Junior Coach Volunteer Program

We invite all participants age 13+ to get involved as Junior Coaches. All positions involve working directly with our coaches and staff with ample support and guidance, including seasonal chapter coach workshops. 

Training increases at every level, and our goal is to support the program’s objectives as well as your own in taking the next steps in your life!

All leaders in First Tee are known as “coaches,” and our primary role is exactly that, but we have many more responsibilities as well that can include special events, communication, technology and data management, and curriculum development.

Why be a Junior Coach Volunteer?

Gain community service hours for school, “leadership service” hours toward your participant resume with First Tee (used for National Opportunity applications) and build your skills as a leader/team member. 

Who can be a Junior Coach?

• Juniors ages 13-17
• Ages 13-15 must be actively involved in First Tee programming to volunteer.
• Ages 16+ should provide personal reference & golf experience before volunteering.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be a Resource:
  • Serve as a dependable and reliable member of specific coaching teams as your availability allows
  • Represent First Tee at select fundraising events and community activities ~ to be determined and invited by First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Leadership
• Be a “leader and a follower”:
  • Lead new participants and those in need of a little extra help
  • Follow directives from coaches, chapter staff, and facility operations staff.
• Coaching/Mentoring:
  • Assist in coaching by being a model, a safety monitor, and partner during golf activities 
  • Set a good example at all times, be a role model, and mentor to participants
  • Participate in all aspects of class delivery, including: planning, setup, teaching, and cleanup.
• Operational:
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment (classroom, storage, staging areas, etc.)
• Education/Safety
  • Become an official Junior Coach by completing the online Junior Coach Training
  • Commitment to continuous learning within the role and its application to outside goals.