"Golf Shop Assistant"

Golf Shop Assistant

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Athletics - Recreation Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently searching for a Golf Shop Assistant to join our Golf Course team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll be joining the Golf Course team that is part of the Recreational Sports department; a department centered on promoting wellbeing, physical activity, sport and fitness by providing excellent recreational facilities and programs.
2. You'll be reporting to the Assistant Director of Golf, in a non-student wage appointment.
3. You'll be the first point of contact and be responsible for providing friendly and professional customer service while answering calls and making golf reservations.
4. You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5. You'll be offered a base compensation of $14.67 per hour.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

1. THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2. THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3. THE TEAM: The Department of Recreational Sports enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills. The department creates an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop life-long involvement in recreational activities and is dedicated to meeting the changing needs of a diverse community by offering quality structured and informal recreational opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working at a golf course.

Pay Band: 2

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Information: $14.67/hr

Hours per week: 10 - 30 hours per week

Work Schedule: Flexible Scheduling, 8:30am - 7:30pm Monday - Sunday

Review Date: 08/07/2025

Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Unable to Sponsor Work Visas.

About Virginia Tech: Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ryan Ferand at rferand@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.