Camp Coach Program
Looking for a way to make some money this summer AND give back to your organization? Join us this summer as a camp coach!
This year we have full-day camps at both Rockwood and Squaw Creek! We will also have half-day camps at our Briscoe Elementary and Benbrook Par 3 locations. There’s plenty to do around here!
You’ll gain an understanding of what it means to be a coach and mentor, experience elements of customer service, and enjoy the opportunity to work with friends and peers!
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as a camp coach will include but are not limited to…
- Conducting Life Skills curriculum during camps and/or classes as a lead or support coach
- Maintaining participant and coach safety
- Contributing to the development of new and creative camp activities
- Assist in occasional events and tournaments which may include the FWJGA Championships, PGA Jr. League, and Cup Series events
Eligibility
- Be 16 years of age or older (those ages 14-15 are welcome to volunteer as coaches)
- Have previously volunteered in some capacity with First Tee – Fort Worth (classes, camps, Junior Advisory, etc…) OR have been a previous intern
- Preference will be given to those who have been in the First Tee program for at least 2 years
**New in 2025** Tiered Coaching Program
Tier I: Coaches with demonstrated excellence, dependability and commitment to providing quality coaching will receive preferred hours and can reasonably expect 30-35 hours per week and will be stationed at a primary location for a majority of the summer.
Tier II: Coaches who are new, less experienced, or need a more flexible schedule can reasonably expect 15-25 hours per week and may be asked to fill in at multiple locations when necessary.
We will have limited positions open for hire this year. Please provide an email you monitor regularly so that we may schedule a virtual interview shortly after your application has been submitted. Applications, interviews and past experience (when applicable) will determine whether an applicant is the right fit for this year’s coaching environment.
Compensation
$10.00/hour
Hours will be based on needs of summer camp registration.
Flexible schedules allow coaches to set their schedules around their plans.
Training
Tuesday, June 3 – Thursday, June 5
Tuesday, June 3 – Wednesday, June 4 – Administrative and Coach Training
Thursday, June 5 – Additional Training + Possible Site Visits
Training prior to the start of summer programming is required for all summer coaches, new and returning. Training will include administrative setup, review of risk management, health, and safety policies, child safety training, summer coach training, site visits and creative collaboration on camp activities.
Schedules
Camps will run from June through the second week of August, with the exception of no camps the week of the 4th of July.
We are flexible with schedules, however we do ask that you notify your site director of any dates of absence at least 10 days in advance.
***Coaches who do not report for scheduled hours without communication to their site directors and camp coordinator may be subject to reduction in hours or removal from schedule.***
How do I get started?
If you meet the eligibility requirements and can commit to the hourly requirements of one or both tiers of coaching, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch shortly to schedule a short, virtual interview!
