Chapter Director, First Tee - British Columbia

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Title: Chapter Director, First Tee – British Columbia

Status: Full-time

Location: Remote, Lower Mainland, Vancouver

Reports to: Executive Director, First Tee - Canada

Target Hiring Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 319,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to be a world leader in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit

First Tee – British Columbia is a youth development program governed by Golf Canada that uses golf as a platform to offer children from all backgrounds the opportunity to develop transformational life skills through sport.

As a leader in the community, First Tee – British Columbia serves youth from equity deserving communities, engaging them in programs that combine golf instruction with character-building education. The program has experienced rapid growth since launch in 2021 with over 17,000 children engaged annually. Staff, working closely with national Golf Canada Foundation staff, have cultivated a passionate and supportive donor base to continue to drive impact in the province.

The successful applicant will continue the success achieved to date while also working to ensure the program is health, sustainable and impactful for years to come.

The Chapter Director will provide visionary leadership and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and initiatives aligned with First Tee's mission and strategic goals. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director, First Tee – Canada and Senior Director, Development, First Tee - Canada to ensure the chapter’s growth, sustainability, and compliance with national standards.

The Chapter Director will lead fundraising efforts, community engagement, and the operational management of the chapter, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. This individual will have an entrepreneurial mindset, be impact driven, passionate about furthering the program’s success in British Columbia and possess a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Fundraising and Development – 50%

• Build strong relations and work collaboratively with the Executive Director, First Tee – Canada and the Senior Director, Development, First Tee - Canada to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve continued financial sustainability and growth.
• Accountable for the achievement of the First Tee – British Columbia annual revenue target.
• Articulate First Tee – British Columbia’s mission and objective to donors.
• Cultivate relationships and build trust with individual donors, corporations, and foundations, securing sponsor ships, grants, and major gifts.
• Oversee donor recognition, stewardship, and communication to ensure long-term engagement and support.

Program Development and Delivery – 20

• Ensure the effective implementation of First Tee’s curriculum and youth development programs, in collaboration with the First Tee – British Columbia Program Manager.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand access to programs, particularly in underserved and underrepresented areas.
• Support evaluation of program outcomes to measure impact and guide continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with British Columbia Golf and other provincial stakeholders to ensure continued support and alignment of First Tee – British Columbia’s growth…