Become a Coach or Volunteer and Make a Difference!

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Our Philosophy

Without caring mentors, positive youth development just doesn’t happen. Here at First Tee—Central Carolina, we take coaching very seriously. We believe that a meaningful, quality relationship between coach and participant is vital to our program.

“Young people don’t care what a coach knows until they know a coach is invested.”

As you consider volunteering for our chapter, know that the safety of our kids is our first priority.  Please read our Prevention Policies to see how we conduct programs and activities at our chapter.

Prevention Policy

We’re Looking for You!

Nationwide, we currently have more than 5,000 coaches signed up with First Tee, including PGA and LPGA pros, as well as volunteers. But you don’t have to be a golf pro or even a good golfer. With our First Tee Coach Program, we provide the training you need.

Developed with input from leading experts in the field of positive youth development, our program focuses on building game changers, both on and off the course. This helps foster positive relationships between coaches and young people, inspiring the golfers of tomorrow to look to the future and unlock their potential.

Make an Impact Off the Course

We need more than coaches to make the First Tee program possible. We rely on volunteers — sometimes year round — to accomplish our mission, and not all of those goals involve golf; we need support off the course as well. Opportunities include:

  • Fundraising/Events
  • Administration/Operations
  • Mentoring/Tutoring
  • In-School Programming
  • Outreach Partnership Camps and Clinics

By contributing your time and talent, you can directly make an impact in a young person’s life.

Volunteer Coaches

First Tee volunteer coaches are adults that teach young people core values, healthy habits and valuable life skills using the game of golf.

To be a volunteer coach with our chapter you don’t need a low handicap or even experience working with kids. All you need to do is have a positive attitude, smile easily, show up and excel working in a fun atmosphere!

In order to become a volunteer coach, you must complete a background check and nationally accredited SafeSport Training. You will also undergo coach training, both virtual and in-person, to help prepare you for your volunteer role.

Details

When:

Volunteers are needed and wanted during three key periods during the year:

  • Spring 2023: Mid March-Mid May
  • Summer 2023: Eary June-Late July
  • Fall 2023: Mid August- Mid October

Time Commitment:

  • Volunteer Coaches will assist with an eight-week season during either the Spring, the Fall, or both.
  • Volunteer Coaches will be assigned a class that meets once a week for an hour and a half to two hours at a time (depending on the session), allowing time to both help set-up and take-down.
  • Classes take place Monday-Friday afternoons. The location will help determine the day and time in which sessions are offered.

General Information:

  • There are options to volunteer at any of our participating locations across the Triad!
  • You can choose what age group (7-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14+) you would like to work with, depending on availability.
  • Informative and Interactive training sessions are offered on a regular basis!
  • Chapter staff provide continual learning experiences throughout the season!

How to Sign-Up:

  • Click on the Volunteer Button at the top of this page.
  • Complete the online registration process.
  • Complete an online background check and SafeSport Training.

Volunteer Coach Roles

Volunteer coaches serve in one of the two ways below. New volunteer coaches all start as Assistant Coaches, and can discuss Lead Coach opportunities with chapter staff if interested.

  1. Assistant Coach
    • Help set-up/break-down class activities
    • Assist with golf instruction
    • Ensure student safety
  2. Lead Coach
    • Review Lesson Plans and Organize Class activities
    • Manage class attendance
    • Assign Assistant Coach Roles
    • Provide communication to students and parents
    • Report to chapter staff
    • Help set-up/break-down class activities
    • Assist with golf instruction
    • Ensure student safety

Volunteer coaches who would like to take on more of a leadership role may want to consider being a Lead Coach. To inquire about being a Lead Coach, please contact Kelsey Calvert at [email protected].