Employment

Golf and Life Skills Coach
(Part time, seasonal, and per class options)

About Our Chapter

First Tee – Western North Carolina, is a region of First Tee – Central Carolina. Our region was established in 2019 in Asheville, and since then we have added three programming locations with plans to continue to grow significantly in the coming years. Currently, we offer classes in Asheville, Waynesville, Newland, and Cashiers/Highlands. In 2025, we served over 200 participants in the mountains. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with our life skills curriculum, we are providing valuable opportunities for the youth in our region to grow and develop in every aspect of life, not just on the golf course.

Job Summary

The Golf and Life Skills Coaches are responsible for teaching every aspect of our First Tee curriculum to participants ranging in age from 7-18. We are currently seeking coaches in all of our program locations.

Important skills to have for success in this role:

  • Golfer – A knowledge of the game of golf and a passion for it is key in this role. We want to pass down our love of the game to our participants.
  • Teacher – The most important thing we do is teaching our participants the Key Commitments that we feel will lead them to success in every aspect of their life. We do this through an effective delivery of our lesson plans.
  • Mentor – Participants learn from what we do, not just from what we say. Coaches should strive to not just speak about our values, but to live them out every day

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe environment for all participants
  • Create a fun environment that keeps participants engaged and wanting to come back
  • Create a space ideal for learning
    • Prepare in advance and engage volunteers ahead of time
    • Set up daily activities and come prepared with lesson plans and schedules
    • Execute lesson plans and seamlessly integrate our golf skills and life skills
    • Motivate and inspire students
  • Communicate effectively with participants, parents, volunteers, First Tee staff, and golf course staff
  • Continue to learn
    • Seek out opportunities to add to your current golf knowledge
    • Make a commitment to learning the First Tee curriculum

Qualifications

  • Ability to work program hours at your location
    • These hours are late afternoon and evening on weeknights during the school year, and may vary in the summer
  • Golf knowledge
  • Experience teaching or coaching youth (minimum 1 year)

Reporting

This position reports directly to our Manager of Programs. Coaches are directly responsible for volunteers during programming.

Pay and Job Type

  • This is a part time position based on either the season or on a per class basis
  • Pay will be per class based on level of trainin

Application

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Anna Moore at [email protected].