Player Development Professional - First Tee of Prince William County

BallenIsles Country Club

7d•$65,000

About The Position

Essential Responsibilities Youth Programming: • Lead and manage First Tee – Prince William County youth programs to include First Tee Programs, First Tee Community Programs, school field trips, and in-school initiatives as needed. • Proficient in the First Tee curriculum and assist in leading part-time coaches and volunteers to deliver high quality and engaging programs. • Assist in the creation and distribution of lesson plans for First Tee Programs, School Programs, and Community Programs. • Encourage qualified youth participants to participate in First Tee matches, golf tournaments, local chapter events, and national participant opportunities. • Collaborate and communicate with the Regional Director of Instruction regarding class schedules, field trips, anticipated facility usage, and needs. • Provide accurate participant class attendance records using the First Tee Coaches App and Salesforce. • Assist with parent orientations and maintain communication with parents in-person, via email, and provide content for bi-weekly newsletters, such as Tuesdays Tee Time • Ability to organize class materials, such as lesson plans and class rosters, and provide realtime training and guidance on-site to part-time coaches and volunteers. • Ensure all equipment storage areas are clean and organized. • Model the First Tee and First Tee – Greater Richmond core values and key commitments on and off the golf course. Essential Responsibilities Golf Operations: • Lead by articulating the vision and mission of First Tee – Prince William County to the team and patrons alike; provides administrative assistance and leadership to accomplish strategic and tactical goals through effective communications, coaching, training, and development. • Organize and lead leagues, tournaments, special events, and corporate clinics held at the facility. • Strong understanding of Lightspeed point-of-sale platform and Golf Genius. • Assist in growing the culture through relationships with program participants, families, patrons, community partners, and operational staff. • Provide individual golf instruction consistent with First Tee’s philosophies. • Conduct individual and group golf lessons and assist with player development programs. • Expectation to work counter shifts as needed. • Serve as the main point of contact for part-time staff in the Regional Director of Instruction’s absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Administration, Education, Recreation Management, Youth Development, or other related field preferred.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work a flexible schedule including late afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, as well as summer (hours are site dependent on classes, camps, field trips, and special events)
Effective and proactive team communication, facilitation, problem solving, and decision making
High energy, charismatic, personable, motivational in working with youth, coaches, patrons, part-time staff, and volunteers
Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite and Lightspeed point-of-sale system (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching, coaching, or a passion for inspiring young people is preferred
PGA/LPGA Professional or Associate preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage First Tee – Prince William County youth programs
Proficient in the First Tee curriculum and assist in leading part-time coaches and volunteers
Assist in the creation and distribution of lesson plans
Encourage qualified youth participants to participate in First Tee matches, golf tournaments, local chapter events, and national participant opportunities.
Collaborate and communicate with the Regional Director of Instruction
Provide accurate participant class attendance records using the First Tee Coaches App and Salesforce.
Assist with parent orientations and maintain communication with parents
Ability to organize class materials, such as lesson plans and class rosters, and provide realtime training and guidance on-site to part-time coaches and volunteers.
Ensure all equipment storage areas are clean and organized.
Model the First Tee and First Tee – Greater Richmond core values and key commitments on and off the golf course.
Lead by articulating the vision and mission of First Tee – Prince William County to the team and patrons alike
Organize and lead leagues, tournaments, special events, and corporate clinics held at the facility.
Strong understanding of Lightspeed point-of-sale platform and Golf Genius.
Assist in growing the culture through relationships with program participants, families, patrons, community partners, and operational staff.
Provide individual golf instruction consistent with First Tee’s philosophies.
Conduct individual and group golf lessons and assist with player development programs.
Expectation to work counter shifts as needed.
Serve as the main point of contact for part-time staff in the Regional Director of Instruction’s absence.