Golf Course Starter - SR-12

Posting number: 2026-00111

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Hilo Municipal Golf Course

Job classification: Golf Course Starter

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Customer Service

Summary

Arranges and assigns equitable starting times for individuals and groups of players at a golf course; regulates traffic on the golf course; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent part-time vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Hilo Municipal Golf Course.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time positions. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of duties

• Registers players and assigns them to the course.
• Groups players into foursome and makes other arrangements for spacing where feasible.
• Arranges the order in which golfers start from the first tee.
• Starts groups of golf players; spaces groups so that they will not interfere with one another in the playing course.
• Maintains order at the first tee and checks other parts of the course.
• Registers starting time for clubs and individuals for weekend or tournament play.
• Keeps records.
• Enforces rules of the course; answers questions concerning golf course rules.
• Collects golf fees and makes deposits.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:  
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• two (2) years experience in work involving meeting and dealing with the public.

License Requirement:  

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Examination:   All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.  An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.   

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. 

Note:   In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency.  If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of:  golf course layout and rules; golf terminology and etiquette; fundamentals of the game of golf.

Ability to:  make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers; deal tactfully  and effectively with the public and employees; follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirement:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:    Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package.  Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.   (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)    
• Vacation:   Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:  Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays:   The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).