Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach (67291)

Position Summary

Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The head coach is responsible for coaching/mentoring student-athletes technically and tactically on the course, as well as, guiding them through academic achievement and personal development. The coach is also responsible for actively recruiting and retaining student-athletes, in addition to supervision of their program staff. The head coach reports to the Interim Vice President/Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Coaching/mentoring:

• Develop and communicate goals, expectations, and accountability to help maintain high standard of performance, ethics, and sportsmanship on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
• Create a relationship built on the sincere interest in each student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal pursuits.
• Be prepared to collaborate with other college staff when/if necessary.
• Plan, organize and facilitate individual and team training and competition.
• Study and implement strategy and skills needed to prepare for competition.
• Learn, know, and abide by NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Lead in a way that positively reflects the mission and vision of the institution.

Recruiting:

• Develop a strategic plan to identify and evaluate talent that would be a good fit for Walsh University.
• Create relationships with prospective student-athletes, their families, clubs, and high school coaches.
• Build and maintain prospect database through recruiting events and camps/clinics.
• Organize and work collaboratively with admissions to bring quality student-athletes on campus.
• Reach/Manage enrollment number

Other duties:

• Effectively manage operating budget with a balanced budget mentality.
• Organize transportation, practices, and all travel preparations for both programs.
• Identify and purchase program equipment with AD approval.
• Establish and maintain an alumni relationship.
• Be creative and willing to fundraise to support operating budget.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education