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Chapter Director, First Tee - Ontario

@ Golf Canada

Caledon, Ontario

$85k–$95k/yrFull-time7+ years experienceBilingual
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Pay:

$85,000–$95,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead fundraising, sponsorships and major gifts to meet the annual revenue target
  • Oversee program delivery and curriculum with community partners
  • Manage recruitment and performance of staff and volunteers
  • Develop and manage the chapter's annual budget
  • Represent the chapter as primary spokesperson and at events

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Seven to ten years of leadership experience, preferably nonprofit or youth development
  • Proven ability to secure major gifts, sponsorships and grants
  • Strong budgeting and financial compliance skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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2026-09-21
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2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-18

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness development
Experience7+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: minimal · ground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Background checkscriminal record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyNonprofit management, Sport management, Business administration, Education
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Employee discount, Free or discounted meals

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Job description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Chapter Director, First Tee – Ontario

Status: Full-time

Location: Golf Canada Headquarters (Caledon, ON) with a hybrid work arrangement in office 2 days/week, regular travel throughout Ontario and occasional travel outside of province

Reports to: Executive Director, First Tee – Canada

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Organization Overview

First Tee – Ontario 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 – Ontario 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 18,000 children engaged annually. Staff, working closely with the Golf Canada Foundation, have cultivated a passionate and supportive donor base to continue to drive impact in Ontario.

Position Summary

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 Ontario and possess a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 – Ontario annual revenue target.
  • Articulate First Tee – Ontario’s mission and objective to donors.
  • Cultivate relationships and build trust with individual donors, corporations, and foundations, securing sponsorships, 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 – Ontario 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 Golf Ontario and other provincial stakeholders to ensure continued support and alignment of First Tee – Ontario’s growth and development.

Leadership and Governance – 10%

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director, First Tee – Canada, to develop and execute the chapter’s strategic priorities and direction.
  • Oversee the recruitment, development, and performance of First Tee – Ontario staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and processes.
  • Act as the primary spokesperson for First Tee – Ontario, building strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, community leaders, and program participants.
  • Maintain open communication with First Tee – Canada, ensuring adherence to national policies, reporting requirements, and organizational values.

Financial and Operational Management – 10%

  • Develop and manage the chapter’s annual budget in collaboration with chapter staff, the Executive Director, First Tee – Canada and Senior Director, Development, First Tee – Canada.
  • Oversee all financial activities, ensuring compliance with annual budget.

Marketing and Public Relations – 10%

  • Collaborate with the broader Marketing and Communication team across the organization to build the public profile of First Tee - Ontario through marketing, outreach, and events.
  • Develop compelling communications and storytelling to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  • Represent the chapter at local and national First Tee events, conferences, meetings and other Golf Canada events.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, sport management, business administration, education or, a combination of equivalent work experience and education in a related field.
  • Seven to ten years of leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector or a youth development program, including fundraising, staff management, and strategic planning.
  • Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizations skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to secure major gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
  • Strong ability to manage finances, including budgeting and compliance in a nonprofit setting.
  • Knowledge of youth development programming and curriculum delivery.
  • Passion for the game of golf and/or sport, and its role in fostering personal growth and character development.
  • Motivated, enthusiastic individual who will willing to travel within the province and work overtime as needed.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Golf industry is considered an asset.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset.

Compensation Package:

  • Annual Salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per year
  • 2-week office closure during winter break
  • Annual bonus (confirmed based on organizational performance)
  • ½ Day Fridays in summer months
  • Complimentary green fees after 3:00pm during the golf season at TPC Osprey Valley Golf Course
  • 10% discounts on food and beverages at TPC Osprey Valley restaurants

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Golf Canada - People and Culture

1564 Beech Grove Side Rd

Caledon, ON L7K 1R3

Apply via Career Page link below

How to apply: Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by October 12th, 2026. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.

Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience

Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process.

Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 905-849-9700.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Titre : Directeur de section, First Tee – Ontario

Statut : Permanent à temps plein

Lieu : Basé à Caledon, en Ontario, avec travail hybride, au bureau 2 jours par semaine et télétravail, plus des déplacements réguliers à travers l’Ontario et quelques voyages à l’extérieur de la province

Relève de : Directeur exécutif, First Tee – Premier départ Canada

Salaire : 85,000 $ – 95 000 $

Veuillez noter que, dans le présent document, le genre masculin est utilisé comme générique, dans le seul but de ne pas alourdir le texte.

Survol de l’organisation

First Tee – Ontario est un programme de développement des jeunes, administré par Golf Canada, qui utilise le golf comme plateforme pour offrir à des enfants de tous les milieux la possibilité d’acquérir des compétences de vie transformatrices grâce au sport.

Chef de file dans la communauté, First Tee – Ontario dessert les jeunes de groupes méritant l’équité et les engage dans des programmes qui combinent l’enseignement du golf et une formation qui forge le caractère. Le programme a connu une croissance rapide depuis son lancement en 2021, mobilisant plus de 18 000 enfants chaque année. Le personnel de la section, travaillant en étroite collaboration avec la Fondation Golf Canada, a constitué une base de donateurs passionnés et généreux pour continuer à entretenir l’impact du programme en Ontario.

Sommaire du poste

Le directeur de section assurera un leadership visionnaire et supervisera l’élaboration, la mise en œuvre et l’évaluation des programmes et initiatives correspondant à la mission et aux objectifs stratégiques de First Tee – Premier départ. Cette personne travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le directeur exécutif et le directeur principal du développement de First Tee – Premier départ Canada pour veiller à la croissance de la section, à sa durabilité et à sa conformité avec les normes nationales.

Le directeur de section dirigera les efforts de collecte de fonds, l’engagement communautaire et la gestion opérationnelle de la section, favorisant une culture de collaboration, d’imputabilité et d’innovation. Cette personne doit avoir l’esprit d’entreprise, être motivée par l’impact du programme et passionnée par sa réussite en Ontario, et avoir une approche collaborative axée sur le travail d'équipe.

Tâches et responsabilités

Collecte de fonds et développement – 50 %

  • Bâtir des relations solides avec le directeur exécutif et le directeur principal du développement de First Tee – Premier départ Canada et travailler en collaboration avec eux à l’élaboration et à l’exécution d’une stratégie complète de collecte de fonds visant à assurer la viabilité financière et la croissance continues de First Tee – Ontario.
  • Assumer la responsabilité de l’atteinte des objectifs de revenus annuels de First Tee – Ontario.
  • Formuler la mission et les objectifs de First Tee – Ontario à l’intention des donateurs.
  • Cultiver les relations et la confiance des donateurs individuels, des entreprises et des fondations afin de sceller des commandites, des subventions et des dons majeurs.
  • Superviser la reconnaissance des donateurs, leur intendance et les communications avec eux afin d’assurer leur engagement et leur soutien à long terme.

Développement et prestation de programmes – 20 %

  • Veiller à la mise en œuvre des cours et des programmes de développement des jeunes de First Tee – Premier départ, en collaboration avec le gestionnaire de programme de First Tee – Ontario.
  • Collaborer avec les partenaires communautaires afin d’élargir l’accès aux programmes, particulièrement dans les zones sous-desservies et sous-représentées.
  • Participer à l’évaluation des résultats des programmes afin d’en mesurer l’impact et de guider leur amélioration continue.
  • Collaborer de manière efficace avec Golf Ontario pour assurer son soutien continu et son adhésion à la croissance et au développement de First Tee – Ontario.

Leadership et gouvernance – 10 %

  • Collaborer avec le directeur exécutif de First Tee – Premier départ Canada à l’élaboration et à l’exécution du plan stratégique de la section.
  • Superviser le recrutement, la formation et la performance du personnel et des bénévoles en assurant leur alignement sur les objectifs et processus organisationnels.
  • Agir comme principal porte-parole de First Tee – Ontario et développer des relations solides avec les parties prenantes, dont les donateurs, les partenaires, les chefs de file de la communauté et les participants au programme.
  • Entretenir des communications ouvertes avec First Tee – Premier départ Canada pour assurer l’adhésion de la section aux politiques nationales, aux exigences de reddition de comptes et aux valeurs de l’organisation.

Gestion financière et opérationnelle – 10 %

  • Élaborer et administrer le budget annuel de la section en collaboration avec le personnel de la section, le directeur exécutif et le directeur principal du développement de First Tee – Premier départ Canada.
  • Superviser toutes les activités financières pour assurer le respect du budget annuel.

Marketing et relations publiques – 10 %

  • Collaborer avec les médias et les équipes de relations publiques de l’organisation afin de développer l’image publique de First Tee – Ontario par le biais d’activités de marketing, de liaison avec la communauté et d’évènements.
  • Élaborer des communications et des récits attrayants pour engager divers auditoires et parties prenantes.
  • Représenter la section aux évènements, conférences et réunions locaux et nationaux de First Tee – Premier départ, ainsi qu’à d’autres évènements de Golf Canada.

Conditions de rémunération :

  • Salaire annuel de 85,000 $ à 95 000 $
  • Fermeture des bureaux de 2 semaines pendant la pause d’hiver
  • Boni annuel (confirmé en fonction du rendement organisationnel)
  • Mi-journée les vendredis d’été
  • Droits de jeu gratuits après 15 h pendant la saison de golf au TPC d’Osprey Valley
  • Rabais de 10 % pour la nourriture et les consommations aux restaurants du TPC d’Osprey Valley

CANDIDATURES :

Golf Canada – Personnes et Culture

1564 Beech Grove Sideroad

Caledon, ON L7K 1R3

Postuler via le lien à la Page des carrières ci-dessous.

Faites parvenir votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitæ via le lien à la Page des carrières de golf Canada d’ici le 2 octobre 2026. PAS D’APPELS S’IL VOUS PLAÎT. Golf Canada remercie tous les postulants mais ne contactera que les candidats qui seront invités en entrevue. Étant donné la nature de ce poste, certains déplacements pourraient être exigés, de même que la nécessité de travailler les week-ends.

Nos procédures de recrutement et de sélection reflètent notre engagement en faveur de la sécurité et de la protection des enfants et des jeunes dans l’ensemble de nos programmes. Le candidat retenu devra se soumettre à une vérification satisfaisante de ses antécédents judiciaires comme condition d’embauche.

Golf Canada se voue à l’équité en matière d’emploi et à la promotion de la diversité dans le milieu de travail afin de créer une main-d’œuvre inclusive où tous les employés ont la possibilité de réaliser leur potentiel. Golf Canada offre des chances égales d’embauche aux personnes, quels que soient leur sexe, leur race, leur religion, leur âge, leurs capacités, leur orientation sexuelle ou leur état matrimonial. Nous offrons un environnement favorable à la famille qui permet des arrangements de travail flexibles afin de soutenir la diversité du personnel et d’assurer un équilibre sain entre le travail et la vie privée. Nous valorisons et faisons la promotion d’une culture de la diversité, de l’équité, de l’inclusion et de l’appartenance. Si vous avez besoin d’aménagements liés à l’accessibilité ou d’ajustements spécifiques pour garantir un accès juste et équitable tout au long du processus de recrutement et de sélection, ainsi que par la suite, veuillez contacter l’équipe de recrutement par courriel. Tous les renseignements fournis seront traités de manière confidentielle et utilisés uniquement dans le but d’offrir aux postulants une expérience de candidature accessible.

Les valeurs fondamentales de Golf Canada sont « le plaisir, l’excellence, l’inclusion, le respect, l’imputabilité ». Ces valeurs de base, qui s’incarnent dans les offres d’emploi et lettres d’embauche annuelles de tous les employés, font partie intégrante des politiques de recrutement et d’embauche de Golf Canada, ainsi que du processus de révision annuelle.

Golf Canada a pris l’engagement de maintenir des pratiques d’emploi respectueuses des normes d’accessibilité énoncées dans la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario (LAPHO). Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez en aviser les Ressources humaines au 905-849-9700.

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