operational data including number of players and golf cart usage.

• Enforce golf course rules and share any special instructions for the day in accordance with club policies.

• Assist players by locating lost balls or helping in ways that support timely play.

• Check player receipts at the first tee to ensure proper registration.

• Maintain cleanliness by monitoring waste disposal areas and reporting issues.

• Support tournaments and special events hosted at the golf course.

• Assist pro shop staff throughout the shift as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to remain professional, calm, and courteous when interacting with the public

• Self-motivated and proactive in resolving minor issues

• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Must be reliable, punctual, and work well in a team environment

Anticipated Pay Range

$18.00 – $22.42 per hour
Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

Why Work at Duke?

Duke University offers more than just a paycheck. Eligible employees can access:

• Competitive medical and dental coverage

• Generous retirement benefits

• Family-friendly and cultural support programs

Learn more at: hr.duke.edu/benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Partial high school education (or equivalent) required

• Ability to understand and follow instructions

Experience:

• No prior experience required

• Relevant golf or customer service experience preferred

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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