OPPORTUNITY:
Title: Intern, First Tee – Canada
Reports to: Coordinator, First Tee – Canada
Location: Hybrid: 3 days/week remote & 2 days/week in-person at Golf Canada Head Office, Oakville, Ontario
Status: Intern (May – August)
Ideal Start Date: May 5, 2024
OVERVIEW:
Golf Canada is looking for a motivated and mission-oriented individual to support the national implementation of First Tee. Reporting directly to the Coordinator, First Tee – Canada, the successful applicant will provide national support to First Tee chapter staff, positively contributing to a more accessible and diverse junior golf participation base.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Operations – 50%
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks related to First Tee programming including but not limited to:
o Coordinating packaging, shipping and tracking of First Tee equipment and marketing collateral to new program locations across Canada;
o Providing timely and informative customer service to stakeholders including parents, golf professionals, teachers, and youth leaders;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of First Tee programming in all provinces;
• Assist with national program reporting and data collection;
• Support First Tee – Canada staff with additional duties as they arise.
Events – 30%
• Support the organization and execution of First Tee – Canada activations at Golf Canada’s Professional Championships including the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.
• Coordinate all aspects of Golf Canada’s Walk with a Pro event at both professional championships, including developing a schedule, confirming participants, ticketing, and more;
• Assist with the implementation and delivery of special events such as community activations, try-it sessions, fundraising events and any other initiatives as required;
Marketing – 20%
• Assist First Tee Marketing & Communications team to facilitate relationships with and support regional First Tee chapter staff in marketing efforts across the country;
• Support First Tee Marketing & Communications team with planning and execution of work-back schedules for projects (with the use of Jira project management software);
• Assist in the development of newsletter creation and deployment (via Mailchimp) to First Tee’s varying audiences;
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a Post Secondary Degree in Sport Business/Management;
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Motivated and enthusiastic individual with interest in impacting youth through sport;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a keen attention to detail;
• Prior experience executing events considered an asset;
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset;
• Ability to travel as needed.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Golf Canada – People and Culture
1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Apply via Career Page link below
How to apply: Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by January 19th, 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.
Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.