Golf Coach – SwingPals Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Overview The SwingPals program is about mindfulness and emotional regulation. The SwingPals methodology is backed by science, where students are coached to focus their minds, achieve emotional balance, respond positively to stress, and assist students with decision-making and confidence. SwingPals provides students with an in-depth process to develop emotional regulation skills and enhance selfawareness to make good choices and access their full potential. As seen through this video, it is a paradigm shifting methodology. The SwingPals approach uniquely uses golf as a tool and resource to support mindfulness practices, but it is NOT a junior golf program. The model is aligned with the national movement to introduce effective social and emotional programming in schools and was recognized by Golf Digest as one of ten programs in the Nation for having a significant impact in their community. About the

Organization:

This school year, through coaching mindfulness, emotional regulation, and physical coordination in schools, SwingPals will positively impact the health and well-being of close to 2,000 students. SwingPals delivers programming in six of the nine Durham Public Middle Schools where students have the least family resources, many of whom reside in single-parent homes, foster care, or in communities with widespread drug use, gangs, teen pregnancy, and poverty. These schools have markedly high percentages of students testing at or below grade level in reading and math and have the highest rates of absenteeism and disciplinary actions. Learning for these children is greatly affected as they endure the effects of these adversities. Their needs call for innovative and transformative programs like SwingPals , with an established successful track record, to develop young leaders beginning in middle school. The SwingPals yearround after-school program is available to students through 12th grade. The program addresses societal and cultural issues by working with students in school, at home (virtually), and at the Hillandale Golf Course. SwingPals uses bio-feedback tools to help students transition from experiencing negative emotions to positive emotions. Students benefitting from SwingPals in-school programs are 50% female, 50% male, 45% African American, 34% Hispanic, 13% White, and 8% other. Sixty-five percent of participants are eligible for free/reduced lunch as determined by federal income levels. About the

Position:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary role of the part-time Golf Coach is to implement the SwingPals in-school gym programming at the middle schools and the after-school programming offered at both Hillandale Golf Course and the Durham Topgolf location. First and foremost, for the Golf Coach, is the safety of the students we serve and uphold the SwingPals eight guiding principles.

SwingPals Eight Guiding Principles:

 Serve children who face economic and social adversity.  To promote and support mental, physical, and emotional health.  Vulnerability is at the core of learning and growth.  Celebrate mistakes, not fix them.  Character and integrity endure.  Success derives from hard work, not talent.  To guide students on their journey, not ours.  Balance acceptance and change. The self-driven individual sought for this position has some knowledge and awareness of working within the public school system, mindfulness practices, and the importance of developing emotional regulation and self-awareness skills to promote mental, physical, and emotional health.

Experience Required The Successful Candidate:

 Is an empowering “teacher” and coach with impeccable integrity dedicated to supporting the students  Is patient, energy-filled, and loves working with the students  Has excellent planning skills and memory to deliver programming to changing groups of students each week  Thrives in a fast paced and changing environment  Is highly organized and detailed oriented  Is comfortable with “gray” and can navigate difficult situations always keeping safety and students as top priorities, no matter the situation  Can make quick, confident decisions and trust their judgement  Enjoys working in a fun and hardworking environment with a dynamic team

Essential Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:

 Manage and run in-school and afterschool programming sessions for students. Act as lead and support for various sessions throughout the week serving students in the core elements of the program  Work with mindfulness coach and Program Director to better integrate mindfulness techniques and opportunities into golf coaching  Set-up and Clean-up for all program sessions being managed  Manage all golf related scheduling with schools, outside facilities, and coaches  Act as a public face for SwingPals, its program and mission. As the primary staff person leading in-school programming and afterschool golf sessions, communications and professionalism are essential in all interactions with school admin, educators, caregivers, and students to ensure the integrity of SwingPals and its model are always maintained  Communication with Caregivers and golf coaches  Student Safety – Above all, safety is paramount at SwingPals e nsuring safety is prioritized in all aspects of program management  Management of golf equipment  Management of golf facility relationships

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree  Intermediate Understanding of Golf (knowledge and understanding to ensure physical safety for students and others)  Awareness and Understanding of Mindfulness and its mental and physical benefits  Strong Communication Skills  Clean Driving Record  Self-Motivated  Background working with public schools and students a plus  Mental health background a plus  Spanish Language fluency a big plus  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite  Experience with Salesforce a plus