Head Women's Golf Coach

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

PLNU is seeking a passionate and mission-driven leader to serve as the Head Women’s Golf Coach, building a competitive program rooted in excellence, faith, and holistic student development. This role will lead all aspects of the women’s golf program while fostering an environment where student-athletes thrive academically, spiritually, and athletically. The ideal candidate brings strong coaching expertise, a commitment to mentorship, and the ability to cultivate a program aligned with the University’s mission.

Salary:
Pay range $70,304 - $76,163
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and sustain a competitive collegiate golf program

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop student-athletes holistically

• Strategic mindset with experience in recruitment planning and talent evaluation

• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and sportsmanship

• Effective communicator who can build relationships across campus and within athletics

• Experience supporting student success, retention, and graduation outcomes

• Ability to integrate program goals with broader athletic department initiatives

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong administrative and program management skills

• Experience engaging alumni, donors, or supporters in program development

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred

• Ability to travel regularly, including overnight and weekend travel, to support team competitions and recruiting activities

• Capacity to manage travel logistics and represent the University professionally during tournaments and related events 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the women’s golf program, including planning, operations, and competition

• Develop and implement strategies that align with the University’s mission and student development goals

• Lead recruiting efforts to attract and retain student-athletes who align with institutional values and academic expectations

• Cultivate a team culture that supports academic success, retention, and timely graduation

• Mentor student-athletes in their athletic, academic, personal, and spiritual growth

• Hire and supervise an assistant coach who aligns with the University’s mission, fostering a culture of excellence, character development, and student-athlete successCollaborate with athletics leadership to support departmental initiatives and strategic priorities

• Promote engagement and visibility of the program within the campus community

• Lead program-related fundraising initiatives, including collaboration on the rebranded golf tournament

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the program

• Travel with the team to competitions, providing coaching, supervision, and leadership during tournaments

• Coordinate and manage team travel logistics, including itineraries, transportation, and tournament preparation

Qualifications

• Coaching experience and proven ability as a golf coach

• Ability to understand the complexity of student involvement in a Christian higher education setting and to mentor athletes to be successful in the total university experie