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Starter/Marshall - Lora Bay

Posted: March 01 2025
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Are you passionate about golf, enjoy engaging with people, and thrive in a structured environment? Lora Bay Golf Club is hiring a Starter! If you have strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a customer-first mindset, this role could be a great fit for you.

As a Starter, you will be responsible for managing the flow of play on the course, ensuring an efficient and enjoyable experience for all golfers. You will provide clear direction, enforce club policies, and act as an ambassador of the club by delivering a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
●    Keep track of all players actual starting times and monitor pace of play in accordance with appropriate timelines utilizing Tag Marshal 
●    Assist golfers in maintaining the pace of play
●    Continuously communicate with Pro Shop and Outside Service – working together as a team
●    Assist golf operations team when required at bag drop area
●    During periods of inclement weather, assist golfers off the course
●    Inform golfers of any rules of the day (cart path, pace of play, pin locations etc.) and ensure that they follow the rules and golf course etiquette
●    Provide excellent service to all guests and assist them with any questions or concerns
●    Assist with set up and implementation of member and public golf events
●    Whenever possible keep course free of garbage and debris
●    Always maintain a high profile so golfers are aware of your presence
●    Report all golf and facility related problems to the Head Golf Professional. 
●    Adhere to all Lora Bay policies and procedures
●    All other duties as assigned
 
Requirements and Qualifications 

•    Excellent public relations skills
•    Must excel in customer service
•    Proven organizational skills and an attention to detail
•    Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work well in a team environment
•    Be neat and professional in appearance
•    Approach responsibilities in an organized and energetic manner
Provides guest service to external contacts, guests who are golfing at Lora Bay, as well as internal contacts, in coordinating activities of golf shop attendants.
•    High school level English communication skills
•    Prior experience in golf operations or experience as a golfer

Physical Environment & Requirements
•    Work under pressure
•    Work in a fast-paced environment
•    Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
•    Must be able to lift 50 LBS
•    Long periods of standing on your feet

•    Great people, beautiful location, safe and fun work environment!
•    paid training!
•    free golf!
•    staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms and golf
•    staff parties, $$ rewards and recognition program
•    $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
•    Contract completion bonus*
*Some conditions apply. Inquire within for more details.

Job Types: Part-Time 
 
Pay: From $17.20 per hour
 
Benefits:
•    Company events
•    Discounted or free food
•    Employee assistance program
•    Flexible schedule
•    On-site parking
•    Store discount

Schedule:
•    Holidays
•    Weekends
•    Week days as needed 

Work Location: 109 E Ridge Dr, Thornbury, ON
 
Expected start date: 2025-05-01



Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.