Volunteer Coordinator

Chapter Overview :

First Tee – Phoenix, founded in 2003, creates experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee – Phoenix creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. Programs are offered at golf courses, elementary schools, and youth centers across the Valley.

Mission Statement :

To provide opportunities for all youth to achieve success in every aspect of life through the game of golf.

Position Summary :

This is a high-energy, people-centered role ideal for someone who loves building community, creating meaningful experiences, and inspiring others to make a difference. The Volunteer Coordinator is a proactive leader responsible for designing, growing, and stewarding a high-performing volunteer program that fuels First Tee – Phoenix’s mission and reach.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role is both strategic and hands-on—focused on building a diverse volunteer network, strengthening pathways into coaching and events, and ensuring every volunteer feels equipped, supported, and valued.

Success in this role directly supports First Tee – Phoenix’s ability to scale programs, strengthen community partnerships, and elevate high-impact fundraising events. The Volunteer Coordinator plays a critical part in ensuring volunteers are trained, engaged, compliant with youth safety policies, and positioned to deliver exceptional experiences across all program and advancement activities.

Primary Responsibilities :

In this role, you don’t just coordinate volunteers—you activate a movement of caring adults who help shape the next generation of leaders.

Volunteer Program Leadership :

• Actively represent First Tee – Phoenix at community, corporate, and fundraising events to expand and diversify the volunteer pipeline.
• Build, implement, and continually enhance a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy that reflects the diversity and spirit of our youth.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with prospective and current volunteers to inspire long-term engagement and high retention.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and mission-centered volunteer culture.
• Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure volunteers feel informed, supported, and connected from day one.
• Ensure all volunteers meet safety, compliance, and background check requirements with an unwavering commitment to youth safety.
• Develop and maintain a year-round training calendar in collaboration with Program Team (golf curriculum, First Tee training, DEI, youth safety, etc.).
• Conduct regular program site visits to support coaches, volunteers, and program staff.
• Implement consistent communication, stewardship, and recognition strategies that elevate volunteer retention.
• Support the growth and stewardship of a volunteer corps expanding to 300+ active volunteers and a database of 500+ records.

Program Operations & Coordination :

First Tee – Phoenix Team Member :

Key Competencies :

The ideal candidate brings heart, hustle, and passion for people.

Qualifications :

If you thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven work and love connecting with people, you’ll feel right at home here.

Seniority And Reporting :

The Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Chief Advancement Officer.

Salary & Benefits :

How To Apply :

Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest to jobs@firstteephoenix.org with the position you are applying for in the subject line. All final candidates must pass a background check and complete SafeSport training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

First Tee – Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. Personnel decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

About First Tee-Phoenix :

First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. 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. We’re Building Game Changers through our junior golf programs.