Assistant Coach, Women’s Golf

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Position Summary:

The assistant golf coach will assist the head golf coach in the direction of all phases of the women's golf program including recruitment involving correspondence with prospective student athletes for athletically related aid, attendance at junior tournaments and arranging visits to campus all in accordance with NCAA Rules. The assistant coach will also assist the head golf coach in running team practices, directing home intercollegiate tournaments and fund raising.

Workplace Requirements: 

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience coaching or playing at the NCAA level

Skills:

• Demonstrated success in skill instruction and practice / game plan development 
• Knowledge of NCAA legislation and participating conference bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a sports program 
• Able to motivate athletes to perform at peak ability 
• Demonstrated good sportsmanship and ethical behavior 
• Highly organized, good time management, and sound judgment 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community 
• Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team setting or individual setting 
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment 
• Adaptable and supportive of a changing work environment 
• Creative and forward thinking 
• Technical knowledge of the game of golf and of the golf swing

Essential Functions:

• Conducts and manages all aspects of the women's golf program according to participating conference, NCAA, Rice University, and Athletic Department rules, regulations, and procedures 
• Develops and organizes recruiting records, logs, and contact information for a sports program per NCAA regulations 
• Scouts and recruit’s student athletes and supports future athletes through the admission process 
• Monitors academic progress of athletes to ensure player eligibility 
• Demonstrates game techniques and recommends player position assignments; participates in the pre- and post- workouts; and plans and schedules coaching sessions according to established standards 
• Maintains skill development programs for players 
• Coordinates maintenance and repair work for athletic equipment 
• Promotes athletic programs through community events, fundraising, public speaking and marketing 
• Teaches fundamentals and strategies of assigned sport at the collegiate level 
• Critiques and provide professional feedback on athletes 
• Assists the head golf coach in running team practices and directing home intercollegiate tournaments 
• Assists the head golf coach in fund raising activities 
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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