First Tee – Prairies (First Tee – Prairies: Volunteer Assistant Golf Coach)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

The Assistant Golf Coach will serve in a volunteer capacity, working with the lead coach at a program location (golf course) to assist with the delivery of First Tee Programming. They will work to ensure that locations, participants, and participant parents/guardians have all the tools they need to grow and flourish. They will work with the Lead Coach at the Program Location to: Assist in the delivery of First Tee at the Program Location (golf facility); Assist with the set-up and clean up of equipment Advocate and promote the benefits of First Tee to participants and parents. Empower kids and teens to engage in volunteer and fundraising activities.Provide overall guidance and mentorship to participants. Skills Required: Must be friendly and approachable Experience working with children an asset, but not required Experience playing golf an asset, but not required Must complete required First Tee Assistant Coach Training (Free) Must complete a satisfactory criminal record check and child abuse registry check (cost covered by organization) Time Commitment: Program sessions are held in evenings and weekends throughout the golf season (May-September) – Specific dates TBD A typical shift would be two 1-hour sessions delivered in succession to different age groups. There will be opportunity to attend and assist with special events such as the Aces for First Tee tournament, Try- Golf Days, and Community Celebration Events.