What are the responsibilities and job description for the PGA Golf Management Intern position at The Los Angeles Country Club?
Position Summary
Responsible for being attentive to all members’ needs while maintaining a clean, organized work environment through-out all three departments of the outside operations: Practice Facilities, Bag Room & Cart Barn. Work closely with golf professional staff to learn all areas of the golf operation to better prepare you for a career in golf. Relied upon to work efficiently with in the procedures of each part of the operation while keeping in line with the standards of The Los Angeles Country Club and expectations of its membership.
Position Responsibilities
Practice Facilities
- Consistently present entire practice facility in a pre-determined fashion each day
- Keep chipping greens clear of golf balls after member and guest use
- Rake all bunkers after member and guest use
- Keep range deck clear of broken tees when possible
- Communicate with Starter to ensure players head to the first tee in a timely and orderly fashion
- Communicate with Golf Instructors to make sure they have all supplies necessary for their lessons
- Make sure the practice facility is fully stocked with golf balls in all necessary stations by periodically picking and cleaning used golf balls throughout the day
- Clean all golf balls hit onto the range before presenting them for use again
- Work with Golf Professional staff with extra duties during tournaments and events
Bag Room
- Always be present & visible to deter members retrieving their own bags
- Clean all members clubs before storing them after play
- Communicate with Starter to pull members golf bags in a timely fashion
- Check rental sets to make sure no clubs are missing after use
- Keep bag storage area clean and presentable at all times
- Perform club repairs such as re-gripping, re-shafting and other basic club repair services
- Communicate with Cart Barn Attendant to ensure appropriate number of golf carts are available
- Greet and assist all members or guests coming off the course and/or driving range
- Work with Golf Professional staff with extra duties during tournaments and events
Cart Barn
- Maintain the daily cleanliness and restocking of cart fleet at all times
- Keep cart barn clean and organized at all times
- Utilize cart rotation program for equal use among cart fleet
- Follow Armor-all detailing scheduling program to maintain spotless cart fleet
- Report all cart maintenance issues to immediate supervisor in a timely fashion
- Remain in communication with starter and bag room attendant to ensure proper number of carts are parked up top for member and guest use
- Work with Golf Professional staff with extra duties during tournaments and events
Golf Shop
- Service member and guest merchandising needs and requests
- Help coordinate tee times, guest play and daily golf course events with the starter and professional staff
- Assist starter to help maintain pace of play that meets the LACC’s standards
- Work with tournament coordinator to learn tournament software and assist in executing a successful tournament
- Work with shop merchandiser to learn buying process and create successful vendor displays
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized golf shop
Assist in developing and conducting junior golf camps and adult golf clinics
Qualifications:
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Ability to work harmoniously with patrons and fellow employees
- Ability learn and enforce course policies, rules and regulations
- Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must be physically able to do assigned work as outlined
Education
- High school graduate
- Current student in a University PGA Golf Management program
Experience
- Two (2) years previous experience at a private golf facility is preferred
Salary : $20 - $20