Kole Carson
Bixby,OK
Summary
Youth Golf Program Director with a strong track record in enhancing program outcomes through captivating activities and effective staff management. Vast experiance in youth engagement and inclusion strategies, fostering positive environments and improving retention rates effectively by working with families, adults and children to ensure exceptional experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Golf Coach
Okay Public Schools
Okay, OK
07.2025 - Current
- Developed training programs for student athletes to enhance skills and performance
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement
- Fostered a positive team culture through communication and conflict resolution strategies
- Established fundraising activities to support team needs such as travel costs or new equipment purchases
- Mentored and coached student-athletes in order to maximize their potential both on and off the course
- Managed team uniforms and equipment inventory ensuring all items were accounted for during practices or tournaments
Teacher
Okay Public Schools
Okay, OK
07.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
- Adapted teaching methods based on diverse learning styles and needs of students
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
Assistant Manager
Lit'l Links Golf Club
Broken Arrow, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff scheduling for golf club activities
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring supplies were available for events and services
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
- Creation of promotional materials for club offerings, including email and social media marketing
- Trained new employees on procedures, policies, and service standards of the golf club
Youth Program Director
Litl' Links Golf Club
Broken Arrow, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Youth golf coaching (ages 6-18) through year-round camps
- Enhanced youth program outcomes by implementing engaging and creative activities
- Gathered feedback from participants, parents, and staff to identify and implement areas for program improvement
- Increased youth retention rates by creating an engaged and exciting learning environment
Long Term Substitute
Okay Public Schools
Okay, Oklahoma
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Implementation of teaching material, as requested by the absent course instructor
- Tailored teaching methods to individual learning styles, enhancing overall comprehension
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-2023
Skills
- Educational programming
- Golf shop inventory
- Employee payroll
- Golf cart maitenance/Equipment management
- Lasting customer relations
- Staff management
- Golf training camp program administration
- Fundraising strategy
- Classroom management
- Mentoring student-athletes
- Event organization
Certification
PGA Associate Pro, 2025
Affiliations
- Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity: Head of New Member Recruitment Tulsa, Vice President of Alumni Relations, and Head Philanthropy Chair
Accomplishments
- Cherokee Nation Scholarship Recipient
References
Nick Savage, Manager at Lit'l Links Golf Club (Broken Arrow, OK)
p. (918)520-9958
e. litllinks@litllinks.com
Neal Carroll, Grounds Manager at Lit'l Links Golf Club (Broken Arrow, OK)
p. (918)289-6915
Liam Black, Assistant Manager at Karsten Creek Golf Course (Stillwater, OK)
p. (817)403-7368
Timeline
Head Golf Coach
Okay Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Teacher
Okay Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Lit'l Links Golf Club
03.2024 - Current
Youth Program Director
Litl' Links Golf Club
03.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Okay Public Schools
01.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Oklahoma State University