No— golf is the name, but mentorship and care is the game. We provide basic golf skill training so you can feel confident enough to get kids swinging and centered enough to focus on what really matters— pursuing goals, using good judgement, growing through challenges, collaborating with others, and building a positive self-identity.

In addition to ensuring appropriate adult supervision to maintain a safe physical environment, we adhere to strict national SafeSport standards. First Tee requires all employees, coaches, volunteers, and board members to complete comprehensive background checks and participate in in-depth training focused on youth safety. This training covers recognizing and responding to inappropriate behavior, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and effectively intervening when concerns arise. All training is provided by First Tee and is designed to equip adults with lifelong skills that promote safe, respectful, and welcoming environments for young people.

Volunteering as a First Tee Coach can look like one early evening a week, assisting with a couple of sessions, and being home in time for dinner. But everyone’s favorite day to coach? Saturdays! Four hours on the green with excited kids who are ready to learn goes by so quickly, and our coaches say it was more fun than the time they would have spent playing a round of golf.

First Tee has four recurring sessions every year, and families have the option to register their child each season.

Many! Studies show that adults who volunteer in youth-serving programs and participate in intergenerational social connections experience improved mental and physical health outcomes, increased sense of hope and life satisfaction, and longer life spans. First Tee understands the value our Volunteer Coaches derive from the program, and we lean into that by offering additional fun social experiences and volunteer recognition. Monthly Lunch & Learns will be a space where coaches can experience expert-led discussions on everything from what children face in the world off the green to how to improve their swing on the green.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own equipment; however, it is not required.

Submit the form below with your basic information, and our Program Director will be in touch soon to share additional details.

1. Complete the online Assistant Coach Training program.

2. With guidance from the Lead Coach, monitor safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

3. Understands the core purpose of First Tee and how we use golf to teach life skills, character, and confidence.

4.  Have fun empowering the Central Valley’s youth through the game of golf.

1. Manage proper check-in and check-out procedures for participants, parents, and guardians.

2.  Ensure proper check-in and check-out procedures are followed for borrowed equipment.

3. Assist the Lead Coach with communications with parents and guardians.

1. With guidance from the Lead Coach, assist with set up and tear down of supplies and equipment for the day’s classes according to the lesson plan.

2.  Assist with keeping equipment and supplies (balls, clubs, water, cups, etc.) organized.