How to hire a golf course assistant

How to hire a golf course assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step golf course assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a golf course assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new golf course assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the golf course assistant you need to hire. Certain golf course assistant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a golf course assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a golf course assistant that fits the bill.

   This list presents golf course assistant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Golf Course Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Golf Course Assistant		$9-18
   Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
   Recreation Attendant	Recreation attendants assist instructors and visitors with various recreational activities. The basic duties of the position involve monitoring the front desk of recreation centers and usage of its facilities, making for a vital component of its operations... Show more	$6-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Golf Carts
   • Pro Shop
   • Course Maintenance
   • Mowing
   • GRASS
   • Golf Courses
   • Course Management
   • Inventory Control
   • Cart Fleet
   • Course Operations
   • POS
   • Range Balls
   • Mowers
   • Front Desk

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage junior golf program from an interclub golf team, advance playing clinics and the junior club championship.
   • Use of hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, tampers, bobcats and backpack and wheel blowers.
   • Assist golf professionals with daily business operations, merchandising and telephone reservations ensuring that all member-relate services exceed expectation
   • Interact with customers and ensure a quality golfing experience enforcing club rules as needed

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your golf course assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A golf course assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, golf course assistants' average salary in alabama is 51% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level golf course assistants earn 49% less than senior-level golf course assistants.
   • Certifications. A golf course assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a golf course assistant's salary.

   Average golf course assistant salary

   $13.48hourly

   $28,033 yearly

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   Entry-level golf course assistant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a golf course assistant job description

   A good golf course assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a golf course assistant job description:

   Golf course assistant job description example

   Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, TPC San Antonio is a private resort, only accessible to Members, their guests and guests of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. With most Clubs, you simply get an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse. At TPC San Antonio, our Members and guests enjoy 36 holes of championship golf along with the benefits of a full resort. TPC San Antonio opened in January 2010 with two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by two of golf's most innovative architects: Pete Dye and Greg Norman. Both courses have played host to TOUR events with The Oaks course serving as the host venue of the PGA TOUR's Valero Texas Open since 2010. In addition, both The Canyons and The Oaks courses were ranked among the Best Resort Courses in the U.S. by Golfweek in 2021.
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   The Equipment Operator I is an entry-level position and is to operate equipment and/or to perform specific tasks to maintain the golf course grounds.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   High school diploma or equivalent education The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
   Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe Clean machinery after each use Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment TechnicianPerform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including:Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc Ball mark repair Divot filling Sod laying Utility vehicle operations Blower operations Hand raking bunkers Walk top dress equipment operation Backhoe operation Miscellaneous hand tool operations Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards Special projects or other duties as assigned
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
   
   An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
   
   This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
   
   Travel
   Travel is not expected for this position
   
   Work Schedule Expectations
   This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
   
   Supervisory Responsibility
   This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right golf course assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your golf course assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit golf course assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with golf course assistant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new golf course assistant

   Once you've decided on a perfect golf course assistant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new golf course assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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