Golf Shop Associate Outside Services (Meadow Hills Variable Hour)

JOB LOCATION

Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Golf carts do not clean themselves and range balls definitely do not jump back into the buckets on their own. We need a person who treats every player with genuine respect even if their drive ends up in the tall grass. Doing the right thing stays our focus even when you are working solo at the far end of the course. Your shift centers on making the customer experience excellent by keeping water coolers full and the first tee running on time. This role demands a professional attitude while handling heavy range pickers or helping a golfer with a question. You will spend the day moving around outside and solving problems with a calm approach. People who take pride in their work and value our local community will thrive in this environment.

Must be 16 years old by time of hire

The starting hiring rate for this role is $17.00/hour.

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee) where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leavein accordance withthe Healthy Families and Workplace City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants this position may close quickly and without notice.

** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Golf Shop Outside Service Associates. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need isidentified and their qualifications match the positions needs. **

The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions:

• Background Check (if over 18)

Position overview:

Performs a variety of manual and skilled functions associated with daily golf shop outside services at one of the city owned golf courses. Primary focus of position is making sure all outdoor amenities and services are provided to customers in a professional manner aimed at maximizing the overall customer experience. The Golf Division operates the courses as a division of the Parks Recreation and Open Space Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist customers with inquiries and create a welcome environment
• Keep staging area stocked with carts and ensure used carts are removed and cleaned
• Monitor driving range and ball machine to ensure proper setup and sufficient supply of clean range balls
• Operate range picker when range ball supplies are running low or when necessary to do a clean pick
• Pick up trash around clubhouse and out on course when required
• Ensure water coolers on course have sufficient supply of clean drinking water
• Provide marshaling services to monitor flow of play on course and address problem situations
• Provide starter services on first tee to ensure timely start of all scheduled groups
• Maintain communication with pro shop to address any operational issues that need addressed
• Provide support for various tournaments league or other special event activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered

Education:

• No minimum requirement

Experience:

• No minimum requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience and knowledge about the game and preferably experience in a golf related job

Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills that allow for friendly interactions with the public and employees
• Good communication skills both orally and written

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organization
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to solve problems negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Drivers License

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that involves lifting/carrying no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance

• Continuous standing and walking
• Frequent pushing pulling bending lifting carrying stooping
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/foot/eye coordination for operation of radios golf carts range equipment and cleaning equipment

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions with access to shelter when necessary

Equipment Used:

• Will operate golf carts regularly. Potential for operating range ball picker ball washer ball machine and radios
• Depending on tee sheet software potential for utilizing iPad type device to assist in tracking customer flow

This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16 April 10 July 2 and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.