Position
Coach, First Tee — Greater Philadelphia
First Tee Overview
First Tee — Greater Philadelphia empowers kids through golf and a life skills curriculum that builds confidence, resilience, character, and self-esteem. Founded by the PGA TOUR in 1997, First Tee provides youth development programs for kids of all backgrounds through 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, participants and parents
- Serves as an ambassador for First Tee’s brand to the public
- Completes all background check and child safety training requirements
- 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 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
- Enthusiastically embraces First Tee’s coaching and youth development philosophy
- Deliver First Tee curriculum and coach participants using First Tee methods
- Maintains consistent and regular attendance
- 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
- Monitors the quality of equipment and inform the Program Director of equipment needs
- Maintains and organizes all equipment storage areas
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
- Golf instruction credentials (LPGA and PGA) can be a plus
- Previous experience working with youth in a classroom, camp or similar environment
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience related to the Responsibilities & Qualifications, along with your resume to Claudia Gangemi at [email protected].
Salary Range and Job Type
- Hourly rates start at $15/hour for coaches 18 or older and $12/hour for junior coaches (still in high school)
- Part Time
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.
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
