First Tee - Greater Richmond Summer Internship 2023

First Tee – Greater Richmond (FTGR) is a youth development organization that uses the game of golf and its inherent values to shape the lives of young people from all walks of life. We are strengthening the character of the community by providing programs that build resilience in our youth, teach critical life skills, and provide caring adult supervision in a safe environment.

The Summer Interns are responsible for coaching and mentoring young people to become positive role models and active golfers. This objective is achieved by the daily delivery of life skills, golf skills and healthy habits in a safe, fun, and engaging camp setting. These positions help maintain the goals of the organization’s strategic plan and may be involved in other FTGR projects, as needed. Summer internship dates are June 5th, 2023 – August 11th, 2023. Summer interns will receive a $4,000 stipend. 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●       Teach basic golf skills to athletes ages 4-17 and follow lesson plans to set up fun activities for campers.

●       Integrate First Tee Life Skills Curriculum with golf skills to guide and coach young people to become future citizens and active golfers.

●       Lead and manage summer camp processes at golf facilities.

●       Supervise and create relationships with youth in organization.

●       Deliver curriculum and appropriate activities that meet the developmental needs of youth.

●       Assist First Tee - Greater Richmond with any necessary communication among participants, parents, and volunteers.

●       Develop weekly newsletters summarizing the week of summer camp to participants and families.

●       Show initiative and work effectively with other interns, lead coaches, volunteer coaches, facility staff, and other representatives from outside community partners.

●       Collaborate with 10-12 other interns to complete projects including lesson plan building and creating marketing materials in collaboration with the Vice President of Communications and Engagement to increase brand awareness.

●       Understand and apply procedures and practices of First Tee - Greater Richmond to ensure a safe environment in accordance with the Safe Sport Act. 

●       Perform additional responsibilities related to the success of the organization.

This internship 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

●       Networking skills and opportunities through staff outings, off-site meetings, and events

●       Written and verbal communication skills with various stakeholders, donors, staff members

●       Marketing skills in creating promotional content

●       Problem solving and analytical thinking skills in day-to-day situations that may arise

●       Planning and operational skills within operating a program at various facilities

●       General technical CRM skills

●       Mentorship amongst staff members and participants of youth development organization

•      Incoming first year student or current undergraduate student in good standing at accredited four-year college, graduate students in good standing also eligible

•      Effective and proactive team communication, facilitation, problem solving, time-management and decision making

•      Exemplify good character and reputation that is reflective of First Tee’s Mission

•      Desire to mentor youth

•      Enthusiastic for an active lifestyle and passion for using sports to teach character enhancing values to children

•      Efficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as experience with standard office equipment

•      Authorized to work in the United States

•      Valid Driver’s License

This position will require the individual to travel to First Tee – Greater Richmond golf facilities including:

●      The Elson Redmond Memorial Driving in Richmond, VA

●       The Tattersall Youth Development Center at First Tee Chesterfield Golf Course in North Chesterfield, VA.

●       Belmont Golf Course in Henrico, VA

Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties and business demand.