About First Tee – Monterey County

First Tee – Monterey County has been creating experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee – Monterey creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered to over 10,000 children across the Monterey County. Programming is performed at two First Tee operated golf course locations, Twin Creeks Golf Course in Salinas and King City Golf Course, as well as on site at schools across the county. First Tee – Monterey County is currently pursuing extensive growth into other cities, schools and facilities across Monterey County in our effort to dramatically increase the number of children reached in the years to come.

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Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide leadership and direction to fulfill the organization’s mission. Equipped with strong business operating skills and Inspired by a genuine passion for empowering and helping youth succeed in life, s/he will work diligently to lead all aspects of the organization’s operating, programming, golf course, HR, and administrative processes and teams.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the COO will partner with the CEO, and board leadership to streamline all aspects of the internal operations of the business. The COO with partner with the CEO who is responsible for the company’s strategic planning process, growth plans, fundraising, and development, marketing, and all other outward-facing initiatives. The COO and the CEO will need to work closely and collaboratively on all aspects of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Board of Directors

· Promote The First Tee’s mission by modeling The First Tee Nine Core Values and adherence to The First Tee Code of Conduct.

· Acquire and maintain strong knowledge of First Tee – Monterey County’s mission, programs, and outputs.

· Collaborate with the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors to develop financial strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

· Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with investors, banks, and other financial institutions.

· Oversee the annual budgeting process and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

· Prepare accurate financial forecasts, reports, and analyses for the leadership team and Board of Directors.

· Serve as a trusted advisor on financial matters, providing insights to support decision-making.

· Leads, manages, directs, and monitors overall daily operations of our programs and sites with a primary focus on safety and high quality in order to drive optimal experience and service delivery outcomes for Monterey County youth that enables a participant to grow and develop into “Game Changer”.

· Build connection across all four quadrants of the county to ensure consistency in curriculum and quality in programming.

· Setting the quality standards of all FTMC programs and the impact they can make in children’s lives.

· Partner with the CEO to effectively manage all department heads.

· Partnering and communicating effectively with the Board of Directors and staff to build on the success of the program to continually innovate and improve outcomes for youth.

· Responsible for creating and fostering collaboration between departments, increasing productivity and overall company performance.

· Works closely with the CEO to ensure that the CEO's vision is implemented through the management of departments.

· Translates that vision into operational execution, overseeing internal processes and ensuring the organization runs efficiently.

· Leads efforts to optimize internal processes, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence while fostering a culture that aligns with the First Tee – Monterey County’s mission, values, and goals.

· Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve the organization's objectives.

· Oversee daily operations, including programming, human resources, marketing, golf courses and their operations, and facilities management.

· Monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability across all departments.

· Identify areas for operational improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.

· Work with the finance department to manage budgets, control expenses, and ensure financial sustainability.

· Support revenue-generating activities, such as fundraising and partnership development.

· Work with Human Resources to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

· Support the CEO in public relations, advocacy, and community engagement efforts.

· Identify and mitigate organizational risks, including operational, financial, and reputational risks.

· Maintain systems for tracking and reporting compliance with all relevant requirements.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· At least 8-10 years of operating experience in diverse or complex business model.

• Minimum 5 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

· Experience with building best practices, improved procedures, measurement and analysis and overall efficient business management.

· Executive experience with profit and loss, budgeting, fiscal management.

· Experienced in Human Resources, people management and culture creation.

· Experience and passion in youth development or interest in giving back and helping others.

· General knowledge of sports and enthusiasm for golf and prior direct experience with youth development programming preferred.

· Confident strategic thinker, driven by conviction and knowledge, reliant on data analytics and context to inform decision-making, with the fortitude to guide others in these practices.

· Excellent, transparent, and inclusive communicator who follows through and follows up; ability to share thoughts and observations; and who consistently treats others equitably and with respect.

· Well-organized and energetic, lead-by-example doer, committed to personal excellence in leadership and execution who will uphold ethical standards and values of the nonprofit profession and the agency.

· Knowledgeable professional but also an avid and enthusiastic learner willing to ask questions and pursue professional development for self as well as staff and volunteers, fostering an active culture of philanthropic service and teamwork.

Experience and Education Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or other related field from an accredited school preferred.

· At least 8-10 years of leadership experience.

· Proven success in overseeing operations, managing teams, and driving organizational growth.

Other Qualifications

· Successfully pass a criminal background check

· Successfully pass TB and Drug Screening

· Possess an appropriate California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to First Tee – Monterey County

Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience related to the Responsibilities & Qualifications, along with your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Operations management: 8 years (Required)
• Nonprofit: 5 years (Required)
• Financial Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Oversight of HR/People Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salinas, CA 93905 (Required)

Work Location: In person