Program Coordinator

Nepga; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practice privileges

Simulator access

Advancement opportunities

PGA education support

Job summary

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge is seeking a Program Coordinator to deliver youth golf programming, support participant development, and assist with daily operations across our indoor facility and partner locations.

The role offers hands-on experience in youth development, golf instruction, and player development with opportunities for career growth, professional development, and PGA-related credentials.

Qualifications

• Passion for mentoring youth through golf.
• Commitment to being a positive role model.
• Familiarity with First Tee or similar youth programs is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Availability for afternoons, evenings, weekends, and some off-site programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging golf lessons using First Tee curriculum for diverse ages.
• Create a safe, positive learning environment promoting confidence and sportsmanship.
• Manage class operations: attendance, check-in, equipment, records, safety.
• Support participant progression and engagement through quality instruction and clear guidance.
• Assist with volunteer training, onboarding, and coach development initiatives.
• Assist with on-course experiences, clinics, leagues, and other player development opportunities.
• Support outreach by engaging families and prospective participants.
• Use First Tee Coaches App, Salesforce, and program systems to support delivery.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Education

PGA Associate status

First Tee Coach Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Simulator technology

First Tee Coaches App

Job description

Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $30,000.00

Overview

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge is seeking an energetic, mission-driven, and reliable Program Coordinator to deliver youth golf programming, enhance participant experiences, and assist with daily operations across our indoor facility, partner golf courses, and community locations.

Program Coordinators are coaches, mentors, and ambassadors for First Tee. They build meaningful relationships with participants and families while delivering engaging instruction that develops golf skills, confidence, and character. When not coaching, they help create a welcoming and customer-focused facility experience.

This position provides hands‑on experience in youth development, golf instruction, player development, and golf operations, with opportunities for expanded responsibilities, PGA Membership, First Tee Coach Certification, and long‑term career growth.

Success in This Role Includes:

• Delivering consistent, high-quality First Tee programming.
• Supporting participant engagement, retention, and progression.
• Building strong relationships with volunteers and community partners.
• Developing as a coach while contributing to meaningful participant and family experiences.
• Contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven team culture.

Why Join First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge:

• Directly impact the lives of young people through mission-centered programming.
• Help shape player development in a growing golf facility.
• Support for PGA education, dues reimbursement, and professional development.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on innovation and growth.

Experience Required

• 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 programs is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable learning registration software, simulator technology, and basic troubleshooting.
• Availability for afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional off‑site programming.

Programming & Participant Development

• 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.

Facility & Operational Support

• 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.
• Practice privileges and simulator access
• Opportunity for advancement within First Tee as programs and facilities expand.

• Hourly Rate: $13-$22/hour (based on experience, credentials, and assigned responsibilities). Higher rates may be offered for candidates with PGA Associate status, First Tee Coach Certification, prior coaching experience, or advanced instructional responsibilities.
• Peak hours of operation are afternoons, evenings, weekends, and summer programming.
• Opportunities for additional hours, expanded responsibilities, and professional growth as programming grows.