Impactful Youth Golf Coach & Program Leader

First Tee - Virginia Blue Ridge; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PGA education support

Dues reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge seeks an energetic Program Coordinator to deliver youth golf programming, enhance participant experiences, and support daily operations across our indoor facility and partner locations.

The role combines coaching, mentoring, and customer-service duties with hands-on involvement in youth development, golf instruction, and player development, offering paths toward PGA education, coach certification, and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for mentoring youth through the game of golf.
• Commitment to being a positive role model and mentor for youth participants.
• Understanding of golf fundamentals and a desire to continue developing skills in coaching, instruction, and player development.
• Previous coaching, instruction, youth programming, leadership, or customer service experience preferred.
• PGA Associate status, First Tee Coach Certification, or interest in pursuing golf industry credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with First Tee or similar youth development

Responsibilities

• Prepare, adapt, and deliver engaging lessons using First Tee curriculum and established program frameworks while tailoring instruction to participants’ ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment that encourages confidence, skill development, sportsmanship, and character growth.
• Manage assigned class operations, including attendance, check-in, equipment, lesson preparation, participant records, and safety.
• Support participant progression and engagement through quality instruction, effective communication, and helping participants and families understand continued opportunities within the First Tee pathway.
• Assist with volunteer training, onboarding, and coach development initiatives to support consistent, high-quality First Tee programming and participant experiences.
• Assist with on-course experiences, clinics, leagues, and other player development opportunities.
• Support community outreach efforts by engaging prospective participants and families through demonstrations, activities, and mission-focused conversations.
• Utilize the First Tee Coaches App, Salesforce, and other program systems to support effective program delivery.
• Support clubhouse operations under the direction of the Player Development & Golf Operations Professional, including participant services, facility presentation, and daily operational needs.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming facility environment.
• Monitor simulator use and provide basic technical assistance and customer support to participants and families.
• Assist with merchandise, light retail responsibilities, and facility setup.
• Support additional organizational initiatives and responsibilities as assigned to promote growth, expansion, and continued success while maintaining program quality and compliance standards.
• Reports to the Director of Curriculum & Player Development
• Works closely with the Player Development & Golf Operations Professional, who provides operational guidance related to facility needs, scheduling, and program execution.

Job description

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge seeks an energetic Program Coordinator to deliver youth golf programming, enhance participant experiences, and support daily operations across our indoor facility and partner locations.

The role combines coaching, mentoring, and customer-service duties with hands-on involvement in youth development, golf instruction, and player development, offering paths toward PGA education, coach certification, and long-term career growth.