Junior Mentors provide a vital service to the First Tee community by decreasing the student-to-instructor ratio in our classes, directly improving our young golfers’ learning experience. At the same time, they build their resumé and real-world career competencies. All Junior Mentors positions will work directly with our staff and will receive ample support, guidance, and training.
Junior Mentor Qualifications
- Must be age 13+
- Minimum of 3 years with First Tee as a Participant or a Member of your school Golf Team
- Must have own personal email
- Ability and eagerness to work with children
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of the 9 Core Values, 5 Key Commitments, and Rules of Golf
Junior Mentor Responsibilities
- Attend all scheduled training and team building sessions.
- Perform all duties relating to setup and tear down of course set up for classes.
- Lead class warm-ups.
- Demonstrate, model and instruct the 9 Core Values and 5 Key Commitments consistently while at and away from First Tee.
- Lead with positive actions and words- they are to be modeled together.
- Report any disrespectful behavior.
- Respect all First Tee property, the facility and staff.
- Be in the moment with participants.
- Cell phone on silent/vibrate during the sessions.
- Assist class coach as requested or as assigned in the lesson plan.
- Answer questions from parents and/or refer them to someone who can answer their questions.
- Notifying the Class Coach and Program Coordinator/Manager/Director of absences.