Coordinator, First Tee

OPPORTUNITY

Title: Coordinator, First Tee - Prairies

Reports to: Development Officer, First Tee - Prairies

Location: Remote Saskatchewan

Status: Full-time, permanent

Ideal Start Date: February 2025

OVERVIEW

Golf Canada Foundation is looking for a motivated, mission driven individual with excellent organizational and communication skills to assist with the growth of the First Tee program in the Prairies. The Coordinator, First Tee - Prairies will report directly to the Development Officer, First Tee - Prairies and will assist with the administration and execution of the First Tee program and fundraising efforts within the Prairies region.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Program and Development Support 45%

• 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 and assist with delivery of regional School and/or Community program training opportunities.
• Engage with golf course owners/operators and diverse communities to foster, grow and nurture key relationships.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with key stakeholders such as other provincial chapters and First Tee - Canada, PGA Chapters, and Provincial Golf Associations to meet provincial reporting obligations.

2. Administrative Support 45%

• Assist in the management of donor administration (track history, gifts, pledges, tax receipts, etc.).
• Coordinate donor outreach projects, assist in proposal development.
• 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.
• Coordinate with Program Locations on scheduling, registration and data collection/reporting.
• Update and maintain the reporting database (Salesforce)
• Assist First Tee - Prairies team with the collection of coach and volunteer background checks to ensure Safe Sport compliancy.
• Assist with outreach to active community and school program leaders to gather Youth Serving Record (YSR) data and upload into Salesforce.

3. Marketing and Events 10%

• Assist with the delivery and coordination of branding, equipment, and program material with First Tee Headquarters and First Tee - Canada staff.
• Work with Marketing and Communications lead on promotion of First Tee programs, initiatives and events to increase participant registration and attract interest of donors.
• Lead grassroots initiatives such as mobile clinics, camps, and other outreach opportunities.
• Assist and provide support with the implementation of First Tee - Prairies events.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Post Secondary Degree in Sport Business/Management or related field is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Golf industry is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a fundraising capacity for a not-for-profit organization or post-secondary education institute is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to self-motivate
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with the ability to travel throughout the Prairies provinces.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Golf Canada - People and Culture

1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1

Oakville, ON L6M 4X7

How to apply: Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by January 30th, 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

Titre : Coordonnateur, First Tee - Prairies

Relève de : Agent de développement, First Tee - Prairies

Lieu : Télétravail, Saskatchewan

Statut : Permanent à temps plein

Date d’entrée en fonction prévue : Février 2025

Veuillez noter que, dans le présent document, le genre masculin est utilisé comme générique, dans le seul but de ne pas alourdir le texte.

APERÇU

La Fondation Golf Canada est à la recherche d’une personne motivée, animée par la mission à accomplir et possédant d’excellentes aptitudes organisationnelles et en communication pour aider à l’expansion du programme First Tee - Premier départ dans les Prairies. Le coordonnateur de First Tee - Prairies relèvera directement de l’agent de développement de First Tee - Prairies et l’aidera à administrer et exécuter les programmes et les efforts de collecte de fonds de First Tee - Premier départ dans la région des Prairies.

PRINCIPALES TÂCHES

1. Soutien au programme et au développement 45 %

• Travailler avec l’agent de développement de First Tee - Prairies pour l’aider dans les efforts de collecte de fonds (c