Forest Akers Golf Shop Attendant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Hiring for Fall 2026

Position Information

RHS Job Title

Job Description

Location:
Forest Akers Golf Courses

Pay rate: $13.73/hr

Due to the minimum wage increase at MSU , the starting rate for this position will increase to $15/hr effective 8/9/2026. Those hired prior to 8/9/26 will be brought to the new minimum.

As a Forest Akers Golf Shop Attendant, you will assist with the inside operations. You will be responsible for checking in golfers for golf rounds, selling merchandise in the pro shop, working the cash register, answering incoming phone calls, handling guest questions/concerns, and providing routine customer service. It is your job to support the Forest Akers office while interacting with a wide range of clients and customers.

• Greeting golfers and customers.
• Answering customer questions, taking payments, and scheduling golf rounds.
• Answering phones and selling merchandise from the pro shop.
• Communicating with outdoor staff to resolve issues.
• General office duties/event prep as they become available.

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year).
• Demonstrate commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Must be a motivated self-starter and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), positive attitude, respectful, and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Must be dependable and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective Communication and Customer Service Orientation.
• Retail/Point-of-Sale Experience.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. and stand for the duration of shift.

Work Hours

• Availability on weekends and holidays required.
• Peak Season
  
  Hours:
  
  Shift start times at 6am and late end times at 9pm.
• Seasonal Position:
  Schedules run from March to the end of October.
• During the school year domestic student employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week, and international student employees may not work more than 20 hours per work week
• During school breaks, between semesters, and during Summer semester, all student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours per work week.

Work Location

Posting Number

Posting Number P

Open Date

Open Date 08/04/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions for Applicant

Hiring for Fall 2026

Applicant Availability Form

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have any previous cashier or cash handling experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work at least one weekend shift per week, to occur on Saturday or Sunday?
  • Yes, I am available Saturday
  • Yes, I am available Sunday
  • Yes, I am available both Saturday and Sunday
  • No, I am not available either day
• * How many hours are you available to work a week?
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
• * Are you available to work between the hours of 8am and 2pm during the week (Monday-Friday)?
  • All days (5)
  • Most days (3-4)
  • Some days (1-2)
  • No days (0)