First Tee Overview
For more than 25 years, First Tee has been using the platform of golf to provide innovative and experiential learning opportunities for young people. Character education and long-term life skills are at the heart of our programs, which are delivered by coaches who have been trained in positive youth development. The First Tee Life Skills Experience is the unique component that sets First Tee apart from many other successful junior golf programs and youth development programs. By engaging young people in a combination of life skills, leadership, and golf activities, they are also exposed to positive traits that will help them achieve success in life. In the process, participants become valuable assets to their community. First Tee offers character education programs at golf courses, elementary schools, and youth centers in 150 chapters in all 50 states and internationally.
Chapter Overview
First Tee – Orange County was established in 2013. We are more than a sports program. We shape the lives of young people throughout communities in Orange County providing character building and life skills lessons while promoting healthy habits through the game of golf. To date, we have served over 30,000 youth in Orange County.
Mission Statement
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.
Reporting Structure
The Outreach Coordinator will report to the Program Director, but will also receive
direction and supervision from the CEO.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Scheduling
- Work with school districts and community partner organizations and assist in coordinating registration, schedules, transportation, transition opportunities, submission of youth served, and lesson plans for clinics, trainings, and programs
- Create and implement off-season and supplemental programs
- Satisfy equipment needs for the programs
- Assist in the development/selection of training aids and materials
Management/Administration
- Work with Program Director to assist in developing, implement, and updating program policies and procedures
- Assist in developing and adhering to the program & operating budget
- Report program metrics, operations data, and pertinent program data to the
Program Director and CEO, as well as tracking data in the Chapter’s Salesforce records.
Volunteers and Coaches
- Assist Program Director to ensure sufficient adult mentors are available for Firs Tee School and Community Programs
- Assist Program Director in implementation of Chapter Risk Management Policies and Procedures including ensuring compliance with First Tee’s Safe Sport Policy
- Ensure sufficient volunteers are available for Community Partnerships programs, special events, and/or clinics
- Work with community partners and school districts to recruit and train program staff to assist with and lead classes
Community/Network Outreach
- Participate as directed in special events
- Communicate with and submit documentation as required to First Tee
Headquarters through the Program Director and CEO - Network with staff at other chapters and exchange best practice ideas
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools and other youth serving
organizations, including attendance at community meetings and similar type of
events - Develop transition opportunities for outreach programs including First Tee School
- and Community Program
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or CEO.
Qualifications
- Commitment and passion for the mission and purpose of First Tee — Orange
County - Adherence to the standards of conduct and involvement established by First Tee
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal relations, and organizational skills
- Charismatic, personable, and motivational in working with youth and volunteers
- Ability to travel to meet with partner organizations, schools, trainings, chapter,
and Network events as required and manage a flexible work schedule - Working knowledge of the game of golf with the ability to coach
- Experience in identifying and working with program staff and volunteers
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to multitask
- Preferred: First Tee Coach and/or completion of any level of First Tee Coach
training
Skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with community partners and schools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfort with public speaking and community representation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience preferred.
- Ability to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative program outcomes.
Position Location
Full time 40 hour/week position based at First Tee – Orange County’s office in Laguna
Hills, CA. Regular travel to program & community sites across Orange County.
Employment Status
Full time, non-exempt (hourly) position
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $25/hour
- Vacation pay, holiday pay, sick pay
- Mileage reimbursement for business related travel
- Monthly medical stipend
- Monthly device stipend
- 40 hours of sick
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience related to the Responsibilities &
Qualifications, along with your resume to [email protected]. No phone calls,
please.