What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Program Evaluation position at First Tee?
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The Manager of Program Evaluation is critical to First Tee HQ understanding the delivery of high-quality programs at chapters by conducting chapter program observations, consulting with chapter program leaders on implementation of best practices and supporting coach development.
Qualifications
The Manager of Program Evaluation is critical to First Tee HQ understanding the delivery of high-quality programs at chapters by conducting chapter program observations, consulting with chapter program leaders on implementation of best practices and supporting coach development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing or Communications.
- 5 or more years of experience of Program Evaluation
- Highly motivated, self-starter and willingness to take an active leadership role
- Efficiency, multi-tasking and time management
- Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Open to giving and receiving feedback for improvement and development
- Positive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Fiscally responsible and proactive as it relates to managing expenses
- Youth development or junior golf coaching/instruction experience a plus
- MS Office, Salesforce, SM Apply experience a plus
- Knowledge of and/or exposure to First Tee is preferred
- Travel is required for this position
- Lead and manage Chapter Program Observation initiative and strategic goal of conducting 10-15 per year, including scheduling and conducting observations, the tracking of feedback and reports, and the coordination of follow-up with Chapters to monitor implementation.
- Support Coach Program as a Trainer to stay connected to coaching strategies and behaviors when conducting Chapter Program Observations.
- Support the roll out and dissemination of academic research findings and consult with chapter program leaders on program evaluation practices.
- Provide annual report on program observation trends, findings and coordinate with Program Education on gaps and needs, to support ongoing professional development for First Tee program leaders.
- Coordinate with Program Support & Data to evaluate chapter program data.
- Lead and serve on Ace evaluation committee, evaluating capstone projects submitted by First Tee participants as evidence of their engagement and achievement in the First Tee Program.
- This role requires travel with an estimated 15-20 trips per year to visit Chapters, conduct program observations, and support national coach training events.
