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First Tee Greater Philadelphia Golf Coach (Community Outreach)

First Tee - Greater Philadelphia
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Position: First Tee — Greater Philadelphia Golf Coach for Community Outreach

First Tee Overview

First Tee — Greater Philadelphia creates experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee — Greater Philadelphia creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. 

Created in 1997 by the PGA TOUR, First Tee has been using golf to provide unique growth opportunities and learning experiences to all kids, no matter their background.  First Tee chapters implement game changing programs with trained coaches in multiple environments such as golf courses, schools and after-school programs. 


Job Summary and Details

The Coach is responsible for guiding and coaching young people to become more confident, capable and resilient versions of themselves on and off the course.
 

Character

  • Demonstrates outstanding character consistent with that of a mentor
  • Lives out First Tee values and put First Tee life skills into practice in your own life
  • Maintains a professional and welcoming attitude towards co-workers, volunteers, students and community organization administrations.
  • Serves as an ambassador for First Tee’s brand to the public, both on-site and off-site at community events, schools and recreation centers 
  • Completes all background check and child safety training requirements required by First Tee AND the School District of Philadelphia
  • Always ensures the physical, emotional and social safety of participants
  • Adheres to the standards of the First Tee Code of Conduct 
  • Always charismatic, personable, and motivational in working with youth
  • Commits to making First Tee clinics, classes, and the game of golf fun for every participant

Program Duties and Responsibilities

  • Must become active in the First Tee Coach Program
  • Commits to continuous learning and attends all required local and national coach training events
  • Enthusiastically embraces First Tee’s coaching and youth development philosophy and eager to share their love of golf with our community
  • Becomes proficient in the delivery of all appropriate First Tee program content and confident administering to all skill levels
  • Delivers First Tee program content with fidelity as trained by chapter and HQ staff
  • Maintains consistent and regular attendance
  • Arrives for classes early and prepared
  • Treats home and partner facilities with respect by properly cleaning up and caring for equipment and grounds
  • Serves as a positive example and mentor for other coaches/volunteers
  • Executes high quality program lesson plans 
  • Properly conducts First Tee Certification
  • Maintains and organizes all equipment storage areas
  • Keeps and reports accurate participant attendance records 
  • When necessary, serves as a contact for community visits
  • Provides feedback to Outreach Manager regarding the quality/outcomes of community visits to improve First Tee Outreach efforts.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Deep commitment to the mission of First Tee — Greater Philadelphia  which includes: 
    • Passion for youth development
    • Desires to serve all kids with special emphasis on underserved and underrepresented groups (with respect to ethnicity, gender and socio-economic status)
    • Demonstrates a willingness to embrace the game of golf and the opportunities it provides all young people.
  • Prior experience with sports and coaching
  • Previous experience working with youth in a classroom, camp or similar environment
  • Must have reliable transportation to attend off-site clinics and events as well as the ability to transport equipment when necessary
  • Bilingual can be a plus

To Apply

Please submit a short cover letter detailing your experience related to the Responsibilities & Qualifications, along with your resume to outreach@firstteephila.org.

Salary Range and Job Type

  • Hourly rates start at $15/hour for coaches 18 or older
  • Must have a flexible schedule that allows for weekday instruction for school day class visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
First Tee — Greater Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. Our policy is to comply with all federal and/or state laws regarding equal employment opportunity as they relate to employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, personnel decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual preference or veteran status.