Assistant Coach, Men's Golf

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This position is to recruit and train Division I student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also be able to run and maintain a Division I program through recruiting, student-athlete instruction including on-court teaching techniques, scheduling, monitoring academic progress, budget management, fundraising, as well as promoting the sport throughout the University and local community. This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Level Scope:

This Assistant Coach position independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of areas typically obtained with experience. Uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team. Evaluates student-athlete’s talents, abilities, academic potential and scholarship recommendations. The head coach relies upon this position’s recommendation in determining which student-athletes to consider for their program and which student-athletes to consider for scholarships. Functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Functions:

● Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
● This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team.
● Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
● Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
● Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
● Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
● Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
● Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff.
● Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
● Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
● Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
● Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.
● Assist with administrative work including expense reports, recruit and donor communication, and community involvement.
● Assist head coach with organizing practice, drills, team travel logistics and paperwork.
● Position requires extensive travel – team travel along with recruiting travel.
● May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
● Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
● Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.
● Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
● Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
● Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
● Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents and boosters in the community.
● Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.
● Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a sports background and experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience playing golf as a student-athlete at the Division I level.
● One or more years experience coaching at the Division 1 level.
● Highly proficient w