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Our mission: To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Golf and Life Skills Lead Coach is responsible for guiding and coaching young people to become responsible future citizens and committed, active golfers. This is accomplished by positively impacting their lives

through the First Tee Golf and Life Skills Experience using lesson plans and the First Tee Coach Building Blocks. Coaches deliver lesson plans that correspond with the core lessons laid out in the First Tee curriculum.

All learning follows a model and our model of learning is driven by the actions of our Coaches who assist our staff in a variety of ways regarding programming. The assistance is delivered in various ways, though primarily through the hands-on delivery of golf and life skills instruction and participant mentoring. Orientations and ongoing Coach Trainings are held throughout the year to familiarize Coaches with the First Tee coaching methodology and curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to lead 15-20 hours of programming per week throughout the course of a 9 week session
Become proficient in the delivery of TARGET, Player, Par, Birdie and/or Eagle lessons
Must promote and model First Tee Nine Core Values & First Tee Nine Healthy Habits
Maintain a professional attitude towards co-workers, volunteers, participants and their parents
Set up and break down Golf and Life Skills program equipment and supplies
Conduct pre-lesson coaching sessions for coaches and volunteers prior to the start of every lesson
Commence and end scheduled lessons on time
Maintain consistent and regular attendance
Positively convey the Chapter’s brand image to the public
Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers
Assist Program Manager in responding to current and potential parent phone calls and emails
Conduct First Tee Certification and relay the results to the Program Manager
Transfer and monitor the quality of equipment and inform the Program Manager of equipment needs
Maintain and organize all equipment storage areas
Encourage and assist qualified youth to participate in golf tournaments, Headquarters opportunities, and local chapter events
Make the game FUN for youth participants
Maintain a safe environment for all participants, coaches and volunteers by adhering to the First Tee safety guidelines
Adhere to the standards of the First Tee Code of Conduct
Be charismatic, personable, and motivational in working with youth

Benefits

Certification through the First Tee Coach Program
Become a Recognized First Tee Coach
Paid continuing education
Opportunity for coach advancement
The feeling of making a difference in the lives of young people
General

ALL candidates must complete and submit to a Safesport Background Check & Safety Training
Nine-week sessions run each year from January-March (Winter), April-June (Spring), June- August (Summer) and October-December (Fall) Classes are held on primarily on Weeknights.

Qualifications

Prior Experience
Teaching the basic fundamental skills of golf, rules, etiquette, and playing procedures with youth
Working with youth, youth development
Communicative
Prompt mobile communication with Program Manager and colleagues.
Effective communication skills specific to youth and teens
Professional and Reliable
Exemplifies a high standard in performance, dress, and conduct at all times.
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and trust ensures program integrity and success
Motivational
Sets an inspiring example for the youth and families served by First Tee.
Patience and Passion to help children grow into good golfers and better people
Leadership
Ability to manage a group of 20+ youth and multiple volunteers
Contributes to and accountable for the performance of the team as a whole.
Must attend an upcoming Level I Training
Preference will be given to candidates with relative prior experience