Coaching Intern
Position Posted: December 1, 2025 | Apply Before: February 1, 2026
Job Category & Wage: Part-time seasonal (May – September), $20/hour, 20 hours per week
Location: Holland, MI
Relevant Work Experience: See Below
Preferred Education Level: High School Graduate, 18+ years old
Organization Overview
The Lake Michigan Junior Golf Association was established in 2006 but soon shifted its focus to creating a chapter of the First Tee. First Tee – West Michigan officially became a chapter on June 23, 2011.
First Tee – West Michigan is one of 150 First Tee chapters worldwide. First Tee was created in 1997 by the World Golf Foundation to use golf and character education to provide kids and teens of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values like honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. By engaging in a combination of life skills, leadership, and golf activities, First Tee’s programs will help kids and teens become valuable assets in their community and eventually, high-character, high-integrity men and women.
At First Tee – West Michigan, we are highly focused on reaching out to at-risk and disadvantaged youth. We want kids and teens to see the beauty of the golf course, learn the skills they need to succeed in life, and build relationships with those who care for their well-being. In 2024, we worked with more than 2,300 participants and managed payroll for eleven full-time staff, 70+ part-time Lead Coaches, and 50 junior coaches across a regional territory that includes Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, and Holland.
Position Description
The Coaching Intern will report directly to the Program Coordinator. Inspired by a genuine passion for empowering and helping youth succeed in life, s/he will work diligently to promote and expand First Tee programs in Holland. The Coaching Intern will lead weekly golf and life skills programs.
The ideal candidate has outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, a love for working with participants ages 7-17 (and their parents), and a basic understanding of the game of golf.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Leading: golf classes with First Tee participants 5x/week
- Executing: lesson plans for each class, life lesson tied to golf skills
- Communicating: direct communication with parents of participants both in person and via phone.
- Engaging: feedback from adult volunteers, and providing feedback for teenage participants helping at class.
- Assisting: execution of informational booths at community events 8-12x per summer
- Inventorying- Maintain and organize the equipment at all instructional areas in Holland
- Other duties assigned by the Program Communications Coordinator
Qualifications
The following characteristics are necessary for success in this position:
- A love for working with youth (age 7 to 17)
- Ability to create and implement a lesson plan
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Comfortable talking with strangers and in front of large groups of people
- High integrity, attention to detail and well organized
- Flexibility-some nights and weekends are required
- Knowledge of sports and enthusiasm for golf
Job Benefits
- Access to golf equipment and apparel discounts
- Free golf and ample ability to play alongside students, donors, and community advocates
- Limited weekend hours (occasional Saturday events, no Sundays)
- Holidays Off (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
Interested?
We are collecting resumes and will begin the interview process in January 2026. If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you – please submit an application via handshake or indeed.
Should you have questions, please contact [email protected]
Contact: Jeff Keyser, Holland Area Director
Website Address: www.thefirstteewestmichigan.org
