Golf Operations Student Manager (Student Position)
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Job no: 497008
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
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Golf Operations Student Manager (Student Position) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids, MI |
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| Department: |
Katke
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| Advertised Salary: |
$16.00- $18.00 |
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| Summary of Position: |
Katke Golf Course is seeking a responsible and driven student leader to serve as the Golf Operations Student Manager. This role is ideal for a student enrolled in Ferris State University’s PGA Golf Management (PGM) Program who has completed at least one year in the program and a prior internship. The Golf Operations Student Manager will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations, supervising student staff, and contributing to the success of golf course programming, merchandising, and customer service.
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| Position Requirements: |
- Enrollment in Ferris State University’s PGA Golf Management Program
- Completion of at least one year in the PGM program
- Completion of a PGM internship
- Leadership ability and team management experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for golf and commitment to professional excellence
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and may work holidays.
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
- Assist the Pro Shop Manager with merchandise receiving, inventory management, pricing, and invoicing
- Maintain professional, clean, and organized merchandise displays
- Support and supervise student staff in front desk operations, including tee time bookings, customer check-ins, and general customer service
- Assist with student staffing schedules and shift coordination.
- Outside Operations Management- Includes range set up and keeping it clean throughout the day, range picking, cleaning and restocking golf balls, Cart Barn cleaned and organized
- Oversee daily cart staging, cleaning, and charging
- Supervise students with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of the driving range
- Coordinate range ball collection and ensure outside areas are clean and guest-ready
- Lead and delegate tasks to outside student staff team members
- Assist in the planning and execution of golf events, including:
- High School tournaments
- PGA Playing Ability Tests (PATs)
- Leagues and corporate outings
- Manage event setup, scoring, pace of play, and on-course logistics
- Work with the Pro Shop Manager on financial reports to understand operational impacts on revenue and expenses
- Identify areas for process improvement and propose practical solutions to enhance course performance, in guidance from the Pro Shop Manager.
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| Number of Positions Available: |
1 |
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| Documents Needed to Apply: |
Resume/Class Schedule |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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