Assistant First Tee Coach - Brandon

Job Description

Organizational Description

First Tee - Prairies is a youth development program offered by Golf Canada that introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after‑school and in‑school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf.

Our mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, promote life‑enhancing values and healthy choices through the game of golf.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6258

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.


• Must be sensitive to cultural differences and the impact of previous experiences on children.


• Experience working with children is an asset, but not required.


• Must complete required First Tee Assistant Coach Training.


• Must complete a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Skills Gained / Related Careers

• The opportunity to learn more about golf.


• Safe Sport & Respect in Sport Certification.


• Leadership, Mentorship, Coach Experience, Teaching Experience.


• Related Careers: Sport Coach, Sport Administration, Teaching.

Age and Time Commitment

Age: 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+.

Time Commitment: Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours. 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.

Location

Brandon.

Requirements

Opportunity requires a criminal record check and a child abuse registry check. Cost will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

• Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit.


• Uses a mobility device.


• French speaking / Bilingual (French and English).

Organization Will Provide

• A letter of reference.


• Evaluation.


• Supervision.


• Training / Orientation.

Indigenous Lands Acknowledgement

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.