Sales Assistant (Golf)
Department of the Navy
Summary
This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this position is to assist with Golf Pro Shop operations.
Duties
- Performs most or all the following duties, which are typical, but not all inclusive: Greets all patrons and assists them with any of their golfing needs.
- Rings up sales of green fees, carts, range balls and other services/merchandise in appropriate sales categories.
- Ensure all players are properly signed in, and all fees paid.
- Meets golfers during play to ensure receipts reflect the proper number of holes, as applicable.
- Explains rules, etiquette and any other information regarding the course.
- Exercises knowledge of items sold and demonstrate salesmanship abilities, explaining use of various products, assisting patrons in fitting wearing apparel or the proper choice of equipment when requested.
- May direct Recreation Aids Nf-1 when additional range balls are needed.
- Collects and records various tournament and service fees.
- Helps maintain roster of various tee times under specified guidelines.
- Assist other staff and patrons in pairing up into foursomes for play.
- Travels by golf carts throughout course ensuring the pace of play and compliance with all course rules and regulations.
- Uses utmost tact and diplomacy informing golfers that they are not complying with rules, and what they can do to ensure compliance, correct procedures, and appropriate pace of play.
- Ensure that course is always free and there are safe hazards.
- Notifies management of any hazards immediately.
- Receives merchandise from storage area.
- Inventories verify shipments and stock items in accordance with established stock location procedures.
- Continually observe quantities of stock and replenish as necessary to maintain established levels.
- Rearrange stock and displays to accommodate new, seasonal, or fast-moving items.
- Assist with periodic physical inventories.
- Maintain sales and cash handling regulations and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Required Documents
This position requires a complete application package. This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an Sf-50, or a Dd-214 where applicable. Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Sales Assistant (Golf) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Williamsburg, Virginia. This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The role pays $17.25 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs most or all the following duties, which are typical, but not all inclusive: Greets all patrons and assists them with any of their golfing needs. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Sales Assistant (Golf) position requires. It is graded at Nf-1, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Sales Assistant (Golf) position with the Department of the Navy in Williamsburg, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Paying $17.25 per hour, this is an accessible entry point into federal employment and a realistic first federal job for many applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Williamsburg, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 20, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.