Honesty Integrity Sportsmanship Respect Confidence Volunteer Handbook Responsibility Perseverance 2017 Courtesy Judgment The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 1 Dear First Tee Volunteer, Thank you for taking the time to volunteer with The First Tee of South Puget Sound (TFTSPS). Our mission is to impact the lives of young people in the South Puget Sound by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-­‐
enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. As a volunteer with our program, you will be instilling The First Tee’s Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. As a volunteer, you will be seen as a caring, trustworthy adult in the South Puget Sound community. Your commitment will benefit the operation of The First Tee, but most importantly it will benefit the young people we serve. We believe that anyone with the right attitude, commitment, and open heart to share with the lives of our young people has something to offer and are valuable to our program. Volunteers like you contribute to the success of our program and we thank you for your participation with us! We look forward to working with you! THANK YOU! Your First Tee Team, Tracy Peacock, Executive Director Ryan Kallenberger, Program Director Brian Archer, National School Program & Outreach Coordinator Courtney Johnson, Admin & Marketing Coordinator The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 2 The First Tee Mission To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-­‐enhancing values through the game of golf. About The First Tee The First Tee was created in 1997 to introduce young people of all backgrounds to the game of golf and life lessons it teaches. This chapter, South Puget Sound, started in 2011. Through The First Tee Life Skills Experience™, a curriculum for teaching character education through specific life skills, children and teenagers around the world discover how the skills essential to success of the golf course can help them flourish in life. These skills include self-­‐management, interpersonal communication, goal setting, mentoring and effective conflict resolution. The Life Skills Experience sets the First Tee apart from other junior golf programs and youth initiatives, and ultimately hopes to instill in participants The First Tee Nine Core Values™: honest, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, courtesy, judgment, confidence, responsibility, and perseverance. About The First Tee Nine Core Values™ Golf is an ideal context for acquiring The First Tee Nine Core Values, because it is a voluntary activity that provides challenges, requires commitment and effort over time, and has clear rules. The First Tee Life Skills Experience creates a youth-­‐centered, mastery driven climate in which young people are empowered to explore options and make decisions, two elements that are critical to the development of a child’s value system. Honesty-­‐ the quality or state of being truthful; not deceptive Integrity-­‐ strict adherence to a standard of value or conduct; personal honesty and independence Sportsmanship-­‐ observing the rules of play and winning or losing with grace Respect-­‐ to feel or show deferential regard for; esteem Confidence-­‐ reliance or trust; a feeling of self-­‐assurance Responsibility-­‐ accounting for one's actions; dependable Perseverance-­‐ to persist in an idea, purpose or task despite obstacles Courtesy-­‐ considerate behavior toward others; a polite remark or gesture Judgment-­‐ the ability to make a decision or form an opinion; a decision reached after consideration The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 3 Membership Upon registration in The First Tee Program, students will begin training to achieve PLAYer Certification, which is completion of the first level of The First Tee Program. Once a student has achieved Par (PLAYer) Certification, he/she will be promoted to more advanced program levels: Par, Birdie, Eagle, and Ace Levels. The length of time needed to graduate from one certification level to the next will vary from student to student. It is not a race, but a journey that assures each student receives the necessary tools to have a fun and rewarding life on and off the golf course. The First Tee Code of Conduct Respect for Self – Respect for Others – Respect for Surroundings TFTSPS Volunteer Job Opportunities On the Course • Responsibilities o Support the Lead Coach by helping teach designated skills at golf course o Manage check-­‐in and check-­‐out o Set-­‐up and take-­‐down equipment o Positive interaction and respect shown towards coach, parents and participants • Requirements o Some knowledge of golf o Enjoys spending time with kids o Able to commit a minimum of two hours per week Outreach & Special Events o Represent the TFTSPS at events, such as tournaments, community & volunteer gatherings, schools, outreach events, fairs, etc. o Participate on a committee to support our programs and/or fundraising events; Harbottle Golf Classic, Celebrate Women & Girls in Golf, PGA Jr Event, etc. Organizational Support o PR/ Media o Board of Directors o Clerical and administrative support The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 4 GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES *Background Check* All persons having direct contact with participants MUST undergo a background check before ANY contact with participants is initiated! We conduct background checks on all volunteers and this involves checking criminal history. Dress Code Appearance is important, so please dress in casual clothing wearing flat soft soled shoes (tennis shoes). Ideally, all volunteers should wear like clothing so that we look like a team and make it easier for our students to recognize an instructor. Khaki (beige/off white) docker-­‐type pants and a golf shirt are ideal. Hats and visors are optional preferably with The First Tee logo. Name tags should be worn at all times and in a visible place. Clothing that advertises beer, tobacco, illegal substances, violence and disrespect or companies that manufacture or promote materials or goods that is inappropriate for children cannot be worn during class. The First Tee products are available for purchase at www.thefirstteesps.org. Smoking and Alcohol Smoking and drinking alcohol during programming is not allowed. If a volunteer appears to be under the influence, he/she will be asked to immediately leave and contacted by the Program Director. Cancellations If for any reason you are unable to attend class, please inform the Program Director or Outreach Coordinator as well as try to find a volunteer replacement for your scheduled time. We can provide a contact list of qualified volunteers. If you are unable to find a replacement volunteer, we appreciate 24-­‐hour notification. Arrival Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the beginning of each class so that we may have a lesson plan coaching session before each class. This will be conducted by the lead coach. Please collect your name tag. The first two volunteers to arrive are to help with registration. Meet and greet the students and parents. The lesson will begin at the published time of the start of the lesson. Please develop your student-­‐coach relationships and parent–coach relationships during pre-­‐lesson time and after the lesson. The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 5 Student Behavior If a student is misbehaving, please point out their inappropriate behavior in an empowering way. For example; Ask them if they think they are “showing the class/coach respect when they are talking to their friend at the same time that the coach is talking? This usually is all that you will need. If the behavior persists you will need to ask them to sit out of the activity for 5 minutes. Let them know that their behavior is not in line with the etiquette of the game of golf and they must receive a two stroke penalty and sit out of the task/activity. Please then report this to the Lead Coach. Coaches will utilize the Nine Core Values, such as Respect and Courtesy and explain that inappropriate behavior is not acceptable. Appropriate Terminology There are no “bad” shots in golf. Some shots go where the player intended, they are called good shots and some shots do not go where the player intended, these are called “miss-­‐hits”. Practice this with the students and also with your own game! Our The First Tee participants are not “kids”; please refer to them as participants or members. Empower Youth Always try to “Empower” our participants. When talking to our participants, talk to them at eye level, even if this means getting down on one knee. Ask them questions about their game instead of telling them that “this is right and this way is wrong”. For example: “What did you feel on that swing?”, or, “What are you trying to do… How does it feel?” Typical 90-­‐Minute Class Agenda Registration: 5 minutes -­‐ Meet and greet -­‐ Participants sign in -­‐ Attach name tags -­‐ Recruit new volunteers -­‐ Finish setting-­‐up stations -­‐ Final reviews of Lesson Plan -­‐ Develop student and parent relationships Intro: 10 Minutes -­‐ Review last week’s session -­‐ Preview the week’s lesson plan, Life Skill, Core Value, Golf Skill -­‐ Icebreaker Coaching: 55 minutes -­‐ 2 Station set-­‐up, rotate every 30 minutes The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 6 -­‐ 3 Station set-­‐up, rotate every 20 minutes -­‐ 4 Station set-­‐up, rotate groups every 15 minutes Bridge to Life: 20 minutes -­‐ Recap Golf and LS intentions -­‐ Review and Help with Book Work -­‐ “Good, Better, How” with students -­‐ “Good, Better, How” with coaches Risk Management Child Safety The First Tee of South Puget Sound does not allow coaches/volunteers to be alone with Students. Please be very careful that there is another volunteer present at all times when being around a single student. Ask for help from a member of the staff or volunteers. No Coach or volunteer shall ever be in a one-­‐on-­‐one activity with any student outside of the lesson. There should be NO contact through social media, text message, etc. Risk Management Policies Please review and refer to the Risk Management Policies packet General Coaching and Volunteer Concepts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Always be Professional Give 100% -­‐ All the time! Watch and listen to the students Briefly demonstrate desired techniques over telling how to do it. Establish a relaxed learning atmosphere Be patient Communicate effectively a. Keep it simple b. Clear and precise demonstrations c. Be positive d. Be flexible in your teaching method to match student’s ability e. Use praise constantly 8. Motivate and empower students a. Inspire and influence the participant b. Be energetic and enthusiastic when teaching c. Show a genuine interest in the students 9. Make the sessions FUN! The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 7 10. Enforce a professional appearance – PGA/LPGA TOUR look: Shirt tucked in, hats forward, no jeans, etc. Remember, you are a role model! Volunteer Appreciation PLAYer-­‐ Has volunteered for one session: Receive a round on the Williams 9 at Meadow Park Golf Course. Par-­‐ Has volunteered for two sessions: Receive a round on Championship course at Meadow Park. Birdie-­‐ Has volunteered for three sessions: Receive a The First Tee of South Puget Sound polo shirt. Eagle-­‐ Has volunteered for four sessions: Receive a round of golf for 2 at Meadow Park. Ace-­‐ Has volunteered for six or more sessions: Receive a round for four at one of our affiliate golf courses (excluding Chambers Bay) Staff Contact Information Program Director Ryan Kallenburger, 253.777.7597 [email protected] National School Program & Outreach Coordinator Brian Archer, 253.468.4085 [email protected] Executive Director Tracy Peacock, 253.495.8772 [email protected] Marketing & Admin Coordinator Courtney Johnson, 253.219.9293 [email protected] Updated January 2017 The First Tee South Puget Sound www.thefirstteesps.org 8 The First Tee South Puget Sound Criminal History Record Check Consent Form
I, ___________________________________________ (applicant's name), hereby authorize The First
Tee of South Puget Sound to obtain information pertaining to any charges and/or convictions I may have
had for violation of municipal, county, state or federal laws. This information will include, but not be
limited to, allegations regarding and convictions for crimes committed upon minors and will be gathered
from any law enforcement agency of this state or any state or federal government, or from third-party
providers of information originally obtained from law enforcement or court records.
I understand that I will be given an opportunity to challenge the accuracy of any information received that
appears to implicate me in criminal activities. To facilitate this challenge, I will be told the nature of the
information and the agency from which it was obtained. It will be my responsibility to contact that
agency. I further understand that until The First Tee of South Puget Sound receives notification from that
agency clearing me, my application will be deferred.
As an applicant for a staff position, I hereby attest to the truthfulness of the representations I have made.
Except as I have disclosed, I have not been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendre or guilty
to any offense similar to those listed on the application. Further, other than for the offenses I have
disclosed, I have not had a finding of delinquency or entered a plea of nolo contendre or guilty to a
petition of delinquency under the juvenile laws of this state or of any other state for any acts similar in
nature to those listed on the application. I also certified that there are no charges pending against me.
I further attest that I have not been judicially determined to have committed abuse or neglect of a child;
nor do I have a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect or exploitation which has been uncontested or
upheld administratively under the laws of this or any other state.
I understand that I must be truthful and, if any statement I have made is found to be false, I will be denied
the position for which I am applying; or, if already accepted, terminated from The First Tee of South
Puget Sound staff.
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(Signature of the Applicant)
(Date)
Full Name of the Applicant: _____________________________________________________
(first, middle, last)
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________ ST______ Zip______________
e-mail: ___________________________________ phone number: _____________________
D.O.B.: __________ Sex: __________ Race: __________Soc. Sec. No.: ____-____-______
Driver's Lic. No: _______________________________
State of Issuance: ___________ Date of Expiration: _____________________________
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