Play 9 Intern
First Tee – West Michigan (Muskegon area)
Compensation: Starting at $15/hour
Hours: 8–25 hours/week (seasonal, May–September, flexible)
Location: Muskegon, MI
About First Tee – West Michigan
First Tee is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and character through the game of golf. We provide high-quality programs that help young people build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits on and off the course.
Position Overview
The Play 9 Intern will lead and manage all Play 9 program responsibilities for our Muskegon area. This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth development, enjoys being outdoors, and is comfortable leading small groups of participants on the golf course. The intern will coordinate communication with participants and families, facilitate 2–3 on-course Play 9 sessions per week, and may also have opportunities for additional coaching and administrative hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 2–3 Play 9 sessions per week, taking groups of youth participants onto the course for supervised play.
- Serve as the primary point of communication for Muskegon Play 9 families, including sending reminders, updates, and scheduling information.
- Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Support participants in developing golf skills and practicing First Tee life skills curriculum.
- Track attendance and provide weekly updates to program leadership.
- Assist with additional First Tee coaching, camps, or administrative tasks as available and desired.
- Represent First Tee – West Michigan professionally to golf course partners, families, and the community.
Qualifications
- Passion for working with youth and supporting their personal growth.
- General golf knowledge; coaching experience preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Must be comfortable supervising small groups on the golf course.
- Ability to work outdoors and be on your feet for extended periods.
- Must pass a background check and complete Safesport training courses
Schedule & Commitment
- Seasonal position running approximately May–September (start/end dates flexible).
- Minimum of 8 hours per week; up to 25 hours available.
- Afternoon and early evening availability is preferred.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Please submit a resume to: [email protected]
or apply via Handshake or Indeed. We will begin the interview process in January 2026.
Contact:
McKenna Inglis, Muskegon Programming Coordinator
Phone: 616-208-1177 ext. 144
Website: www.thefirstteewestmichigan.org