Graduate Assistant-Mens and Womens Golf (67860)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The candidate will have hands-on experience with all aspects of coaching both the Men & Women's Golf program. Looking for candidates who have a strong Background in golf with communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show professional and responsible leadership. The candidate will assist the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach in all facets of the program including planning, coaching, and recruiting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Vice President/Director of Athletics in coordination with the Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning & preparation for daily practices; player development
• Educates, coaches and mentors student athletes in all aspects of their holistic development; mind, body and spirit.
• Assists the head coach with day to day operations of both programs
• Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Creating travel itineraries and scheduling accommodations.
• Budget management
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletic department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the University in a positive manner when interacting with the community, alumni, coaches, the media and the general public.
• Responsible for abiding by NCAA II compliance rules and legislation as well as educating student-athletes about those rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Vice President/Director of Athletics.
• Failure to comply by NCAA II rules will be grounds for discipline and/or termination.
• Other duties as assigned or required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required and accepted into a Walsh University Graduate program of study.

EXPERIENCE: The applicant must have extensive knowledge and experience in the sport of Golf, including playing and/or coaching. Other significant experience relative to coaching and/or the administration of an intercollegiate athletics program can be considered.

Valid Drivers License to assist with driving vans

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to work collaboratively with game day operations, possibility lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, in the outdoors/elements for 3+ hours.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a pri