Coordinator, First Tee

POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Coordinator, First Tee - Ontario (Hamilton, Niagara, Southwestern Ontario) Status: Contract (12 months) Location: Flexible Hybrid Reports to: Program Manager, First Tee - Ontario Ideal Start Date: January 2024 OVERVIEW: Golf Canada is looking for a motivated, mission driven individual with excellent communications skills to assist with the implementation of the program in the province. The Coordinator, First Tee - Ontario will report directly to the Manager, First Tee - Ontario and will assist with the administration and execution of the First Tee program within the province. AREAS OF FOCUS: - Assist with the day-to-day administration efforts related to First Tee programs, including the golf facility program, School Program, Community Program and volunteer/coach training; - Fulfill direct program inquiries and requests from golf clubs, golf professionals, teachers, parents/guardians and community leaders; - Recruit volunteers to assist with program implementation at Program Locations (golf facilities); - Coordinate with Program Locations on scheduling, registration and data collection/reporting; - Update and maintain the reporting database (Salesforce) and website (WordPress); - Assist with the delivery coordination of branding, equipment, and program material with First Tee Headquarters and First Tee - Canada staff; - Work with Marketing and Communications lead on effectively promoting First Tee programs and initiatives to increase participant registration and attract interest of donors; - Work cooperatively and effectively with Golf Ontario staff to meet provincial reporting obligations; - Assist with the collection and review of coach and volunteer background checks to ensure Safe Sport compliancy; - Engage with golf course owners/operators and diverse communities to foster, grow and nurture key relationships; - 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; - Knowledge of the Canadian Golf industry is considered an asset; - Excellent organizations skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; - Strong interpersonal skills and outgoing personality; - Motivated enthusiastic individual who will willing to travel within the province; - 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; - Ability to travel within the province and work overtime as needed. NOTE: 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 mean that your hours of work will vary, may be irregular, and will be the hours required to meet the objectives of your employment. Golf Canada is committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and is inclusive and respectful of individual differences and strengths. APPLICATION DETAILS: Golf Canada - People and Culture 1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 905-849-9700. DESCRIPTION DU POSTE Titre : Coordonnateur, First Tee - Premier départ Ontario (Hamilton-Niagara et sud-ouest de l’Ontario) Statut : Contractuel (12 mois) Lieu : Hybride flexible Relève de : Gestionnaire de programme, First Tee - Premier départ Ontario Entrée en fonction souhaitée : Janvier 2024 - Veuillez noter que, dans le présent document, le genre masculin est utilisé comme générique, dans le seul but de ne pas alourdir le texte._ **SURVOL**: Golf Canada est à la recherche d’une personne motivée, animée par la mission à accomplir et possédant d’excellentes aptitudes en communication pour aider à la mise en œuvre du programme First Tee - Premier départ en Ontario. Le coordonnateur de First Tee - Premier départ Ontario relèvera directement du gestionnaire de First Tee - Premier départ Ontario et l’aidera à administrer et exécuter le programme First Tee - Premier départ dans la province. **PRINCIPALES TÂCHES**: - Participer au travail d’administration quotidienne des programmes de First Tee - Premier départ en Ontario, y compris le programme des établissements de golf, le programme scolaire, le programme communautaire et la formation des bénévoles et entraîneurs. - Répondre aux demandes directes relatives aux programmes provenant des clubs de golf, des professionnels de golf, des enseignants, des parents et