Salary: $13.85 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03399
Department: Recreation Services – Golf Courses
Division: Boca Golf Club Course 63/27201
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
If you have a passion for customer service and love golf, the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club is the right place for you!
The Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club is a 167-acre complex with an 18-hole championship golf course of pure paradise. The City is looking for part-time personnel who will be responsible for providing superior service while maintaining the finest amenities.
SCHEDULE
Must be able to work flexible hours between 7am – Sunset including weekends and holidays.
Up to 25 hours per week
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
The Golf Course Starter is responsible for providing excellent service to all golf course patrons. The Starter is responsible for directing players to the first tee at the appropriate tee times. The Starter must maintain accurate tee sheet records and monitors pace of play on the course. This position is required to work a combination of morning and afternoon/evening shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays. The Golf Course Starter may be scheduled up to 25 hours per week (3 shifts).
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides excellent customer service
- Greets and welcomes customers
- Provides golf course information to the customers
- Manages daily tee sheets using Club Caddie software
- Arranges players in proper starting order
- Verifies that all revenues have been properly charged by inspecting and reconciling receipts
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area
- Maintains accurate tee sheet records
- Monitors pace of play through turn times and communication with Player Assistance
- Proficient in all golf course policies (Golfer classifications, rainchecks, refunds, lightning safety, equipment rental, dress code, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- The game of golf and/or golf course operations
- Basic computer software, including but not limited to email, for business operations
- Golf tee time management software
- Basic math functions
Skill in:
- Time management
- Ability to evaluate situations objectively and make an informed decision judgement
- Customer focused interpersonal communications
- Problem solving
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Operate in a high volume, demanding environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Manage and prioritize several tasks at the same time
- Work a fluctuating schedule that may occur during the week and/or weekend, including holidays.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
- Previous experience in customer service and golf operations preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions and animals/reptiles/insects. Must be able to stand for more than two hours at a time, stoop and bend, use manual dexterity or fine motor skills, have the ability to distinguish colors, proofread and check documents for accuracy, use a video display terminal, lift and carry articles weighing up to 20 lbs., and push/pull articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to operate City vehicles including golf cart, driving range picker and other electric or gas golf related vehicles.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON – BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee’s supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license – or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver’s license
- No, I do not have a Florida driver’s license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver’s license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
03
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
04
How much experience do you have providing customer service to the public?
- I have no previous experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more
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Please briefly describe your experience providing customer service to the public. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
06
Please indicate your level of knowledge with the game of golf.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
07
Please briefly tell us about your knowledge of or playing experience in the game of golf.
08
Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule up to 25 hours per week that might include days, evenings, weekends and holidays?
- Yes
- No
09
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question