Golf and Life Skills Coach

Overview

Golf and Life Skills Coach Jobs in Macon at First Tee Middle Georgia

Chapter Overview

First Tee – Middle Georgia 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 – Middle Georgia creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at golf courses, elementary schools, and youth centers in the community

Mission Statement

First Tee builds experiences that build character. As a youth development organization, we believe experiences are our greatest teacher and that they should both fun and meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail and better equipped for whatever comes their way.

This Position Reports To Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The part-time Coach is responsible for role modeling, guiding, and coaching young people to become responsible Game Changers and committed active golfers; positively impacting their lives through First Tee Golf and Life Skills Experience using lesson plans and First Tee Coach Building Blocks

Responsibilities

· Active in First Tee Coach program

· Maintain a professional and cordial attitude towards co-workers, volunteers, participants, parents/guardians

· Become proficient in the delivery of First Tee Curriculum

· Maintain consistent and regular attendance

· Commence and end scheduled lessons on time

· Conduct pre lesson coaching sessions for coaches and volunteers at least 15 minutes prior to the start of every lesson

· Convey the chapter’s brand image to the public

· Assist in the creation and distribution of lesson plans for curriculum

· Maintain, monitor, and organize all equipment areas and inform the Program Director of equipment needs

· Assist in any other coaching capacity (i.e. tournaments, outreach, etc.)

· Provide Program Director with accurate participant class attendance records

· Make the game safe and fun for all participants and provide a safe environment in all areas, while adhering to the standards of the First Tee Code of Conduct

· Be charismatic, personable, and motivational in working with youth

· Be available to attend meetings and training sessions

· Maintain consistent, professional, and streamlined communication with parents/guardians and volunteers for programming information and updates

· Respond to requests for data in accordance with the policies of the First Tee

· Must be able to pass and maintain yearly background checks and SafeSport Training

Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand (up to 3-4 hours at a time)

· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

· Ability to withstand the Georgia heat

Qualifications

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends (site dependent) as well as summers (hours are site dependent) Organizational skills

· Ability to organize class materials and coaching tools

· Ability to maintain security of equipment

· Capacity to evaluate lesson plan application and delivery Communication Skills

· Ability to teach lessons and communicate verbally in a positive way to participants and parents/guardians

· Ability to consistently communicate with participant parents/guardians

· Keep Program Director directly informed of all interactions with participants, parents/guardians, and facility staff

· Articulate participant capabilities for national opportunities Customer Service

· Personable, motivational, and charismatic in working with youth and adults Management Skills

· Effective training and communication with other coaches and volunteers

· Evaluate participant potential for national opportunities

Your hours of work will depend on the number of classes and the class schedules at your site. The number of weekly hours will vary and cannot be guaranteed. Hourly compensation is a minimum $20.00 per hour to start and can be higher based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Title: Golf and Life Skills Coach

Company: First Tee Middle Georgia

Location: Macon