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Troon

Starter/Player Assistant

San Antonio, TX · On-site

La Cantera Golf Club, located in San Antonio, TX , is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Part-Time Starter/Player Assistant ! We are seeking a motivated individual who is ...

Troon Golf

Starter/Player Assistant

San Antonio, TX · On-site

La Cantera Golf Club, located in San Antonio, TX , is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Part-Time Starter/Player Assistant ! We are seeking a motivated individual who is ...

Troon Golf

Player Assistant

Steamboat Springs, CO · On-site

$15 - $15.75/hr

The Starter / Player Assistant plays a critical role in organizing groups on the first tee, maintaining the tee schedule, and keeping records of cart numbers, turn, and finish times. * The Starter ...

Troon

Player Assistant

Steamboat Springs, CO · On-site

$15.75/hr

The Starter / Player Assistant plays a critical role in organizing groups on the first tee, maintaining the tee schedule, and keeping records of cart numbers, turn, and finish times. * The Starter ...

Troon

Starter

Punta Gorda, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $19/hr

Key Responsibilities of the Starter/Player Assistant: * Starts players on the first tee explaining the rules of play for the day. * Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players ...

Troon Golf

Starter

Punta Gorda, FL · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Key Responsibilities of the Starter/Player Assistant: * Starts players on the first tee explaining the rules of play for the day. * Maintains an accurate starting sheet so the whereabouts of players ...

Troon Golf

Player Assistant/Starter

Dumfries, VA · On-site

$12.77 - $12.87/hr

Potomac Shores Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Player Assistant/Starter. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...

Troon

Player Assistant/Starter

Dumfries, VA · On-site

$12.77/hr

Potomac Shores Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Player Assistant/Starter. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...

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What is a Starter Player Assistant?

A Starter Player Assistant is a staff member who helps facilitate the start of play in sports or recreational activities, particularly in golf or similar settings. Their main responsibilities include greeting players, organizing groups, ensuring everyone is ready at their designated start times, and providing information about course rules or schedules. Starter Player Assistants help maintain the flow of play, answer participant questions, and may also help enforce safety and etiquette standards. This role is important for ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all players.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Starter Player Assistant?

To thrive as a Starter Player Assistant, you need a solid understanding of golf rules, course operations, and excellent customer service skills, often supported by experience in hospitality or sports management. Familiarity with tee time management systems, radio communication devices, and golf cart operations is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to manage time efficiently help you stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring smooth course flow, enhancing player experience, and maintaining operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges a Starter Player Assistant might face during busy game days, and how can they effectively manage them?

Starter Player Assistants often encounter fast-paced, high-pressure situations on busy game days, particularly when coordinating player check-ins and ensuring games start on time. Managing multiple players, handling last-minute schedule changes, and addressing participants’ questions all at once can be challenging. Effective communication, staying organized, and remaining calm under pressure are key to successfully managing these tasks. Proactively preparing materials and checklists ahead of time can also help streamline operations and ensure a positive game day experience for everyone involved.

What is the difference between Starter Player Assistant vs Player Coach?

AspectStarter Player AssistantPlayer Coach
CredentialsBasic sports certifications, coaching licensesAdvanced coaching certifications, experience
Work EnvironmentSports teams, training facilitiesSports fields, gyms, training centers
Employer & IndustrySports clubs, youth leaguesProfessional teams, sports organizations
Search & Comparison IntentEntry-level coaching roles, team supportAdvanced coaching, team management

The Starter Player Assistant typically supports coaching staff and assists with training younger or less experienced players, often requiring basic certifications. In contrast, a Player Coach has more advanced coaching credentials and takes on leadership roles within the team. While both work within sports environments, the Player Coach usually operates at a higher level with greater responsibilities.

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Starter / Player Assistant

Littleton, CO

Raccoon Creek Golf Course
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Raccoon Creek Golf Courseexternal

$11.10/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Starter / Player Assistant plays a critical role in organizing groups on the first tee, maintaining the tee schedule and keeping records of cart numbers, turn and finish times. The Starter / Player Assistant is also critical in getting our message to the players in terms of golf cart traffic, pace of play expectations and care of the course. 


They will provide a critical customer service role, communicating with players on the course. In addition to optimizing our pace of play, the Starter / Player Assistant will communicate vital information about golf cart traffic regulations, course rules and etiquette. The Starter / Player Assistant is a point of contact with all players, communicating information about course conditions and the day's pace of play. They will also serve a critical role in summoning help when emergency assistance is needed.


Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide a friendly greeting to all players you encounter on the course. Promote and offer outstanding customer service. Greet and deliver a consistent message to each group and give them the opportunity to voice any concerns
  • Make sure that each group is aware of our pace of play policy and what is happening on the course ahead of them on any given day. Provide updates as warranted
  • Coordinate with the Starter and Golf Shop to monitor the pace of play. Obtain golf cart numbers for each group. Maintain contact with the Starter to track times and turn times for each group
  • Confirm with the first ten groups of the day tee times that the turn time is expected to be 2 hours or less with a 4-hour finish
  • The expectation for the remainder of the day is to maintain contact with the group ahead
  • It is imperative that we correct the pace of slow groups as soon as possible. Monitor subsequent groups to determine if they are maintaining proper pace of play. Follow up with any slow group and check their progress. If they return to the proper pace, thank them
  • Diplomatically provide instructions to groups requiring pace of play improvement. Stress that the staff is concerned with their relationship with the group in front of them, not the group following them
  • Any time you determine that a situation with a golfer is becoming confrontational and/or out of control, immediately advise the golf shop
  • Track pace of play/starting sheets and turn in the sheet at the end of the day to the golf shop
  • Utilize the GPS system to assist your efforts as a player assistant
  • Assist with the staging of golf carts during morning shifts and assist with the de-staging of golf carts during any p.m. shift. as needed
  • Assist golfers in the location of any items lost on the course   
  • Monitor golf cart traffic on the course and correct any improper cart driving patterns
  • At the direction of the golf shop staff, the player assistant shall maintain the cleanliness and stocking of supplies of the two on course restrooms
  • Perform all other duties as directed by the golf shop staff
  • Pick up loose trash around the course and carry plenty of sand/seed mix to replenish golfer cart containers and fill in divots as you travel the course.


Why work with us?

Part Time employees at Raccoon Creek enjoy the opportunity to make t-times and play at no charge on Mondays and Tuesdays. Carts are optional and cart fees are only $10 for 18 holes. Employees may also play at no charge on a "space-available" basis on all other days. Employees may bring guests to play for $28 for 18 holes. This "employee guest rate" includes a cart. 9-hole fees during pre-determined times are half of these amounts. Employees may also utilize the driving range at no charge. Employees also receive discounts on Food and Beverage in our Golf Course Restaurant and on merchandise in the Golf Shop.

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