Golf & Life Skills Program Lead - First Tee of Tampa Bay YMCA

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Golf & Life Skills Program Lead will implement the provided curriculum to The First Tee of Tampa Bay participants in all programs offered. The Golf & Life Skills Program Lead will work with the Program Director to provide year-long programming within The First Tee of Tampa Bay. During the school year, the Program Lead will provide program instruction to students in Hillsborough County schools throughout the school day and lead instruction for Saturday programming. During the summer season, the Program Lead will provide leadership and be hands-on in the summer camp golf program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Quality and Growth

• First Tee Operations > Implements program curriculum and coordinate activities and logistics ensuring a quality program is offered to students, becoming proficient in delivering all The First Tee of Tampa Bay curriculum.

• Travel to different schools and program sites in Hillsborough County, based on program needs.

• Assists the Program Director in developing new programs and growing the Chapter.

• Development/Fundraising > Assist Program Director in representing the Chapter in the community and aid in fundraising, marketing, and public relations efforts and events.

• Perform other duties as assigned, based on program needs, in and out of the classroom.

Operations/Team Leadership

• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Communicate clear instructions to assistant coaches.
• Contribute ideas to help the organization and team meet goals.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Monitors programming and provides a safe environment at all time and to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.

• Ensures program staff are properly trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.

• Ensures adherence to all YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff:

• Greeting all guests as they enter the facility.

• Ensures safety and risk standards to enforce proper check-in procedures are followed for members and guests.

• Monitoring youth activity in the facility.

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to maintenance staff.

• Immediately report any suspicious behavior and violations of policy and procedures to your supervisor.

• Report any incidents and accidents immediately to direct supervisor.

• Maintain proper records, including staff member certifications, staff member meetings, trainings and daily logs used for policy and procedure review so that information can be reviewed at any time.

Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience with the game of golf required.
• Prior experience teaching youth, ideally with a First Tee program, is preferred. Experience managing large groups of children is preferred.
• Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current CPR, AED ,First Aid and ACT training.
• This position requires a valid driver license and will require frequent local travel throughout Hillsborough County.
• Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.

This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

• 20 days of Paid Time Off, increasing with service
• 7 paid holidays
• Employer-supported health, vision, dental insurance
• Tampa YMCA family membership
• $2,000 employer-provided assistance for qualified dependent care programs (before/after school care and camp)
• 20% off program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• 30% off personal training
• Start at 403 (b) smart savings account through YMCA Benefits on day one of employment (optional)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BayCare Behavioral Services (phone and online)
• Professional development opportunities through Y-USA trainings
• Retirement plan eligibility: After completing 1000 hours of service over two, twelve-month periods and at least 21 years of age, part-time and full-time associates are eligible for the Tampa YMCA to contribute 12% of your earnings to a 401(a) account. Once enrolled, the associate is immediately vested.

Association Summary:

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a top-rated '4-star' Charity Navigator and Guidestar 'Gold' rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the Tampa YMCA at www.tampaymca.org.

• 13 Family Center Ys, 65-acre outdoor adventure camp, Community Learning Center, two program centers, 27 afterschool sites, 18 Early Head Start sites
• Largest youth development and health & wellness provider in the region
• 223,000+ community members served
• 1,600+ staff members
• 600+ volunteers
• $40MM in revenue
• An independent 501(c) 3, locally-governed and managed

Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax.

The Tampa Y is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.