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POSITION TITLE: Life & Golf Skills Coach

LOCATION: Northern Virginia and Washington DC

FACILITIES: East Potomac Park, Langston Golf Course, Rock Creek Park, Fort Belvoir Golf Club, Dulles Golf Center, Pohick Bay Golf Course, or Sterling Golf Club

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time Hourly

Our mission is 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

First Tee - Greater Washington, DC Life and Golf Skills Coach is responsible for

leading/teaching/coaching First Tee Life Skills Experience utilizing First Tee methodology and curriculum at scheduled classes/classes. The ideal candidate for this position has outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, loves youth age 7-15, has an optimistic 'can do’ attitude, and is proactive and flexible. The ideal candidate has education and/or golf coaching experience, and has a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

∙ Volunteer a minimum of 1 session (6 weeks) prior to becoming a paid coach ∙ Ability to work a flexible schedule including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends (time and days are site dependent

∙ Complete First Tee - Greater Washington, DC onboarding process (Pass a Background Check, SafeSport Training, and Assistant Coach Training)

∙ Ability to coach a minimum of 2 classes per 6 week session

o Spring I: March-April

o Spring II: May-June

o Summer: July-August

o Fall: September- October

∙ Attend First Tee Coach Trainings as needed

∙ Communication skills

o Ability to teach lessons and communicate verbally in a positive way to participants and parents

o Keep Director of Programming or Program Manager aware of interactions with participants and parents

∙ Management skills

o Effective management and training of volunteers

∙ Personal Characteristics

o A love for youth (age 7 to 17) from all backgrounds who show all types of behaviors

o Ability to create and execute a plan, but to also adapt and adjust on the fly

o Ability to create a high-energy environment

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

∙ Maintain a professional and cordial attitude towards co-workers, volunteers, participants and their parents

∙ Become proficient in the delivery of TARGET, PLAYer, Par, Birdie and Eagle lessons ∙ Maintain consistent and regular attendance and record it in Google Drive ∙ Lead Life Skills Experience Classes with support of volunteers

o Arrive 60-45 minutes prior to the start of class to set-up, and be prepared 15 minutes prior to class to greet participants and parents at check-in

o Begin and end classes on time

o Break down program equipment after class

∙ Conduct First Tee Certification as necessary

∙ Monitor the quality of equipment and inform the Director of Programming or Program Manager of equipment needs

∙ Maintain and organize all equipment storage areas

∙ Encourage and assist qualified youth to participate in golf tournaments, National Opportunities and local chapter events

∙ Provide a safe environment in all areas

∙ Provide Volunteer Coaches with direction and assistance

∙ Adhere to the standards of The First Tee Code of Conduct and First Tee - Greater Washington, DC Code of Conduct

∙ Assist chapter with various outreach events or chapter events

Job Benefits

∙ Making an impact in the lives of young people throughout the chapter

∙ Being part of a team of individuals who love golf and working with young people ∙ Flexible schedule

∙ Ability to pick up additional hours through coaching more classes or helping with various community events

Administration Duties:

∙ Handle walk-in participants, volunteers, potential donors and parents in a polite and courteous manner

∙ Relay students’ certification information to parents and work with parents as needed ∙ Provide fac

tual information regarding inquiries about The First Tee programs and activities, as well as The First Tee home office programs and opportunities

Questions/Resume submissions:

Katie Blodgett, Director of Programming

kblodgett@firstteedc.org