Coordinator, Youth On Course

OPPORTUNITY: Title: Coordinator, Youth on Course Reports to: National Manager, Youth on Course & Events Location: Hybrid: 3 days/week remote & 2 days/week in-person at Golf Canada Head Office, Oakville, Ontario Status: Full Time Ideal Start Date: February 17, 2024 OVERVIEW: Golf Canada is looking for a motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills to assist with the day-to-day operations and expansion of Youth on Course in Canada. Reporting directly to the National Manager, Youth on Course & Events, this individual will collaborate with internal staff, golf courses, parents/guardians, participants, and the provincial golf associations to successfully implement and grow Youth on Course across the country. This role will focus on program operations and event planning. AREAS OF FOCUS: - Develop strategies to expand into new regions and increase youth participation; - Lead prospect research, outreach and onboarding of new Youth on Course locations; - Ensure timely submission and accurate processing of subsidy payments to courses; - Fulfill direct program inquiries and requests from golf clubs, parents/guardians and members; - Develop, implement, and update program policies and procedures; - Coordinate and improve the integration between Golf Canada and Youth on Course’s member databases, ensuring a seamless user experience; - Update and maintain the reporting database (Salesforce) and website (WordPress); - Assist with accurate program data collection and reporting; - Support forecasting, tracking and reporting of financial performance metrics; - Assist with administrative tasks related to Youth on Course including but not limited to: - Source and purchase marketing collateral, gifting, and supplies, as required; - Coordinate packaging, shipping and tracking of marketing collateral, gifting and supplies; - Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to promote Youth on Course: - Identify and implement new ways to market to junior golfers and attract the interest of donors; - Develop marketing assets and collateral to support operations at golf courses; - Develop communication materials to support outreach to youth, parents and golf courses. - Serve as a liaison to Youth on Course HQ, Provincial Associations, and internal staff, to ensure programmatic alignment within the junior golf participation pathway; - Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Stewardship of First Tee - Canada and First Tee chapter staff to assist with outreach and onboarding of RBC Community Junior Golf funded sites; - Assist with the planning and execution of regional 100 Hole Hikes; - Assist with the planning and execution of the annual Premier 100 Hole Hike; - Support the recruitment and retention of national corporate partners; - Implement Youth on Course activations at Golf Canada’s Professional Championships; - Other duties as required. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: - Work (including internship) experience in sport, event management, administration and/or program management; - Post-secondary degree in sport business/management or related field is considered an asset; - Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; - Strong interpersonal skills and outgoing personality; - Motivated and enthusiastic individual with interest in impacting youth through sport; - Ability to work independently and as part of a team; - Excellent customer service skills; - Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills; - Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset; - Knowledge of the Canadian golf industry is considered an asset; - Ability to travel as needed. APPLICATION DETAILS: Golf Canada - People and Culture 1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 Golf Canada’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch. However, the demands of your position may require your hours of work to vary to meet the objectives of your employment. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends. Golf Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for all, especially children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process. Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process. Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (