Head M/W Golf Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to the men's and women’s programs. Responsibilities include planning and organizing all aspects of golf operations including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, practice and competition strategies, budgeting, fundraising, participation in marketing and promotions programs and community outreach, and supervision of assistant coaches. This position requires a strong commitment to the athlete’s academic success, adherence to the athletic, university, and NAIA rules and regulations, and support for the philosophy, goals and mission of the university and its athletic program.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coach men’s and women’s golf at the NAIA level. Direct team training and practices, teaching skills and strategies for use in competitions.
• Recruit appropriate students for men’s and women’s golf teams that best fit the University as a whole.
• Coordinate athletic scholarship awards with the Director of Athletics, Compliance Coordinator, and Office of Financial Aid.
• Maintain appropriate team conduct and player discipline throughout the academic year in line with the University, Athletics Department, the NAIA and Champion of Character mission statements.
• Schedule all competitions/contests with other colleges and universities according to NAIA rules and regulations

• Work with the Director of Athletics to schedule practices within the department and the course. Make all lodging and transportation arrangements for team travel.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies for the golf teams. Supervise assistant coaches as well as GA’s and student assistants.
• Develop new fundraising options to support the golf programs as well as all athletic programs.
• Work with the Sports Information Office to maintain accurate and up to date team and individual statistics, as well as human-interest stories for the media.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and mandatory compliance sessions.
• Comply with departmental and university safety rules and regulations.
• Serve as a Game Manager for assigned home games other than your sport. Serve on University committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous golf college coaching preferred with knowledge of golf intercollegiate rules and regulations and the ability to supervise players.
• Successful head coaching experience at high school (at least 6 years) and/or collegiate level (at least 3 years). Success working with diverse student populations.
• Position requires travel and irregular work hours demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings/weekends/holidays for games.
• Responsible for over $1,000 cash. Experience with college athletic recruiting with the use of financial aid and admissions policies. Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of position skills, teaching methods, strategy and motivational methods.
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