How to hire a golf course labour

How to hire a golf course labour, step by step

Here's a step-by-step golf course labour 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 labour job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new golf course labour
• 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 labour you need to hire. Certain golf course labour roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A golf course labour's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, golf course labours from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of golf course labours.

   Type of Golf Course Labour	Description	Hourly rate
   Golf Course Labour	Grounds maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment.	$9-16
   Keeper	A storekeeper is responsible for managing all a store's operations and overseeing the care and maintenance of stocks, including inventory management. Your duties will include receiving, unloading, and shelving supplies, inspecting deliveries for discrepancies and damage, and managing all documentation... Show more	$11-23
   Irrigation Technician	An irrigation technician is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining irrigation equipment such as sprinklers, suction valves, and pumps. Typical duties for this position include operating heavy machinery for trenching, installing wiring systems for irrigation timers, and inspecting equipment for a day's work... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GRASS
   • Hand Tools
   • Mowing
   • Mowers
   • Golf Carts
   • Blowers
   • Course Grounds
   • Golf Courses
   • Irrigation Systems
   • Range Balls
   • Lawn Care
   • Golf Balls
   • Course Maintenance Equipment
   • Chain Saws

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate weed-eaters, mowers, and golf carts.
   • Dig graves, pour foundations and operate dump truck, as needed.
   • Assist superintendent with selectively hand watering greens and checking for wilt areas on bend grass.
   • Maintain the golf course which include collecting debris, mowing, and weed-eating, etc.
   • Operate equipment such as tractors, chainsaws, and mowers for the upkeep and maintenance of the golf course
   • Perform general maintenance duties such as mowing, weeding, mulching, gardening, trail grooming, and ball field preparations

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your golf course labour job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A golf course labour can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, golf course labours' average salary in west virginia is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level golf course labours 43% less than senior-level golf course labours.
   • Certifications. A golf course labour with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a golf course labour's salary.

   Average golf course labour salary

   $13.00hourly

   $27,043 yearly

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   Entry-level golf course labour salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average golf course labour salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$35,138	$17
   2	Wisconsin	$30,164	$15
   3	Idaho	$27,671	$13
   4	Maryland	$27,553	$13
   5	Ohio	$27,158	$13
   6	Colorado	$27,042	$13
   7	Nevada	$26,784	$13
   8	Michigan	$26,318	$13
   9	Georgia	$25,485	$12
   10	Virginia	$24,524	$12
   11	Iowa	$24,053	$12
   12	Utah	$23,471	$11
   13	Missouri	$23,424	$11
   14	Florida	$23,218	$11
   15	Texas	$22,291	$11
   16	Arkansas	$21,606	$10

   Average golf course labour salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	River Bend Club	$33,973	$16.33
   2	Middlebury College	$30,232	$14.53	3
   3	Vail Resorts	$29,772	$14.31	4
   4	Troon	$29,684	$14.27	108
   5	Salt Lake County	$29,413	$14.14	15
   6	Anoka County	$28,628	$13.76
   7	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$28,221	$13.57
   8	PSEA	$27,565	$13.25	2
   9	RealManage	$27,515	$13.23
   10	Club	$27,266	$13.11	48
   11	HHHunt	$27,209	$13.08
   12	The Davey Tree Expert Company	$27,040	$13.00
   13	Landscapes Unlimited	$27,013	$12.99	1
   14	Craig International	$26,961	$12.96
   15	Express Employment Indy South	$26,904	$12.93	2
   16	American Golf	$26,806	$12.89	7
   17	Northwood Club	$26,582	$12.78
   18	The Ohio State University	$25,068	$12.05
   19	Huron-Clinton Metroparks	$24,784	$11.92
   20	Jackson Services Inc	$24,620	$11.84

4. Writing a golf course labour job description

   A job description for a golf course labour role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a golf course labour job description:

   Golf course labour job description example

   We are Invited.
   
   At Invited, work feels like play, as you build relationships with your team and meet Members from all different backgrounds. Every time you step foot in your Club, you can create magic moments and enrich lives. So, join us and be a part of a fun, fast-paced, high-impact group of talented people. We are passionate about bringing people together and about bringing out the very best in life.
   
   Invited reflects our proud history of inclusiveness and captures our welcoming spirit. Our unprecedented collection of more than 200 golf and country, city, and stadium clubs share a common goal- building relationships and enriching lives. The time has come to build on our traditions and write new chapters. We welcome you to join us.
   
   Invited. Where You Belong.
   
   JOB SUMMARY
   
   The Golf Course Maintenance and Laborer position works on the diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. They are responsible for semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, and performs related tasks as required.
   
   WHY INVITED
   
   World's Largest Network of Private Clubs and Golf Courses.
   
   Private Country Clubs in family focused environments.
   
   Work/Life Balance.
   
   Competitive Pay.
   
   Additional career and earnings growth.
   
   Upward mobility in the world's largest network.
   
   DAY-TO-DAY
   
   * Operates powered equipment in mowing golf course putting greens, aprons, tees, and rough
   * Operates edgers and trimmers
   * Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants, vegetative material, and pulls weeds
   * Changes cups and tee markers
   * Maintains Ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers
   * Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris
   * Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates shrubs and flowers
   * Assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil and planting
   
   ABOUT YOU
   
   1 year experience in landscaping maintenance
   
   Able to understand and follow detailed written and oral instruction
   
   Local candidates only as this position does not offer relocation
   
   Must be able to work weekends and holidays
   
   Bilingual (English - Spanish) communication ability preferred
   
   Have more questions? Check out our Invited Jobs website to get more details about ClubLife, the Employee Experience, Company Benefits, and Our Culture. Be a part of our Social Networks: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook
   
   Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / Invited participates in E-Verify. This job post is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the Club.

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5. Post your job

   To find golf course labours for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any golf course labours they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level golf course labours with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit golf course labours, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 labour

   Once you have selected a candidate for the golf course labour position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new golf course labour. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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