Junior Volunteer

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Operations & Programs
Employment Status: Volunteer

Role Overview

A Summer Junior Volunteer is responsible for coaching and mentoring young people to become positive role models and active golfers by delivering daily life skills and golf instruction in a safe, fun, and engaging camp setting. As a volunteer with First Tee - Northwest Arkansas, you'll be part of a dedicated community committed to helping young people build character and achieve their full potential through the game of golf. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and teens.

First Tee — Northwest Arkansas seeks self-motivated high-school students, who can work independently and as part of a team, supervise others, and help young people learn. The best candidates will need the ability to communicate and work with youth and effectively instruct those students in a fun, activity-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programming and Coaching

•  Teach basic golf skills to participants, ages 4-12, and follow lesson plans to set up fun activities for participants
•  Supervise and create relationships with youth in our organization
• Assist with program set-up, registration, delivery, and breakdown, helping with tasks like organizing equipment, setting up stations, and welcoming participants.
•  Make the game fun and provide the ultimate experience for participants to learn golf and life skills
•  Ensure a safe environment for participants, coaches, volunteers and parents
•  Assist with equipment needs and maintain the quality of equipment and all instructional areas

Volunteer Outcomes/Objectives

 This volunteer opportunity will contribute to professional/career goals in the following ways:  

• Leadership skills with diverse stakeholders and team members  
• Customer service experience with various stakeholders of the organization  
• Written and verbal communication skills with various stakeholders, volunteers, staff members  
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills in day-to-day situations that may arise  
• Mentorship amongst staff members and participants of youth development organization

Training and Support

We provide all Junior Volunteers with orientation, training, and ongoing support to ensure they feel confident and prepared in their role. Selected Junior Volunteers must complete at least 30 hours of Summer Program Volunteer work between June 9, 2025, and August 7, 2025, to receive a waived Youth Membership Fee ($100) for one calendar year. Junior volunteers must be 14+ years of age. Students wishing to become Summer Junior Volunteers must email a letter of interest to madison@firstteenwa.org by May 1, 2025.