We are looking for coaches and volunteers – all experience levels are welcome!
At First Tee, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens through golf. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.
But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!
Our class sessions are taught by Lead Coaches and supported by Volunteer Coaches to keep student:teacher ratios impactful. With more volunteers, we can serve more youth, including the 100+ students on our wait list!
Getting Started
Our teaching is built on research-proven methods of positive youth development, providing coaches with the tools to make kids feel safe, included and empowered. By contributing your time and talent, you can directly make an impact in a child’s life. If you have a passion for impact and want to become a coach or volunteer, fill out the form below!
Do I Have the Time?
First Tee – Indiana volunteers typically commit 1.5-2 hours per week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Classes run at courses throughout the state in the afternoon/evenings or on the weekends. Many of our volunteers commit to one session or season per year, but we welcome volunteers year-round!
Am I Ready to Coach?
✅Training Provided – on your own time and schedule
✅ Flexible Schedule – you pick the session and location that works best for you
✅ No Teaching Experience Necessary – Lead Coaches develop all drills and lessons, you support to keep our ratios impactful
✅ Volunteer at Courses Near You
Where Am I Needed?
First Tee – Indiana serves 19 locations across the state. We are always in need of volunteers and coaches in the Indianapolis area for year-round classes. Fort Wayne, Valparaiso, Richmond, and South Bend have great needs throughout the spring and summer months.
Why It Matters
First Tee-Indiana By The Numbers
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- 140,000+ Youth Impacted Annually Across Indiana
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- 5,000 Participants in our Green-Grass Facility Programs
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- 100+ Juniors on the Waitlist for Course Programs…
…which we could provide lessons for with MORE VOLUNTEERS!
That’s why we need YOU!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
✅ Enjoy working with kids
✅ Want to give back
✅ Love golf or sports
✅Can volunteer just 2 hours per week
✅ Enjoy mentoring
✅ Need hours for your degree, honors society, or corporate giveback program
You do NOT need to:
❌ Be a PGA Professional
❌ Shoot under 80
❌ Have teaching experience
❌ Volunteer every session
We’ll provide everything you need!
How much golf experience do you need? Some golf knowledge is helpful. While most of what we do is through games and activities, golf experience helps.
How old must I be? There’s no specific age group that can volunteer.
How often do I volunteer? Most sessions are once a week for 6-8 weeks. We also offer the occasional one off special event.
Can I volunteer after work? Yes! Most sessions take place after the work and school hours.
Can I volunteer on the weekends? While most opportunities are on the weekdays, there are occasionally weekend opportunities.
Can families volunteer together? Yes.
Can college students volunteer? Absolutely
Coaching the First Tee Way
We need enthusiastic and caring individuals to serve as positive mentors and role models to kids and teens of various backgrounds.