Golf Shop Assistant (Student Position

Job no: 497731
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Golf Shop Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: Katke Golf Course

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: Golf shop assistant will be helping in the shop and checking in guess with tee times. Working in the Pro Shop and Janke Learning center

• Prefer background and knowledge of retail operations and golf knowledge is beneficial.
• As an individual who is responsible for driving on behalf of the university, a driving record check will be run pursuant to university policies. The individual will be required to sign an authorization to run a criminal history background and driving record check.
• Safe driving is mandatory at all times while operating a golf cart on the course.

• Assisting with tournament operations
• Answering phone calls
• Assisting members and guests with tee times and check in upon arrival
• Receiving, restocking and displaying of merchandise,
• Cash handling and operating a point of sale system
• Setting up customers with Trackman bays
• Indoor and outdoor range ball coverage
• Maintaining organization and light cleaning of all areas.

• Operates university motor vehicles, including golf carts, safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Staging carts in the morning and throughout the day. Taking carts from the barn to the staging area.
• Using carts to manage the course
  - Ranger duties, assist customers when needed
• Returning carts to the wash area and parking in the barn to recharge.
• Pick Balls from the range
  - Return balls to wash and fill the ball dispenser
• Set up course for events
• Driving golf carts on public roads is strictly prohibited.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date: July 31, 2026

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Advertised: 21 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time