Seasonal Golf Shop Assistant

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $16.00/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education: 

• No minimum requirement

Experience: 

• No minimum requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience working in a golf shop or similar retail environment

Knowledge:

• Awareness that the customer experience must be the priority if we are to be successful
• Understanding that as a government employee, it is our job to serve the public
• Awareness of the importance of treating everyone with equal respect and kindness
• Awareness of generally accepted cash handling best practices
• General knowledge of the traditions surrounding the game of golf

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills showcased by a genuinely friendly nature (in-person and phone)
• Servant oriented attitude – desire to help customers feel welcome and appreciated
• Exhibits a calming influence in conflict situations
• Knowing when to offer assistance to help with a situation
• Experienced in traditional computer operations and windows-based programs

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organization
• Be professional when interacting with fellow-employees and the public
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Know when to call on a supervisor or another more experienced staff member to assist with a situation
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Have an open mind and look at situations from multiple perspectives
• Take direction and sometimes criticism from superiors in a constructive manner
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Pass background check
• Colorado Driver’s License (at the discretion of the Supervisor)– within three months of being hired

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Medium -  work that involves lifting/carrying no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time
  • Continuous standing and walking
  • Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, stooping
  • Clear vision to read computer monitor and written documents
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
  • Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, golf carts and misc. equipment

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting customers and employees with daily play and/or programming activities in varying weather conditions

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and various golf specific software programs
• Driving a golf cart will be a frequent requirement of this position.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.