Help Please

[rapper]

I am interviewing potential handicap secretary's for our club and I have never done this before.
could tou please give me some idea of the questions to ask...thanks

 

[jim8flog]

Have they read and understood the WHS handicapping rules and if not are they prepared to do so?
(I was required to read the CONGU manual before joining the committee ((knowing where to read the rule is the requirement not memorising it)).

If it is a voluntary position are they aware of how much time is needed and can they commit to it?

Are they prepared for all the 'flack' they will get? I had many an occasion to check out a players handicap and also answer questions from players following revisions of there handicaps, including threats to quit the club (which never happened).

 

[jim8flog]

A handicap secretary will be in charge of a handicap committee. Try to ascertain how good they will be with other volunteers.

 

[Klimski]

I would ask them how they would answer the following questions:
- Could you explain the WHS in laymans terms to me
- Somebody joins the club and confidently says they had a single digit handicap in the US in the late 90's and would like the secretary to give them a 9 handicap as they are getting back into the game
- Two players are arguing after a tournament because one of them, a 36 handicap player with 15 years of golf experience, won with 52 stableford points

 

[nickh]

Presumably the Handicap Secretary position has a job description with a section of expected duties as well an outline of the role and responsibilities?? If so and if you want someone with a backgound in this area, then at a very basic interview level you ask how the candidate to evidence how they meet the criteria that you (..the club) have outlined. Why can they do x y or z, have they successfully carried out similar roles etc. look at how you have worded your jib advert and expect them address the elements of it.

The fact you are recruiting for a role of this type suggests that there is a need; you just need to understand what it is you expect them to do and ask them on what basis they are capable of doing it. List out the duties involved and hope that they tell you that they can do x becuase they have done y etc.

If prior experience isn't a prerequisite then recruit based on the candidates attitude to the role and accept that there will be an element of training and building up their skills.

(YVMV but the chatter around 'understanding the WHS' is a bit of a red herring. In reality, ask would the candidate be capable of applying the framework of the WHS and would they be comforable using the WHS system?)

 

[wjemather]

I recommend reading the following:
https://static.whsplatform.englandg...ap committee member role description 2022.pdf

As well as confirming their suitability for the role, I'd also suggest establishing their motivation for wanting to do the job.

 

[Neilds]

Surely the person who is conducting the interview should be qualified/experienced/knowledgeable in the area they are recruiting for? If not, how can they be expected to get the right person for the post? The OP should go back to whoever has asked him to do the interview and ask for guidance and if they aren't satisfied with what is provided, they should turn down the job.

 

[NearHull]

More crucial than knowledge, is good organisational skills, sensitive communication skills and a ‘honest’’ work ethic. Knowledge can be gained from reference information and from creating good relationships with the members who have experience at Club and/or County organisations, particularly referees.

 

[Crazyface]

I am interviewing potential handicap secretary's for our club and I have never done this before.
could tou please give me some idea of the questions to ask...thanks

You are interviewing for the position, that in itself is mind boggling, but for a volutary position (I assume), wow.

 

[rksquire]

This is perfect timing - I've an upcoming interview for the position of handicap secretary so getting an idea of the questions is great!

 

[KenL]

You are interviewing for the position, that in itself is mind boggling, but for a volutary position (I assume), wow.

Thia is maybe the norm bur some clubs have a paid position to do competition secretary.