Golf Car Attendant / Player Assistant

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2025
Position Summary The Golf Car Attendant / Player Assistant is a dual-role seasonal position at the Duke University Golf Club. This role supports golf operations by ensuring all golf cars are clean and prepared for use, while also maintaining a smooth flow of play on the course to ensure a high-quality golfing experience for all guests. Primary Responsibilities Golf Car Duties Wash, clean, dry, and return all golf cars to their designated rows in the storage barn Restock golf cars with scorecards and pencils in proper placement Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the golf car barn and surrounding area Player Assistant Duties Monitor pace of play to ensure groups complete 18 holes within the established time frame Patrol the course (riding opposite the direction of play) without interrupting players Politely move along slower groups when necessary to maintain the pace of play Record data on the number of players and golf cart usage Remind players of golf course rules and share daily instructions as needed Assist players with finding lost balls and resolving minor issues that may delay play Monitor cleanliness of the course, including waste disposal areas Check receipts of all players at the first tee prior to starting their round Assist with tournament operations as needed Support pro shop staff throughout the shift with various operational tasks Perform other related duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds Self-motivated and proactive Comfortable enforcing rules respectfully and professionally Minimum Qualifications Education: Ability to understand and follow instructions typically acquired through partial high school education Experience: No prior experience required Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.