Be a Game Changer. Become a Coach.

At First Tee Pittsburgh, we help kids discover what’s inside of them, guide them to strengthen it and mentor them to put it into action in everything they do. To do this, we need enthusiastic and caring individuals to serve as positive mentors and role models to kids and teens of various backgrounds. You don’t have to be a golf pro (or even a good golfer), we provide training.

Without caring mentors, positive youth development just doesn’t happen. At First Tee – Clearwater, we take coaching seriously. We believe that a meaningful, quality relationship between coach and participant is vital to our program. Our success is dependent upon a community of volunteers willing to donate their time and talent. Golf knowledge or ability is not required to volunteer – simply a passion for kids.

Sign up for an upcoming First Tee Chat to learn how you can help us impact the lives of young people in Clearwater. 

First Tee Chats

Registered individuals will receive a reminder email 1-2 days prior to orientation. Orientation will be held in-person at the Chi Chi Driving Range. Dates for First Tee Chats are listed below. Each chat is at 5:30 p.m.

Dates: Thursday, May 29 // Thursday, August 28 // Thursday, November 20

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Coach Commitments
  • Attend 1 hour “First Tee Chat”
  • Attend 1-2 hour coaches training
  • Assist in delivering our life skill and golf curriculum through golf games
  • Provide a safe, positive and engaging experience for our participants
Coach Opportunities

Lead Coach

  • Attend First Tee level 1 and 2 training
  • Organize and lead assistant coaches in the delivery of life skills, golf skills, class set up, and procedures. They ensure that programming and activities are consistent with First Tee Life Skills Experience (4 hours/week)

Assistant Coach

  • Attend First Tee level 1 training
  • Assistant Coaches assist Lead Coaches in teaching the First Tee Life Skills Experience to participants, provide positive feedback, and encourage participant behavior to help ensure a safe learning environment. They assist with setup & breakdown each class (2 hours/week)

Player Development League Coach

  • Attend First Tee level 1 training
  • Shadow participants on the course as they play 9 holes in a competitive setting (3 hours/week)
Steps Becoming a Coach
  1. Contact us through the below form
  2. Attend First Tee Chat
  3. Complete volunteer application
  4. In person interview and location tour
  5. Complete/pass background check
  6. Complete/pass SafeSport training
  7. Attend coaches training
Coach Benefits
  • Opportunities for trainings provided and paid for by First Tee
  • 1 free bucket of range balls per 8 volunteer hours
  • 1 free round of golf per 8 volunteer hours
  • Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club shirts and hats
  • First Tee Christmas Party
  • Opportunity to win “Volunteer of the Year”
Programs/Times/Locations

Group Lessons

  • Wednesday
    • 7-9 years old: 4:00pm – 5:15 pm
    • 10-17 years old: 5:45pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday
    • 7-9 years old: 9:00am – 10:15am
    • 10-17 years old: 10:45am – 12:00p

Player Development League

  • Saturday
    • Every other Saturday: 3:15pm – 6:00pm

Join us in building Game Changers!

At First Tee, we aim to create safe spaces that help every individual feel like they belong and can see themselves reflected. We invite you to self-identify (gender and ethnicity) should you choose.

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Prevention Policy

As you consider volunteering for our chapter, know that the safety of our kids is our first priority.  Please read our Prevention Policies to see how we conduct programs and activities at our chapter.