Professional Golf Management Intern

About the Organization Nantucket Golf Club is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles out to sea off the coast of Cape Cod, MA. Nantucket has been ranked as the "best island" and "top island" of the US and the World. It is a beautiful place to live or spend a summer! NGC was founded with a vision of creating a world premier immersion experience rooted in the tenants of the game of golf. Built on land shaped by the sea, the award winning Rees Jones designed course uses the natural contours of Nantucket Island to create a classic route that captures the spirit of the game and of the country's great golf clubs. It is with this spirit of excellence, and appreciation of the unique and historic Nantucket Island environment, that we look to provide a relaxed but refined experience for our members and their guests. Since its inception, Nantucket Golf Club has become not only the one of the top clubs on Nantucket Island, but one of the most exclusive clubs on the East Coast. Nantucket Golf Club looks for candidates that want to work hard and simply be the very best at their job. We want people who strive to stretch their individual performance and inspire others through their passion for service. If that sounds like you or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you. Our pay is very competitive and benefits vary for seasonal or year-round staff. All our staff enjoy the fulfillment of working with a great team in a beautiful location, but those who enjoy golf have the opportunity to play and practice on our world-class course. We offer subsidized housing in our on-property dormitory or in shared off-site residential houses, an employee meal program, uniform, staff golf clinics, and discounts in our golf shop. In addition, we offer a 401K plan to returning employees who meet eligibility requirements. Traditional full benefit packages are available for full-time, year-round staff. Position Professional Golf Management Intern Description Position Title: Professional Golf Management Intern Reports To: Director of Outside Operations Department: Outside Services Employment Dates: Temporary - Dates Ranging Mid-May through Mid-October Rate: $20-$22 per hour Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Director of Outside Operations, the Professional Golf Management Intern is a non-exempt, seasonal, temporary position responsible for professionally handling and maintaining the practice areas, bag-room, and on course amenities, while providing services to our membership and their guests. Ensures the highest level of service as meets expectations of Club members. Performs all work in accordance with essential functions and responsibilities as described below and in the spirit of the Club's mission and vision. Responsibilities: Duties shall include but not be limited to: Greets members and their guests and maintains a friendly, positive, helping, and motivated attitude at all times. Communicates appropriately and effectively with all departments regarding member and guest activity. Responsible for cleanliness, stocking, and trash duties of bag-room, club repair room, guest cage, caddie yard, and tunnel on a daily basis. Stages practice tee, putting green, and short game area with all necessary items such as balls, bag stands, training aids, chalk line, etc. Stages golf carts on practice tee, putting green, and 1st tee. Manages and maintains Outside Services equipment including fleet of golf carts, Carryalls, the range picker, and leaf blowers. Stocks, cleans, cares for batteries, and stores equipment as designated. Notifies Director of Outside Operations of any maintenance concerns. Performs daily maintenance for the practice area and "Office" hitting bays including, stocking golf balls, cleaning up broken tees, divots, trash and keeping both areas and storage places clean and organized. Cleans member and guest golf clubs. Maintains an accurate storage log of guest sets and travel bags. Retrieves and places golf bags in their proper location (Bag room, lesson tee, valet, carts, etc.). Maintains course supplies such as apples, water coolers, and supply boxes. Ensures they are aptly stocked and keeps the Director of Outside Operations notified of supply levels for timely reordering. Addresses members' concerns immediately, appropriately and to their satisfaction. Communicates any problems and potential issues such as damages, lost items, problems, injuries and questions to the Director of Outside Operations or a member of the professional staff. Provides feedback to management on members' comments and suggestions. Interacts with members and conducts oneself in a professional manner. Maintains a professional image. Performs club repair and maintains inventory of related supplies. Inventories, or assists with inventorying, rental clubs. Tracks rental club use. Engraves member bag tags, employee name tags, shaft labels and locker plates. Responsible for picking the driving range on a daily basis along with cleaning range balls, maintaining inventory and quality of usable stock. Marks the golf course for tournament and regular play. Assists Starter with placement of groups on the course. Assists with golf shop sales and merchandise promotion. Assists with tournament operations as directed. Conducts or assists with junior camps, employee clinics, club repair, and hosting guest groups. Observes all Club safety practices and protocols. Performs other duties as designated by the Director of Outside Operations. Position Requirements Educational Opportunities Encouraged to take advantage of learning opportunities to further program of education, including, but not limited to, shadowing professional teaching staff, playing with members, exposure to Pro Shop inventory management. These beneficial educational opportunities may be available on an unpaid basis. Qualifications: Ability to anticipate and skilled in multi-tasking at a high level Effective communication skills and member service skills High attention for detail and great organizational skills Experience/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Enrollment in the Professional Golf Management program Passed Playing Ability Test (PAT) Work Environment and Physical Demands: Work tasks are performed mainly outdoors and involve physical strength and endurance. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather. Requires frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, intervals of walking, standing, and sitting during the day. Must have the ability to walk rolling terrain. Requires communicating effectively with members, guests, co-workers, and supervisors. Must be able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. May also experience exposure to the following: carbon monoxide fumes from cars, equipment, various insects and native/domestic animals, potentially damaging noise levels, and a variety of dirt, mud, dust, pollen, and approved pesticides and cleaning chemicals. Must be able to drive golf carts and use maintenance related equipment. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary vehicles and equipment. Projected Work Schedule: Must be available for a full time work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Average hours worked each week to be approximately 40 hours. An additional work day may be required during a tournament week. Any expected absence from this work schedule will need to have prior approval from the Director of Outside Services. Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seasonal May 16 - Oct 13 This position is currently accepting applications.