Overview
First Tee – West Michigan is one of 175 chapters worldwide in a global non-profit youth initiative. First Tee was created in 1997 by the World Golf Foundation to use golf and character education to provide young people of all ethnic and economic backgrounds an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. By engaging youth in a combination of life skills, leadership and golf activities, they are exposed to positive traits that will help them become valuable assets to their community and eventually achieve success in life. First Tee Life Skills & Golf Experience is the unique component that sets First Tee apart from many other successful junior golf programs.
At First Tee – West Michigan, we are highly focused on reaching out to at-risk and disadvantaged youth. We want these students to see the beauty of the course, learn the skills they need to succeed in life, and build relationships with those who care for their well-being.
Position
Golf & Life Skills Lead Coach – Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, or Kalamazoo (pick your community)
Reports to
Program Director/ Program Coordinator of First Tee – West Michigan.
Supervises
First Tee Lead Coach will lead programming at various golf course facilities (30+) in West Michigan Responsibilities will include leading classes of up to 20 students age 7-17, as well as managing volunteers, maintaining relationships with the golf course, and organizing and submitting accurate and pertinent information on participants.
Salary/Wage
Wage: Hourly, $12-15/hour, based on experience
Position: Area Lead Coach
~ 4-8 hours per week from April 28 – October 15
Hours from April 28 – June 5, and August 31 – October 15 would be between 3 – 7 PM
Hours from June 5 – August 31 would be between 9 AM and 8 PM
~ Optional winter hours
All necessary hours would occur from Monday – Saturday, and between the times of 9:00 AM and 8 PM.
Job Summary
First Tee Lead Coach is responsible for leading daily programs, interacting and communicating with your parents and students, logging attendance, interacting and recruiting volunteers, using and modifying lesson plans, implementing policy, and safely leading programs operated by First Tee – West Michigan (Headquarters located in Greater Grand Rapids, MI).
Roles and Responsibilities
Coaching:
- Must have a desire to teach youth from all backgrounds
- Must become proficient in the delivery of PLAYer and Par levels through First Tee Coach Program
- Develop programming and lessons while implementing First Tee Life Skills Education as outlined in First Tee guidelines
- Supervise and Lead students and volunteers multiple classes per day
- Manage First Tee Life Skills Experience and administer First Tee Certification process
- Make the game and experience fun for participants
- Provide a safe environment for participants
- Maintain equipment room at local courses.
Program Responsibilities :
- Maintain the quality of equipment and all instructional areas
- Assist in the development/selection of training aids and materials
Management/Administration:
- Accurately track attendance of participants
- Help track participants’ information and progress through First Tee online participant database
- Implementing recognition and awards for participants.
- Send post-session communication and surveys
Volunteers:
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteer coaches
- Involve volunteers in the delivery of the program
Parents:
- Communicate with parents/participants through email and text
- Provide opportunities to engage parents in their child’s learning
Community/Network Outreach:
- Assist in developing transition opportunities for First Tee partnerships.
Address:
First Tee – West Michigan
118 Commerce Ave SW, Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Send resumes to: [email protected], call 616-208-1177 with questions.